RI MADE Kick Off
Manufacturers in Rhode Island within the Defense Supply Chain (or those considering Defense contracts) can discover new resources for their business during the kick-off of the RI MADE program.
Polaris MEP is looking forward to welcoming supporters from across Rhode Island for the kick-off of RI MADE! This new Defense Supply Chain program will benefit all aspects of our state’s manufacturing ecosystem.
RI MADE (Rhode Island Manufacturing to Accelerate the Defense Ecosystem) is a program in which manufacturers within the Defense Supply Chain (or those considering Defense contracts) are eligible to apply for technical and/or capital assistance and support of up to $50,000. It is funded by a grant from the OLDCC.
The goal is to strengthen Ocean State manufacturers by providing support in three major areas:
Cybersecurity
Automation Readiness/Robotics
Risk Mitigation
Our event host, Nautilus Defense, builds state-of-the-art textile-integrated systems for monitoring high-value assets and their environments. Nautilus Defense participated in the pilot phase of RI MADE and will share thoughts on that experience.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Current defense contractors
Future defense supplier
Defense ecosystem partners
AGENDA
10:30 am — Check in
11:00am – 11:40am — Welcome & Program
Overview of the RI MADE program and how it can benefit smaller manufacturers
Insights & results from the Pilot Phase
Preview of the upcoming Fall Phase
11:40am – 12:00pm — Networking
12:00pm – 12:30 pm — Optional Workshop! Walk through the RI MADE application process & have your questions answered