RI Bio
RI Bio is the trade group and singular voice of southeastern New England’s life sciences industry. It advances the industry through education, collaboration, and advocacy, connecting entrepreneurs with universities, government agencies, medical centers, professional associations, trade organizations, service providers, and investors to foster innovation, create jobs, and generate economic impact. RI Bio aims to grow the life sciences economy in Rhode Island and Southeastern New England, promoting an equitable, innovative, and thriving bioscience sector that improves health, protects the climate, and nourishes humanity.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
RI Bio
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America
Products
RI Bio Network Program
A multi-year program launched with federal funding designed to commercialize and expand life-science startup activity through business and technical assistance and ecosystem coordination.
Regional life-sciences ecosystem evaluation report
Analytical report evaluating the regional life-sciences ecosystem and recommending actions to build innovation capacity and infrastructure.
RI Bio Network Program
A multi-year program launched with federal funding designed to commercialize and expand life-science startup activity through business and technical assistance and ecosystem coordination.
Regional life-sciences ecosystem evaluation report
Analytical report evaluating the regional life-sciences ecosystem and recommending actions to build innovation capacity and infrastructure.
Services
Membership services and resource hub
Subscription-based membership offering access to a member directory, consolidated vendor discounts, informational resources, and member-only program access.
Education and workforce training programs
Instructor-led and self-guided courses covering laboratory skills, biotech boot camps, leadership, and advanced project management for life-sciences workers.
Incubator and accelerator programming
Short workshops, incubator cohorts and accelerator partnerships providing one-on-one coaching, cohort learning, and investor exposure for early-stage ventures.
Advocacy and government affairs support
Legislative engagement, testimony preparation, briefings and coordination of state and federal advocacy activities on behalf of the regional life-sciences sector.
Events, conferences and topical panels
Organization of large-scale expos, specialist panels, workshops and webinars focused on scientific, technical and business topics.
Commercialization assistance and access to capital programs
Programs and partnerships funded to support translational research commercialization, provide technical/business assistance to startups, and facilitate investor introductions.
Membership services and resource hub
Subscription-based membership offering access to a member directory, consolidated vendor discounts, informational resources, and member-only program access.
Education and workforce training programs
Instructor-led and self-guided courses covering laboratory skills, biotech boot camps, leadership, and advanced project management for life-sciences workers.
Incubator and accelerator programming
Short workshops, incubator cohorts and accelerator partnerships providing one-on-one coaching, cohort learning, and investor exposure for early-stage ventures.
Advocacy and government affairs support
Legislative engagement, testimony preparation, briefings and coordination of state and federal advocacy activities on behalf of the regional life-sciences sector.
Events, conferences and topical panels
Organization of large-scale expos, specialist panels, workshops and webinars focused on scientific, technical and business topics.
Commercialization assistance and access to capital programs
Programs and partnerships funded to support translational research commercialization, provide technical/business assistance to startups, and facilitate investor introductions.
Expertise Areas
- Workforce development and professional training
- Startup incubation and acceleration
- Commercialization support and translational assistance
- Biomanufacturing and wet-lab infrastructure development
Key Technologies
- Digital health technologies
- Telehealth
- Digital acceleration hubs
- Biomanufacturing