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NIST scientists have developed a new process for packaging photonic integrated circuits so they can survive and operate in some of the most extreme environments imaginable.

Open positions far outnumber available candidates… at least among the traditional talent pool. The good news is that the labor pool is deeper than most think. By looking beyond the usual candidates and tapping into overlooked populations, warehouses can not only fill jobs but also boost retention, productivity and even safety.

AI is quickly becoming a key area of exploration for many businesses. However, understanding how companies are actually using—or planning to use—AI is critical to ensuring the right support and resources are available.

This premier event brings together innovators, industry leaders, government stakeholders, and researchers to showcase cutting-edge maritime and dual-use technologies through live, mission-driven demonstrations.

Rhode Island’s vibrant food ecosystem has fostered many food manufacturing startups, but few are growing to become larger businesses with significant sales and employment. This research explores why food businesses often plateau and identifies the challenges they face in transitioning from startups to second-stage businesses.

The 2025 report combines multiple sources, including industry trend analysis, the Voice of Manufacturing Survey (VOMS), and insights from manufacturers, policymakers, and community leaders.

This integrated solution helps manufacturers achieve measurable and sustainable improvements in productivity, quality, and workforce effectiveness by addressing both the technical and human sides of operations.

Our safety programs are designed for small-to-medium manufacturers in Rhode Island and focus on the most common types of incidents and OSHA violations.

Chris Cinieri, Polaris MEP Project Manager, helped Nterprisers develop their new Marketplace to help meet manufacturers’s needs.

Polaris Tech Bridge was proud to sponsor this year’s Providence Business News’ Summit for Emerging Industries on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The project responds to Rhode Island’s acute manufacturing workforce shortage by strengthening the talent pipeline while opening access to high-wage, high-demand careers for individuals who have been historically excluded from opportunity.

NIST is partnering with NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce and biotech company Rhodium Scientific to establish measurement standards that will underpin a resilient, scalable space economy.

By standardizing how biological and chemical changes are measured in space, the mission supports recent U.S. policy goals to strengthen leadership in the space sector and opens the door for more reliable, data-driven innovation in areas like pharmaceuticals, climate science, and advanced materials.

Polaris MEP seeks proposals from training providers for job training and support services targeting adults seeking full-time, livable-wage employment in the Advanced Manufacturing, Marine Trades, and Blue Economy sectors.

NIST helps the health care system deliver safer procedures, better diagnoses and more trustworthy data for clinicians and patients alike.

The partnership between BLUEiQ and NOAA, which is under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, or CRADA, is already bearing fruit, as a recent deep-ocean deployment in Georges Bank off the U.S. East Coast allowed BLUEiQ to validate the technology in a deep-ocean environment.

Polaris Tech Bridge was proud to sponsor and support the Blue Innovation Symposium, hosted by Blue Venture Forum, at the Wyndham Newport Hotel.