Rhode Island is home to many innovative organizations and startups that building and growing in the Blue Economy. Join this roundtable discussion to hear from an array of industry thought leaders as they give a deep dive overview of what it’s like to be a company in this industry and how to best leverage what Rhode Island has to offer.
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About RI Commerce
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation works with public, private and nonprofit partners to create the conditions for businesses in all sectors to thrive and to improve the quality of life for our citizens by promoting the state’s long-term economic health and prosperity. We offer business assistance, access to funding and red tape reduction for companies of all sizes.
About SeaAhead
At SeaAhead, we are on a mission to launch new ocean-related ventures into scalable businesses. We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, mentors, and investors seeking solutions to the toughest challenges facing the ocean. We believe that ocean impact is a critical part of sustainability. We are a public benefit corporation based on the principle that Bluetech startups can deliver triple-bottom line impact.The businesses we work with will generate direct environmental benefits, deliver economic value to their investors and local communities, and create jobs in under-resourced coastal neighborhoods.
About URI Ventures
The University of Rhode Island faculty, staff, and student research often leads to new companies, cutting-edge patents, and innovative public-private partnerships. URI Ventures (formerly the URI Research Foundation) oversees market analysis, commercialization of protected intellectual property, and the development of business relationships with corporate and government partners. These commercialization activities advance Rhode Island’s economy while improving society and human lives.