AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoR&D Funding: Rhode Island Commerce is accepting Innovation Voucher applications through Nov. 3, offering local businesses up to $75,000 for research and development with universities, hospitals and other research partners. Naval Tech Careers: NUWC Division Newport will recruit engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists and other candidates at a Nov. 7 event, including for STEM internships. Clean Energy: The Trump administration is again seeking to reopen approval of the nearly completed, 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island, contracted to supply power to the state and Connecticut. Local Engineering: Two new modular steel bridges have opened on the East Bay Bike Path in Barrington and Warren, restoring links closed since 2019. RI Innovation: The state’s Life Science Hub has launched a brain-health collaboratory, while REGENT has opened its first seaglider manufacturing facility in Rhode Island. Research & Defense: NOAA’s Atlantic fleet command is set to move to Newport in January, and URI researcher Philip Lubin will discuss his “DEEP-IN” space concept at a university lecture.
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