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Strengthening the
Life Science Sector in Rhode Island

Encouraging collaboration and innovation among public, private, and academic institutions.

Workforce: Unmatched Access to Talent & Training

92% job growth in 10 years; 8,000+ trained via Real Jobs RI; 200+ new jobs life science in next 5 years; 3660 life science workers in RI

Capital: Catalytic Capital That Unlocks Scale  

In the past five years, Rhode Island has seen nearly half a billion dollars infused into the life sciences sector:

  • ≈$233M in government funding for infrastructure, incubators, grants, and incentives

  • ≈$245M+ in private investment for incubators, corporate projects, and real estate

Facilities: Infrastructure Designed for Growth

$82M+ in lab construction; 212,000 ft² life science space in development

Research: Research Powerhouse with Global Reach

$1B+ in NIH funding in 10 yrs, ranking in top 10 in NIH funding per capita; 186 biotech patents held by local life science innovators

Strategic Location & Collaborative Ecosystem: Infrastructure Designed for Growth

Cross-sector support + proximity to 3 major biotech hubs

RILSH Impact To Date

$12M 

Capital Invested 

$80M 

Private Capital Investment

200+ Jobs

Created Over the Next 5 Years

WHAT WE DO

About the Life Science Hub

The Rhode Island Life Science Hub aims to strengthen the life science sector in the state and encourage collaboration and innovation among public, private, and academic institutions.

The Rhode Island Life Science Hub's mission is to serve and grow the Rhode Island Life Science community, to act as an economic development organization and central coordinating entity for Life Sciences, to invest in business development opportunities that enhance the RI Life Sciences sector, to accelerate economic growth and job creation through the translation of scientific research and therapy development, to enable infrastructure and workforce development promoting economic prosperity and improved health for the region.

Why Rhode Island

Rhode Island is uniquely positioned for life sciences growth, located between the biotech hub of Massachusetts and the economic center of New York City. With a strong economy, leading academic institutions, a growing industry base, and committed leadership, the state has the assets to become a thriving, collaborative destination for biotech and life sciences innovation.

Why Rhode Island

Workforce: Unmatched Access to Talent & Training

 200+ new life science jobs in the next 5 years; 3600+ life science workers in RI

Capital: Catalytic Capital That Unlocks Scale  

In the past five years, Rhode Island has seen nearly half a billion dollars infused into the life sciences sector:

  • About $233M in government funding for infrastructure, incubators, grants, and incentives

  • Over $245M in private investment for incubators, corporate projects, and real estate

Research: Research Powerhouse with Global Reach

$1B+ in NIH funding in 10 yrs, ranking in top 10 in NIH funding per capita; 186 biotech patents held by local life science innovators

Strategic Location & Collaborative Ecosystem: Infrastructure Designed for Growth

Cross-sector support + proximity to major biotech hubs 

Facilities: Infrastructure Designed for Growth

$82M+ in lab construction; 212,000 ft²  life science space in development

Events

Rhode Island Biotech Summit

June 16, 2025

Rhode Island Neuroscience Symposium

JANUARY 28, 2025

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