When Dr. Eliza Van Reen, Ph.D., founder of Circadian Positioning Systems (CPS), sought to expand the commercialization of her groundbreaking fatigue-mitigating technology that was being deployed by the Navy into additional military applications, she turned to RI Hub’s Venture Mentoring Service. She was paired with leaders from 401 Tech Bridge and other crucial mentors to help navigate the complex requirements...
Flux Marine is a Rhode Island-based start-up working to revolutionize the marine industry by replacing boat engines with 100% electric outboard motors. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of its workspace, they no longer had a place to test, prototype, or build their motors. At the same time, IYRS School of Technology & Trades shut its doors to in-person...
Ben Sorkin and his team created Flux Marine, an up-and-coming startup based in New England. The team won several high-profile pitch competitions and competitive grants. They had been working out of the Autodesk Technology Center in the Boston Seaport, developing their prototype demonstrator, and generating interest from early customers and investors. At that point, the team felt they built enough...
Jim Owens and his team at Nautilus Defense design and build advanced material-integrated systems with a focus on mechanical performance, survivability, and development speed to continually deploy solutions for their Army, Navy, and Air Force customers. However, creating brilliant technology that can help change the world is only half the battle. Getting those innovations in front of the people who need...
