URI Foundation

The URI Research Foundation, operating as URI Ventures, is the technology transfer and commercialization arm of the University of Rhode Island. It manages the university's intellectual property portfolio, facilitates partnerships between academia and industry, and supports the creation of startup companies based on URI research. The foundation focuses on translating academic innovations in life sciences, biotechnology, oceanography, and engineering into commercial products and services. It plays a central role in the Rhode Island innovation ecosystem by bridging the gap between laboratory research and market-ready solutions, particularly in the fields of oncology diagnostics and therapeutics.