RIHub

RIHub We are Rhode Island's Ideas to Impact ecosystem. We help entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

We help startups by connecting them to accelerators, mentors, investors, corporations and others.

🚨 The Annual Innovation & Impact Conference is almost here!Join us on June 4th | 12:30–5:00 PM | CIC Providence for an a...
05/29/2026

🚨 The Annual Innovation & Impact Conference is almost here!

Join us on June 4th | 12:30–5:00 PM | CIC Providence for an afternoon of bold ideas, meaningful connections, and real conversations about the future of innovation and impact.

We’re bringing together leaders across business, tech, education, and the nonprofit sector to explore how we can strengthen:
💡 Innovation ecosystems
👩‍💼 Workforce development
🌍 Social impact

If you care about building what’s next in Rhode Island and beyond — this is where you want to be.

Don’t miss it. Let’s shape the future together. REGISTER: https://ow.ly/uYgf50Z5eQI

🍕🎤 Pizza & Pitches is back!Join us Wednesday, June 10 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the CIC Innovators Lounge for an evening of s...
05/28/2026

🍕🎤 Pizza & Pitches is back!

Join us Wednesday, June 10 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the CIC Innovators Lounge for an evening of startup ideas, founder conversations, networking, and of course… pizza.

Whether you're building something new, curious about the local innovation scene, or just want to connect with other entrepreneurs and creatives, come hang out with the RIHub community.

📍 CIC Innovators Lounge
📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

Register here: https://zfrmz.com/i5pT94tYO0TCt7CMr98M

🚑💡 Big ideas. Real healthcare challenges. Local impact.The Aquidneck Island Healthcare Hackathon is coming to Innovate N...
05/27/2026

🚑💡 Big ideas. Real healthcare challenges. Local impact.

The Aquidneck Island Healthcare Hackathon is coming to Innovate Newport — bringing together students, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and innovators for a fast-paced day of collaboration and problem-solving focused on challenges facing Newport Hospital.

✔ Team collaboration
✔ Expert mentorship
✔ Food + workspace provided
✔ Opportunity to advance into NEMIC’s 6-month accelerator program

Everyone is invited! Whether you're in healthcare, tech, business, or simply passionate about improving patient care, this is your chance to help build real-world solutions right here in Rhode Island.

Ready to innovate? Register now! https://ow.ly/cgKw50Z4OSO

TOMORROW!!! Have a coffee on RIHub and Howell Legal! Join us for Open Coffee at Seven Stars Bakery📍 103 Point Street, Pr...
05/26/2026

TOMORROW!!! Have a coffee on RIHub and Howell Legal! Join us for Open Coffee at Seven Stars Bakery📍 103 Point Street, Providence

Every LAST WEDNESDAY of the month:

🗓 ⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM

Casual. Walk-in. Zero pressure. Just good coffee, good people, and even better conversations.

Come say hi, make a connection, or just ease into your morning with the community.

Don’t miss it — good times guaranteed. We promise. ☕✨

This Memorial Day, RIHub honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, RIHub honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice, and we recognize the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy are possible because of them.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we take time to reflect, remember, and honor those who gave all. 🇺🇸

🎨✨ Rhode Island’s next wave of creative talent is taking the spotlight!The 2025–2026 Design Catalyst Showcase is happeni...
05/22/2026

🎨✨ Rhode Island’s next wave of creative talent is taking the spotlight!

The 2025–2026 Design Catalyst Showcase is happening Wednesday, May 27 from 5:30–8 PM at Innovate Newport, and it’s shaping up to be an inspiring evening packed with creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial energy.

From interior design and ceramics to mosaics, object design, and beyond, the Design Catalyst Cohort will be showcasing the incredible work and growing businesses emerging from Rhode Island’s creative community.

Come meet the artists, hear their stories, explore their work, and connect with fellow creatives, founders, and design lovers from across the region. The future of design is being built right here in Rhode Island ...don’t miss it. 🚀

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/gCCh50Z1gOo

That’s a wrap on the RISEUP Summer 2026 Cohort classes! 🚀What an incredible session filled with bold ideas, pitching, pr...
05/22/2026

That’s a wrap on the RISEUP Summer 2026 Cohort classes! 🚀

What an incredible session filled with bold ideas, pitching, problem-solving, and BIG entrepreneurial energy from this amazing group of students. We are beyond proud of the work they accomplished in just a few short weeks...and this is only the beginning.

To celebrate wrapping up the session, we were lucky enough to score the VIRAL Jayd Bun lunch 🍜🔥 IYKYK! HUGE thanks to Joe for getting us on the list! Absolutely AMAZING buns and noods as always.

Special thanks to all our GUEST SPEAKERS: Matt Lukens, Kendra Forsythe, Tom Sperry, Jason Noel, Phil Magnusewski, Ted Howell and Allison Markova. Thank you for bringing your wealth of knowledge and sharing your experiences. Paying it forward 💪 🙌

These students return in the fall with their FINAL PITCHES, and we cannot WAIT to see what they build next. Stay tuned for that! Big things are coming from this group. 👀✨

🚨 Entrepreneurs — Don’t Miss This! 🚨The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, g...
05/21/2026

🚨 Entrepreneurs — Don’t Miss This! 🚨

The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, giving small businesses the chance to compete for a share of a 💰 $1 MILLION cash prize pool 💰 funded by Clover!

Finalists will pitch live in Washington, D.C. this September in front of national judges, investors, and industry leaders.

📅 Application Deadline: June 10
Apply + learn more about the SBA Freedom 250 Competition:
https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/

Big ideas. Big opportunity. Go for it. 🚀

NEXT WEDNESDAY!!! Have a coffee on RIHub and Howell Legal! Join us for Open Coffee at Seven Stars Bakery📍 103 Point Stre...
05/20/2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY!!! Have a coffee on RIHub and Howell Legal! Join us for Open Coffee at Seven Stars Bakery📍 103 Point Street, Providence

Every LAST WEDNESDAY of the month:

⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM

Casual. Walk-in. Zero pressure. Just good coffee, good people, and even better conversations.

Come say hi, make a connection, or just ease into your morning with the community.

Don’t miss it — good times guaranteed. We promise. ☕✨

TOMORROW!!!💥 Stop pitching. Start solving. Start selling.Sales for Startups is here to change how you think about sales—...
05/19/2026

TOMORROW!!!

💥 Stop pitching. Start solving. Start selling.
Sales for Startups is here to change how you think about sales—no pressure, no gimmicks—just real conversations that lead to real customers.

📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Innovate Newport

If you’re an early-stage founder, this fast-paced, interactive workshop will help you turn uncertainty into confidence.

🚀 In this session, you’ll:
• Define your ideal customer and their real pain points
• Craft a clear, compelling sales message
• Learn how to lead meaningful customer conversations
• Practice handling objections (without the awkwardness)
• Build your own personal sales action plan

💡 Walk away with a repeatable approach to sales you can use immediately and the confidence to actually use it.

This isn’t about selling harder...it’s about selling smarter.

👉 Don’t miss it. Sign up HERE: https://zfrmz.com/qDsNTsuaKpNCR13sSURA

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225 Dyer Street
Providence, RI
02903

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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