MassChallenge Rhode Island is the fourth domestic location in MassChallenge’s global network. The program works directly with local leaders to connect entrepreneurs to a powerful community of resources across the Ocean state and along the Eastern Seaboard.

Our entrepreneurial program attracts top talent to the region and provides them the access they need to set roots and grow. MassChallenge Rhode Island is committed to advancing new technologies and innovations that will have a widespread impact on the way we live, work, and play. 

MassChallenge Rhode Island Continues to Accelerate

As a leader in startup and corporate collaboration, MassChallenge Rhode Island will introduce a new industry track focused on driving innovation across the new frontier in Blue Tech. 

Blue Tech

There is an incredible opportunity to develop and deploy new tools and technologies that could transform how we understand and leverage the power of the ocean. The Blue Tech track brings together maritime leaders with startups that have the tools, technologies, and services needed to deepen our use of the ocean including aquaculture, ballast water, defense and security, fishing, logistics and supply chain, marine pharmaceuticals, marine transportation, offshore energy systems, offshore tourism, pollution and water treatment, port automation, ships and submarines, ship finance, and short sea shipping.

“As a founding partner of the MassChallenge Rhode Island program, Hasbro actively inspires and encourages creativity, and strives to provide resources for entrepreneurial activity across the state. Through our partnership with MassChallenge, we have the unique opportunity to engage with likeminded organizations and the innovation ecosystem to support the most-promising startups from around the world. These early-stage ventures are driving widespread impact across industries from entertainment to clean energy.”

- Brian Chapman President and Head of Global Design and Development, Toy/Game/Consumer Products