Providence, Rhode Island – September 28, 2026 – The Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) is pleased to announce that at its Board of Directors meeting on September 24, 2026, Itamar Assaf was unanimously elected to join the RIIC Board of Directors.

Providence residents - VOTE NO on Proposition 7 on election day November 3, 2026 To see our full statement on Proposition 7 click on the Full Statement button below. Check out our site

RIIC IL.26 Information Session

RIIC IL.26 Information Session

The Rhode Island Life Science Hub has launched the Founders Compass Program, offering selected early-stage life science companies 12 months of fully funded laboratory bench and office space at Ocean State Labs in Providence, Rhode Island, together with access to specialized equipment, advisors, investors, and Rhode Island’s growing life sciences ecosystem.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ISRAELI STARTUPS Interested in Entering the U.S. Market? Applications Now OpenDeadline: August 31, 2026 The Rhode Island–Israel Collaborative (RIIC), in partnership with Bryant University, is recruiting an Israeli startup to participate in the upcoming International Business Practicum. EXPLORE THE U.S. MARKET The selected startup will work with a team of Bryant University students, under faculty supervision, on a semester-long project tailored to the company’s

What a wonderful evening we had yesterday hosting the Israeli Neurotech students from Ben-Gurion University and learning about their impressive and innovative projects! A heartfelt thank you to Social Enterprise Greenhouse and Julie Owens for graciously hosting the event. Thank you to Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor for your warm remarks and participation. We also deeply appreciate our collaboration with American Friends of Ben-Gurion University, especially Ev

Now More Than Ever, Help Us Strengthen the Bonds Between Rhode Island and Israel

Innovation knows no borders. This summer, students from Brown University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev came together in Providence for an intensive two-week Neurotechnology Hackathon. Working side by side in interdisciplinary teams, they combined neuroscience, engineering, entrepreneurship, and creativity to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Now, we invite you to experience the results.

RIIC recently visited Ocean State Labs in Providence to explore opportunities for Israeli life sciences, biotech, and healthcare companies seeking U.S. expansion. Discussions with Lilia Holt, Interim President of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub, and Dr. Danya Lavin, Executive Director of Ocean State Labs, focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and positioning Rhode Island as a launchpad for Israeli startups entering the U.S. market.