RI Life Science Hub

The Rhode Island Life Science Hub has had a remarkable summer in 2025, highlighted by our participation in the BIO International Convention and the successful Rhode Island Biotech Summit. With nearly $1 million in new funding awarded, we are committed to advancing health tech and life science innovation in our state. The future is bright as we work to build a connected hub for life sciences, with exciting developments like the Ocean State Labs incubator on the horizon. Join us as we continue to shape economic growth in Rhode Island and beyond. #LifeSciences #Biotech #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #CareerDevelopment https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pconta.cc/3IXvTIR

📣Award-winning innovation, right here in the Ocean State! Native Orthopaedics, a Rhode Island Life Science Hub-supported company, has won the prestigious 2025 ACE Award at AOSSM for its groundbreaking Dragonfly™ and Native Root™ soft tissue repair system. Congrats to the Native team! 🔗Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eeKB_7r5

ICYMI: NEMIC (New England Medical Innovation Center) is seeking an Executive Director to help guide them into their next phase of growth. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing life sciences ecosystem and work with a committed team on MedTech, entrepreneurship & innovation. Learn more and apply below. ⬇️

A Message from Mark A. Turco, M.D., RILSH President & CEO: Please join me in congratulating our very own Lilia Kirtley Holt on her appointment to the RHODE ISLAND - ISRAEL COLLABORATIVE Healthcare Committee. Lilia will bring invaluable expertise and insight to further strengthen collaboration between Rhode Island and Israel. Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e6T2VdQF

RILSH is thrilled to support the upcoming Biotech Boot Camp, organized by RI Bio in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training and the University of Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Development Institute.

After working for the past two years to establish RI’s Life Science Hub, Neil Steinberg, our founding Board of Directors Chair, has decided to step away from his role. We thank Neil for his countless hours of public service, positioning the State as an emerging leader in life sciences.

It was inspiring to attend the final presentations of the Courage Builder (TRIBE ACADEMY) Summer Externship, where a talented group of Rhode Island college students shared what they learned over five weeks exploring our state’s life sciences sector. Supported by Life Science Partner funding from the RI Life Science Hub, students visited local companies, engaged with industry leaders and applied their skills to real-world projects at the intersection of technology and healthcare. Adrian Mora, a University of Rhode Island student in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, shared: “Working on the heart disease model made it click for me — I saw how something I built could actually help people. It got me thinking more seriously about what I want to do with my career in tech and future” Congratulations to the students and thank you to Courage Builder for leading this important effort to develop RI’s future life sciences workforce.

ICYMI: Boston Globe Media highlights Rhode Island’s new State Health Laboratory, a major investment in science, public health, and innovation. This cutting-edge facility will advance genomic sequencing, expand environmental testing, and accelerate responses to public health threats. The new building will also house Ocean State Labs, RI's first incubator supporting biotech startups and research partnerships at the intersection of science and real-world impact. An exciting development for the state's growing life sciences ecosystem. 🔗 Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eFMYvYd3

We’re excited to share that Portal Innovations is making their first Rhode Island hire for Ocean State Labs! We look forward to working with a talented, mission-driven leader to not only guide the successful launch of our Providence incubator but to play a key part in shaping a rapidly growing innovation ecosystem. An excellent opportunity to make an impact in life sciences in RI! Learn more and apply here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dVvj2hUq

PathMaker Neurosystems Inc., now operating in Rhode Island with support from the RI Life Science Hub, has published promising preclinical results in ALS research. The study showed a 74% increase in survival in a widely used ALS mouse model using their non-invasive neuromodulation technology. A meaningful step forward in the development of new treatment approaches. 🔗 Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/EmtG50Wn0z9