Rhode Island Governor and Commerce Board Chair Dan McKee announced that the board awarded $300,000 in incentives through the Innovation Voucher program. The grants for small-business R&D are typically conducted in partnership with a local institution of higher education or in-house manufacturers.
Innovation Voucher recipients
Ageless Innovation, LLC | Pawtucket | $75,000 | Manufacturing Voucher
Ageless Innovation will develop the next generation of their lifelike robotic pets that provide comfort and connection for older adults. They will prototype a new animatronics system and integration of real-time engagement between caregivers and pets.
Foxglove, LLC | Narragansett | $75,000 | Manufacturing Voucher
Foxglove will prototype and test their solution to inopportune female urination. Foxglove’s MittyPak product has dual-use potential for women in mission-critical roles, as well as for those experiencing incontinence.
HA Biosciences | Providence | $75,000 | Knowledge Provider Voucher
HA Biosciences is developing a product for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). With voucher funding, they will partner with Women & Infants Hospital to conduct a clinical study.
The AnalytIQ | North Kingstown | $75,000 | Knowledge Provider Voucher
The AnalytIQ is creating a smart-textile wearable that continuously monitors biosignals to detect and prevent heat-related illnesses in real time. With voucher funding, the company will collaborate with the University of Rhode Island to prototype, integrate sensor technology and validate performance in field conditions. Designed for high-exertion environments, this system has applications in athletics, military training and industrial safety.
