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Students, faculty, and campus partners can get started by booking a training session, reserving lab space, or checking out equipment. Whether you need a guided introduction, ongoing access for a project, or a space for collaboration and production, the Innovation Labs offer flexible options to support your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The URI Library Innovation Labs<\/strong> partner with faculty to integrate hands-on tools, technologies, and project-based learning into courses across disciplines. Faculty can collaborate with lab staff to design assignments, workshops, or class sessions that leverage lab resources, while students can receive direct support on academic, creative, and entrepreneurial projects\u2014from early ideation through final production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Peer mentorship within the Innovation Labs emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world experience, and personalized support. In addition to hosting experienced professionals, students can work closely with peer mentors who help refine ideas, build technical and professional skills, and navigate challenges, creating a learning experience that extends beyond the classroom and prepares them to make meaningful impact through their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming a subject matter mentor can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for those passionate about helping others achieve their creative and entrepreneurial potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support for the Innovation Labs helps expand access to tools, training, and experiential learning opportunities for students. Contributions directly fuel initiatives such as the Innovation Supply Grant, which provides funding for student-led projects, prototypes, and creative experimentation that might not otherwise be possible.

The URI Library Innovation Labs launched the Innovation Supply Grant<\/strong> to remove financial barriers between student ideas and meaningful execution. With an annual $10,000 allocation, the program provides up to $200 per student project for materials and supplies, following guidance from experienced innovation coaches. Designed to support rapid prototyping, creative exploration, and real-world problem solving, the grant enables timely access to pre-approved resources\u2014whether for MakerSpace materials or time-sensitive campus initiatives\u2014while reinforcing a culture student-driven experimentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Success Story<\/h2>

Student-founder Andrew Pravata<\/strong> ’25 <\/strong>utilized the Innovation Supply Grant<\/strong> to buy plain black tins for his scaling startup. He wanted to customize them with his company\u2019s logo in the MakerSpace utilizing the CNC engraving machine. Andrew\u2019s products are now being sold in stores nationwide!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Stay up to date with the latest news, workshops, networking events, showcases, and student projects happening across the URI Library Innovation Labs<\/strong>\u2014and discover new ways to get involved.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The People<\/h2>

Meet the staff behind the URI Library Innovation Labs<\/strong>\u2014professionals and student leaders supporting learning, creativity, collaboration, and innovation while helping you navigate tools, spaces, programs, partnerships, opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons
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