Rhode Island’s Economic Growth is Tied to the Ocean

Rhode Island’s Economic Growth is Tied to the Ocean

Polaris MEP, focused on manufacturing, and the newly renamed Polaris Tech Bridge, focused on defense, dual-Rhode Island has a long history in the blue economy. For hundreds of years, locals made their fortunes by fishing or by boatbuilding. This has since evolved into...
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...
Rhode Island Rising

Rhode Island Rising

RISE-UP has potential to boost state’s economy, create jobs and provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students A new multimillion-dollar Navy grant called the Resilient Innovative Sustainable Economies via University Partnerships (RISE-UP) is helping students...
Understand Your Mission

Understand Your Mission

After 26 years of national security experience, I’m excited to find myself at the intersection of government, industry and academia as I take the helm of 401 Tech Bridge and lead our efforts to accelerate the development and transition of dual-use technologies. With...