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Funding Opportunities

Ocean State Labs Founder's Compass

Funding to support early-stage life science companies access lab space, and business development support. 

Opening Soon

Application Period: 

Cycle 1: July 20-August 14, 2026

Cycle 2: September 21- October 16, 2026

Ocean State Labs Academic & Industry Partnership Program

Funding to support the development of translational science between academia & life science industry. 

Opening Soon

Application Period: Roiling submissions through December 31, 2026

New Business Attraction

Funding to support life science companies establishing a first-time presence in Rhode Island.

Closed 

Application Period: October 12, 2025 will be the final due date for the 2025 cycle.

Rhode Island Lift

Funding to support the capital raise of Rhode Island life science companies raising a Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A.

Closed 

Application Period: October 12, 2025 will be the final due date for the 2025 cycle.

Rhode Island Growth Catalyst

Funding to support Rhode Island Life Science companies scale their technology and accelerate commercailization. 

Closed

Application Period: October 12, 2025 will be the final due date for the 2025 cycle. 

Life Science Partner 

Funding to support organizations dedicated to fostering the growth of Rhode Island's commercial life science sector.

Closed

Application Period: October 12, 2025 will be the final due date for the 2025 cycle.​ 

Innovation Bridge

 Funding to bridge critical gaps in the technology development lifecycle by accelerating the development of cutting-edge solutions and addressing key challenges such as technology validation, regulatory navigation, market readiness, and scaling operations. Please reach out to info@rilifescience.com for access. 

Closed

Application Period: October 12, 2025 will be the final due date for the 2025 cycle.​ 

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