2024 Rhode Island Innovation Crawl
Join us for a fun day exploring the latest innovations across Rhode Island in 2024!
Date and time
Location
Unity Park
500 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809Refund Policy
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tour begins at Borealis Coffee (Unity Park) - 500 Wood St., Unit 113, Bristol
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Composite Energy Technologies (CET) - 52 Ballou Blvd., Bristol, RI 02809
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hope & Main - 691 Main st., Warren, RI 02885
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Prov. Port - 35 Terminal Road, Providence, RI 02905
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
IYRS School of Technology & Trades - 449 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Vatn Systems - 92 Maritime Dr., Portsmouth, RI 02871
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Pivotal Brewing (Unity Park) - 500 Wood st., Building 111, Bristol, RI 02809
About this event
- 11 hours 30 minutes
Embark on a journey of innovation as Venture Cafe and Innovate Newport join forces to curate an inspiring day highlighting Rhode Island's most innovative companies and spaces. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, seasoned executive, or simply curious about the forefront of innovation, prepare to be captivated by the ingenuity thriving in our own backyard.
With over 40 attendees ranging from founders to business professionals, the day features immersive experiences at 5-6 innovative organizations scattered across Rhode Island. Each stop offers enlightening tours and engaging "Flash Talks" to provide insights into the innovative processes driving these ventures forward. Plus, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and lunch to fuel your exploration.
Cap off the Innovation Crawl with an optional networking social at Pivotal Brewing Company in Unity Park, where you can enjoy networking with members of Rhode Island’s innovation and entrepreneurial community.
Tour Stops: Check out the full Agenda above! *All stops subject to change
Tour Start and End: Unity Park, 500 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809 (you can leave your car here for the day)
What is included in a ticket? Tour bus transportation, access to all stops, breakfast (from Borealis Coffee Co), and lunch.
The Innovation Crawl marks the official launch of RI Startup Week 2024—an initiative aimed at uniting entrepreneurs, local leaders, students, corporations, investors, and friends. Throughout the week, Rhode Island's Innovation Community converges to showcase a spectrum of entrepreneurial events, fostering connections, collaborations, and growth opportunities for all involved.
Frequently asked questions
It will be a busy day, so please bring anything you need to be prepared and comfortable from 9 AM - 5 PM until you get back to your car (i.e. medications, snacks, water bottle, a backpack, portable phone charger, sweatshirt or jacket)
Yes! Ticket bundles will be going on sale at a later date. You can also contact Venture Cafe or Innovate Newport to inquire.
You will need to purchase a ticket for the full day in order to participate. Due to the tight schedule and bus availability, special stop arrangements will not be possible. If you have and questions or concerns, please reach out to our team.