About the Knowledge Economy Initiative

The Providence-RI Knowledge Economy Initiative is a regional effort led by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and the Providence Foundation to unleash and commercialize the untapped talent in the region, boosting productivity, creating wealth, and mitigating government revenue shortfalls.

Knowledge Economy in the News

Angus Davis’ new Swipely raises $7.5M - (Providence Business News May 11, 2010) - Read more
Laurie White: URI can help drive innovation and enterprise (Providence Journal April 13, 2010) - Read more

Combat brain drain with academia-business effort - (Providence Business News March 29, 2010) - Read more

$150K awarded for Knowledge Economy ( Providence Business News March 24, 2010) - Read more

Peter Alfonso/Clyde Briant: Funding for science boosts R.I. economy (Providence Journal, Wednesday, February 17) - Read more

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Project Updates

IPIC Action Agenda - Read more

Chamber, IPIC Award Second Round of Grant Funding - Read more

Chamber, IPIC Measure Knowledge Economy Progress - Read more

Innovation Providence Implementation Council Puts Out a Request for Proposal - Read more
Download the IPIC RFP (September 2009) - Click here

“College Connection” Event Unites Employers, Academia for Stronger Internships, Economy - Read more

Chamber Presents First Round of Knowledge Economy Grants - Read more
IPIC Accepts Request for Proposals( RFPS) -- Download the RFP
Chamber Commits $100,000 to Seed Knowledge Economy - Read more
Chamber Unveils Knowledge Roadmap and Strategy - Read more

Read the Knowledge Economy Roadmap and Implementation Strategy Executive Summary - Read more