RI Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The RI Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RI-CIE) is a new, collaborative, statewide venture to help RI-based entrepreneurs, researchers, and existing companies advance information and the commercialization of ideas.

"Innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship are critical to creating a strong economic foundation for Rhode Island. I applaud Brown University and the leadership at the Economic Development Corporation for this joint venture to provide our future business leaders with the tools they need to grow their business, grow jobs, and create new industries in Rhode Island." RI Governor Donald L. Carcieri

RI-CIE launched in April 2009 to answer calls for more collaborative efforts to boost "knowledge economy" business growth in Rhode Island. RI-CIE is meant to dovetail with city and state efforts underway to strengthening entrepreneurial connectivity and enhance services and offerings to spur innovation and new venture creation in Rhode Island.