Location Matters
The Greater Newport region provides companies the opportunity to scale their business in a welcoming environment. The Newport Soft Landing Program allows companies to have a business concierge that makes the process of locating in the region easy and expedites the experience of being part of the community.
We support businesses in all industries, but have specific expertise in Ocean / Blue Tech thanks to local sector strength, access to resources, and proximity to Narragansett Bay.
Sector Strength - Newport is at the heart of New England’s Blue Tech ecosystem and is the most central location if you are doing business with industries including:
- Defense and Undersea Technology
- Offshore Wind
- Oceanography
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Marine Trades
Available Space - A range of opportunities to have office space within proximity to water access
- Innovate Newport serves as the physical hub for innovative companies and a growing Blue Tech community
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Office and manufacturing space available in the region
- Opportunities for large scale development
Capital Access - A growing array of capital programs to support business scaling
- RI Network Matching Grants to support private and academic R&D partnerships
- A rich variety of business support organizations and pitch competitions
- Capital access through support from organizations such as Rhode Island Commerce, and Blue Venture Forum
- Robust offerings of pitch competitions, pre-accelerator programs and regular investor networking opportunities
Research and Development - Significant depth of Blue-Tech research occurring in the region including:
- University partners like the University of Rhode Island and Roger Williams University
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center, SENEDIA, and their private company partners
- Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium provides funding to support defense and maritime product prototyping
Networking and Events - An opportunity to join a vibrant community
- Blue Innovation Symposium - a global blue tech network convening
- Founder's Network - peer network of startup business leaders
- Blue economy and environmental speaker series
Talent Pipeline - A pipeline of talent ready for work
- 13,000 college and university graduates each year within 40 miles
- IYRS School of Technology and Trades offers hands-on training to blue-tech builders
- Fab Newport - introducing the next generation of blue tech workers to the field
For further information, please contact:
Caroline Humphrey
Emerging Business Navigator
Caroline@NewportChamber.com
