The URI Business Engagement Center

Your Portal to a URI Partnership.

The University of Rhode Island (URI) Business Engagement Center (BEC) is the “front door” for industry to connect with the vast resources that exist at the University. Companies – from entrepreneurial startups to major corporations – use the services of the BEC to sponsor research opportunities, access assistance with technology or intellectual property transfer, seek information about licensing, receive customized workforce training, and connect with undergraduate and graduate students for internships, as well as other essential services to help business thrive.

For Companies

Learn how the University of Rhode Island can help further your corporate goals.

For Faculty, Staff & Students

Learn how you can connect with industry and explore new ideas at the University of Rhode Island.

RI Food Center at URI

Learn more about this BEC program.

Corporate Affiliates

Become a member and receive exclusive benefits.

Innovate@URI

Take a look at URI’s entrepreneurship and innovation programs.

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URI Online

Discover URI’s online degree and certificate programs.

800+Corporate visits

40+Corporate partners engaged

21Innovation Vouchers awarded to URI

Success Stories

Learn what we‘re doing to support industry and the University.

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get regular updates from the BEC to hear about what’s happening at URI and upcoming events.

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