11 Oct IN THE NEWS: Funding innovation: the Rhode Island Advanced Materials Innovation Center
Governor Gina Raimondo recently joined with University of Rhode Island (URI) President David Dooley to announce $1 million in funding for the creation of the 401 Tech Bridge, the Rhode Island Materials Innovation Center.
Industry partners will be able to work in the 401 Tech Bridge Center with the University of Rhode Island and entities such as the Navy or agencies such as the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) to explore textile and composite projects for rapid development and deployment. The Center will provide opportunities and resources to galvanize technology commercialization efforts and meet quickly changing demands for national defense, infrastructure and health care.