by Elizabeth Furilla | Jan 30, 2026 | News, Press
Polaris MEP, focused on manufacturing, and the newly renamed Polaris Tech Bridge, focused on defense, dual-Rhode Island has a long history in the blue economy. For hundreds of years, locals made their fortunes by fishing or by boatbuilding. This has since evolved into...
by stephaniep | Dec 6, 2024 | News, Press
The blue economy shouldn’t benefit only coastal communities or workers with PhDs. Every Rhode Islander should be able to reap its rewards, writes Rhode Island’s junior congressman.By Gabe Amo Updated December 6, 2024, 6:00 a.m. Commentary_ On blue economy, RI...
by stephaniep | Oct 22, 2024 | News, Press
“We pride ourselves on giving companies that opportunity to put things in the water, to put things in the environment, where they need to execute,” said director Erik Brine By Omar Mohammed Globe Staff, Updated October 21, 2024, 6:00 a.m. PROVIDENCE — Colonel...
by stephaniep | Jun 11, 2024 | News, Press
RISE-UP has potential to boost state’s economy, create jobs and provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students A new multimillion-dollar Navy grant called the Resilient Innovative Sustainable Economies via University Partnerships (RISE-UP) is helping students...
by stephaniep | Jun 11, 2024 | News, Press
After 26 years of national security experience, I’m excited to find myself at the intersection of government, industry and academia as I take the helm of 401 Tech Bridge and lead our efforts to accelerate the development and transition of dual-use technologies. With...
by techbridge401d | Aug 28, 2023 | Press
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...
