University Of Rhode Island Research Foundation

Polaris MEP seeking members for its manufacturing advisory board

Manufacturing 05/03/2022

PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP, the state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, is growing and looking to add members to its advisory board, the organization announced. The...

LIFTOFF: Jaia Robotics LLC owner Ian Estaphan Owen launches one of his company’s aquatic robots in Narragansett Bay. Newport-based Jaia could be a benefactor if the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation’s proposal to boost the blue economy is named a winner in the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

EYES ON THE PRIZE: 2 key R.I. sectors could get $100M...

Cover Story 04/15/2022

Ian Estaphan Owen launched a marine robotics company less than two years ago with the aim of helping combat the effects of climate change. But...

RHODE ISLAND has launched its own podcast about the Blue Economy that will feature experts and public figures on developments and innovations in the ocean-related sectors in Rhode Island. / COURTESY R.I. COMMERCE CORP.

URI Research Foundation’s blue economy proposal a federal Build Back Better...

Economic Activity 12/13/2021

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island Research Foundation's proposal to develop a regional blue economy technology hub is among 60 finalists selected...

Christian Cowan

Government 11/26/2021

Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector has undergone somewhat of a rebirth in recent years, and Christian Cowan has been one of the people leading the...

401 Tech Bridge offering $50K for unmanned surface vehicle design challenge...

Government 09/07/2021

PORTSMOUTH – The 401 Tech Bridge and the Naval XC Northeast Tech Bridge are offering a $50,000 prize as part of a theoretical design...

401 Tech Bridge, Naval XC Northeast Tech Bridge launch $50K innovation...

Technology 07/27/2021

PORTSMOUTH – With a U.S. Navy requirement for an unmanned surface vehicle that is low maintenance and reusable, 401 Tech Bridge and Naval XC...

R.I. Commerce approves $250K for Rhode Island 2030 planning

Economy 07/26/2021

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. on Monday approved $250,000 for the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation to support Gov. Daniel J. McKee's Rhode...

401 Tech Bridge collaborates on U.S. Navy innovation challenge for ship...

Nonprofit 06/01/2021

PORTSMOUTH – The 401 Tech Bridge is collaborating with the Naval X Northeast Tech Bridge, coordinated at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport,...

Kathie Mahoney in September was named center director of the Polaris Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a nonprofit under the auspices of the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation. She previously served in  a similar role for MassMEP. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Get ready for what’s next

Coronavirus 11/06/2020

Kathie Mahoney | Polaris MEP center director During the pandemic, the manufacturing community has proven again that it is a key resource for driving growth...

ATHENAEUM BENEFIT: The Providence Athenaeum will host its “A Midnight Dreary” fundraiser, themed around Edgar Allen Poe, on Jan. 31.  / COURTESY PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM/ CAT LAINE

Editor’s Choice: Poe and the athenaeum

Subscriber Only 01/25/2019

EDITOR’S CHOICE Poe and the athenaeum THE PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM will host a fundraiser, titled “A Midnight Dreary.” The event, themed around Edgar Allen Poe...

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