In the News

28 Aug

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RIHub & 401 Tech Bridge completed the inaugural summer pre-accelerator program, LaunchURI, at the University of Rhode Island (URI).  LaunchURI will serve as the pilot for the broader 401 Tech Bridge’s RISE-UP Ideation Studio program. LaunchURI and Ideation Studio are funded through the Resilient Innovative Sustainable Economies via University Partnerships initiative by the United States Office of Naval Research (ONR)....

15 Aug

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This summer, high school students from all over New England participated in the Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program (UTAP) at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport. 401 Tech Bridge is proud to support this hands-on skill building experience, that has h students working directly alongside engineers to solve real world problems. The internship program has students designing and building an...

29 Jun

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Interested in Participating in our Blue Tech Demo Day? 401 Tech Bridge is excited to announce our 2023 Blue Tech Demo Day. Exercises, both in water and static, will be held on Thursday, August 31st, at the Narragansett Bay Test Facility (NBTF) at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport. Space is limited for both in water and static demonstrations. Please submit your initial intent of interest...

15 Jun

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University of Rhode Island Research Foundation Awarded a $2.4M Grant to Launch “RISE-UP” Initiative, Catalyzing Blue Economy Dual-Use Entrepreneurship & Innovation The University of Rhode Island Research Foundation (URIRF) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop and advance blue economy, marine and energy technologies and opportunities that strengthen the Rhode Island’s economy...

01 Dec

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In December 2022, our Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Newport, was renewed for two years. We are proud of our partnership and the work that we have accomplished together. We look forward to solving the problems of our warfighters through our continued efforts with industry in workforce development and advancing technology....

18 Oct

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26 startups with technical solutions relevant to the maritime industry have been selected to participate. Providence, RI, October 18, 2022 – 401 Tech Bridge, in cooperation with MassChallenge, announced the 2022 Blue Tech Sprint Cohort. This initiative combines MassChallenge’s highly specialized accelerator program with 401 Tech Bridge’s network and expertise to support new and growing businesses in the blue technology sector. Learn...

04 Oct

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqwiosyBKXc NEWPORT, R.I.  – Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Northeast Tech Bridge hosted its first Demo Day in an effort to introduce new undersea technology from local start-up companies to a Navy audience. The event, which featured seven companies, technology demonstrations and information sessions, was held Sept. 1 at the Narragansett Bay Test Facility. Division Newport’s Technical Director Ron Vien welcomed...