Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council
Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) aims to make innovation central to Rhode Island's leadership agenda by increasing research and development, encouraging entrepreneurship, and enabling innovation through collaboration among academic, business, and public sectors. It supports programs, policies, and initiatives to foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem, research capacity, and economic growth in Rhode Island.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
Very Large (1000+)
Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America
Services
Grants of up to specified amounts to assist small businesses in offsetting costs associated with preparing competitive federal SBIR/STTR Phase I applications.
Matching grants to supplement federal SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II awards to encourage commercialization and sustain companies through early product development stages.
Grants to offset employer costs for providing paid internships and mentoring to state college and university students.
Competitive grants to fund interinstitutional and interdisciplinary projects that build research capacity and have potential for follow-on funding or commercialization.
A coordinated program offering outreach/recruitment, business strategy and mentorship, and matching funds to increase applications and success in federal SBIR/STTR programs.
Management and oversight of voucher programs and network matching grants that fund R&D, prototyping, and collaboration between companies and research institutions.
Grants of up to specified amounts to assist small businesses in offsetting costs associated with preparing competitive federal SBIR/STTR Phase I applications.
Matching grants to supplement federal SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II awards to encourage commercialization and sustain companies through early product development stages.
Grants to offset employer costs for providing paid internships and mentoring to state college and university students.
Competitive grants to fund interinstitutional and interdisciplinary projects that build research capacity and have potential for follow-on funding or commercialization.
A coordinated program offering outreach/recruitment, business strategy and mentorship, and matching funds to increase applications and success in federal SBIR/STTR programs.
Management and oversight of voucher programs and network matching grants that fund R&D, prototyping, and collaboration between companies and research institutions.
Expertise Areas
- Grant and funding program administration
- SBIR/STTR application support and matching funding
- Collaborative research grant management
- Innovation ecosystem development and coordination
Key Technologies
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Autonomy and sensing systems
- Computer vision
- Digital twins for asset monitoring
News & Updates
Connect with over $4B in early stage funding, learn to compete effectively, and network with leadership from federal agencies.
The annual report submitted to RI government officials detailing the council's activities and progress.
New funding opportunities for AI, machine learning, autonomy, and sensor technologies.
Pre-solicitation period for FY2025 SBIR open until January 31, 2025.
Researcher-initiated SBIR and STTR grant opportunities from NIH.
Connect with over $4B in early stage funding, learn to compete effectively, and network with leadership from federal agencies.
The annual report submitted to RI government officials detailing the council's activities and progress.
New funding opportunities for AI, machine learning, autonomy, and sensor technologies.
Pre-solicitation period for FY2025 SBIR open until January 31, 2025.
Researcher-initiated SBIR and STTR grant opportunities from NIH.