Our Partners

BR BROWN UNIVERSITY NELSON CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP View bio

With centuries of innovative research, teaching, and learning, Brown has always been fertile ground for entrepreneurial thinking. Whether in the classroom through the open curriculum, or through a wide range of co-curricular activities, Brown students have long pursued ambitious solutions to challenging problems. The excitement that infuses all of this activity is one of collaboration, critical problem solving, and a commitment to interdisciplinary and creative thinking. In short, this is entrepreneurship that is distinctly Brown.

RH RHODE ISLAND BIO (RIBIO) View bio

Rhode Island Bio advances the life sciences through education, collaboration, and advocacy. We connect life sciences companies, hospitals, universities, sources of capital and government partners to fuel innovations that change the world and improve lives.

CO CONNECTICUT INNOVATIONS View bio

Connecticut Innovations is the leading source of financing and ongoing support for Connecticut’s innovative, growing companies. Connecticut Innovations proudly serve great Connecticut companies, no matter what stage of growth they’re in.

NE NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL INNOVATION CENTER View bio

NEMIC provides expert support to innovators and entrepreneurs in the medical technologies space. They draw on an extensive network, implement curated workshops, facilitate clinical access, connect with investors, and provide a co-working space to help harness creativity and productivity.

MA MASSCHALLENGE View bio

MassChallenge is a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators. Headquartered in the United States with locations in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Rhode Island, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge is committed to strengthening the global innovation ecosystem by supporting high-potential startups across all industries, from anywhere in the world. To date, more than 1,900 MassChallenge alumni have raised more than $4 billion in funding, generated more than $2.5 billion in revenue, and created more than 120,000 total jobs.

SO SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE View bio

Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) serves social entrepreneurs in Rhode Island and accessible markets who are exploring, launching, and growing businesses to achieve social and environmental impact as well as economic growth. We offer a menu of services for every stage of business development and create a supportive ecosystem for do well, do good entrepreneurs. We do so in collaboration with our community partners and our volunteer network of over 300 business and community leaders who contribute their time, expertise and funding to grow Rhode Island’s social impact ecosystem.

SL SLATER TECHNOLOGY FUND View bio

The Slater Technology Fund is an evergreen not-for-profit seed fund dedicated to supporting new venture development in Rhode Island. More than two decades ago, Slater launched a platform for seed-stage investing in Rhode Island; today, the organization remains the most active seed-stage investor in the state. Slater has invested in hundreds of technology ventures in the region, achieving multiple exits while also generating economic impact returns in the form of high-wage jobs.

VE VENTURE MENTORING SERVICE OF RI View bio

Venture Mentoring Service of RI is a nonprofit providing experienced, unbiased business advice at no cost to entrepreneurs operating in Rhode Island. Modeled after MIT's VMS program, VMS of RI delivers unconditional business guidance by a dedicated team of qualified, volunteer mentors to entrepreneurs from any industry, and at any stage of development—from idea to mature venture. Owners and founders who are serious about growing their business are welcome to apply to VMS of RI.

RH RHODE ISLAND-ISRAEL COLLABORATIVE (RIIC) View bio

The collaborative is a not-for-profit organization that fosters and strengthens trade, business, academic exchange and research between Rhode Island and Israel to benefit the economy and community of each location. The Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) does so by building and strengthening the relationships between government organizations, businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, members of academia and the research community in Rhode Island and Israel.