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⏰ Registration is closing soon for NEMIC's 2026–27 Health Innovator Pathways Program (HIPP)!

Formerly known as the Med Tech Leadership Program (MTLP), HIPP returns for its 8th cohort in less than a month, offering entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, engineers, students, and aspiring innovators a unique opportunity to explore what it takes to bring a HealthTech innovation to life.

With space limited to just 50 participants, seats are filling on a first-come, first-served basis.

If HealthTech innovation is part of your future, now is the time to apply!
https://ow.ly/hjgC50ZvPpW

🎉 The wait is over! Registration is now OPEN for DESIGN WEEK RI 2026!!!

From September 10–18, explore workshops, panels, networking events, tours, and more celebrating Rhode Island's vibrant design community. Plus, don't miss the Statewide Open Studio Tours this November!

Browse the full calendar and reserve your spot today!
www.designxri.com

Calling High-Growth Startups! Ready to put your company in front of investors?

Applications are now open for the Newport Investor Summit. We're seeking market-ready or in market startups with strong traction and actively raising Seed to Series A ($750k-$10M). Selected companies will pitch live to investors and ecosystem leaders at the Newport Investor Summit on September 25, 2026, in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island.

🔥 Pitch your startup
🔥 Gain visibility with investors
🔥 Expand your network
🔥 3 Tracks: Ocean, Health & Life Sciences and Open Tech

If selected, you'll receive one complimentary event pass to attend and pitch.

📅 Application Deadline: August 10

Think your startup is ready? Apply today and take the stage in Newport.

Apply to Pitch Here: https://newportinvestorsummit.com/pitch/

Tomorrow Morning!!! 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. ☕✨

🚨 It's happening tomorrow! 🚨

We can't wait to welcome founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across New England to NEFF 2026 at OceanCliff in Newport!

Get ready for an afternoon of inspiring conversations, meaningful connections, and insights from keynote speaker Lata Setty and special guest Catherine Gray.

If you haven't secured your ticket yet, there's still time, but not much!

📅 Tomorrow | July 29
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 OceanCliff Hotel | Newport, RI

🎟️ Grab your spot now: https://zfrmz.com/PkSbe1fYiJQK0aBdHLtCx

We regret to share that, due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's **Financial Planning Workshop** at the CIC building in Providence, has been postponed.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We are working to reschedule the workshop and will announce the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled event.

🚀 We're excited to share a new launch from our innovation ecosystem!

Unfolding has officially launched...a wellbeing app created **by adoptees, for adoptees, and the people who love them.** 💙

The app offers:
✨ Daily reflection cards
📝 Guided journaling
🌿 Grounding and mindfulness practices

Best of all, **it's free to explore throughout the month of July.**

Check it out HERE: https://myunfld.app/RIH

Congratulations to the Unfolding team on this meaningful milestone! Download the app, explore its resources, and help spread the word to those who may benefit.

🚀 TONIGHT!!! Rhode Island’s Startup World Cup— Don’t Miss the Action! 🚀

The 2026 Startup World Cup – Rhode Island Regionals is bringing together some of the region’s most ambitious founders, investors, and startup supporters for an unforgettable night of innovation, competition, and connection.

🎤 RI Regional Pitch Event
🗓️ Thursday, July 23rd
🕔 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 CIC Providence | 225 Dyer St., 2nd Floor

Attendees will experience:
✨ Bold startup pitches from emerging founders
✨ Connections with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders
✨ A front-row seat to Rhode Island’s innovation community in action

Whether you’re a founder, investor, entrepreneur, or startup enthusiast, this is a chance to celebrate the companies shaping the future of RI.

🔥 Come support local startups. Cheer on the finalists. See who will represent Rhode Island on the global stage. (Free and open to the public).

💡 Build a Strong Financial Plan for your Startup

NEXT TUESDAY join RIHub for a free, hands-on Financial Planning Workshop designed to help founders build the financial clarity needed to grow and prepare for investment.

Led by Dan Gertrudes, CEO of GrowthLab Financial Services, this workshop will walk entrepreneurs through how to create a 3-year pro forma financial plan, a critical tool for understanding your business and communicating your vision to investors.

📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 CIC Innovators Lounge

Whether you’re preparing to raise capital or simply want a clearer roadmap for growth, this workshop will provide practical tools you can put into action.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/hWPt50Zq7Gh