The University of Rhode Island College of Engineering provides a unique opportunity for Rhode Island businesses to accelerate innovation through strategic partnerships. As a designated knowledge provider for the RI Innovation Voucher Program administered by Commerce Rhode Island, the College offers access to cutting-edge research expertise and advanced engineering facilities.
Whether you are a startup looking for material testing or an established company exploring automation, clean energy solutions, or smart systems, URI College of Engineering can support your research and technical needs. Our faculty-led research labs span the College’s targeted research themes, including:
- Environmental Sustainability and Resilient Infrastructure
- Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
- Robotics, Control, and Autonomous Systems
- Biomedical Engineering and Digital Health
- Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Smart Systems
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Eligible businesses may receive up to $75,000 in Innovation Voucher funding to collaborate with URI researchers. Partners benefit from access to state-of-the-art labs, specialized equipment, and faculty and graduate student expertise that can accelerate product development, improve processes, and solve complex engineering problems.
We invite industry leaders to explore how partnering with the URI College of Engineering can help transform your ideas into impactful, real-world innovations.