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BlueTIDE – Where Innovation Surfaces

BlueTIDE – Where Innovation Surfaces

This year's event, hosted on August 28, 2025, in Newport, RI, was incredibly well attended with 650 registered participants. It was inspiring to see the energy throughout the day - under the tents, during the presentations, and on the water. The conversations,...

R.I Stakeholders Must Row in the Same Direction on Blue Economy

R.I Stakeholders Must Row in the Same Direction on Blue Economy

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...

Rhode Island’s Blue Economy Gets Boost from 401 Tech Bridge

Rhode Island’s Blue Economy Gets Boost from 401 Tech Bridge

“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...

BlueTIDE 2024 – Transforming the Future of Undersea Technology

BlueTIDE 2024 – Transforming the Future of Undersea Technology

BlueTIDE 2024, the Blue Technology In-water Demonstration Event hosted by 401 Tech Bridge in conjunction with Northeast Tech Bridge and NavalX, set new benchmarks for the undersea technology industry, bringing together Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs), Unmanned...