Innovation Network Matching Grant
Funds Rhode Island nonprofits and shared spaces that help small businesses in life sciences, defense, and critical technology.
The Innovation Network Matching Grant — also referred to as the IGNITE Innovation Network — is administered by Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem by funding intermediary organizations that deliver support services to small businesses. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, universities, and co-working space operators, not the small businesses themselves; …
Support organizations (nonprofits, universities, co-working space operators) serving RI small businesses in life sciences, ocean economy, defense, food/agriculture, critical technologies, and employee-ownership transitions.
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