Key Industries in Rhode Island | Areas of Distinction & Growth
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INDUSTRIES

Rhode Island is ripe with opportunities for business advancement. A groundbreaking study conducted by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice, Brookings, Monitor Deloitte and TEConomy Partners identified industry sectors that represent areas of distinction and growth for our state – and for your business.

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Read more about the opportunities these high-profile sectors represent – whether you already have a Rhode Island-based business or are thinking of locating operations here.

Industries LifeScienceTile

LIFE SCIENCES

Rhode Island’s strength in biomedical innovation is attracting attention — and businesses. They’re drawn to the state’s reputation for fostering an environment that facilitates collaboration between basic research, clinical research, and industry development.
Industries ITSoftwareTile

IT SOFTWARE, CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS, DATA ANALYTICS

From futuristic innovations (the internet of things, autonomous underwater vehicles) to practical applications (cybersecurity, data analytics), the state’s technology businesses make the most of local strengths in engineering, design, and computer science.
Industries ShippingTile


BLUE ECONOMY

This is an area where Rhode Island has long dominated. The state is home to a wide range of maritime industries, including boat building and servicing; home to the largest independent steamship agency in North America; defense-related ship and submarine building; development of advanced materials and component boat/ship systems; ocean sciences and engineering; marine tourism; and the preservation of coastal communities and environments.

Industries BusinessServicesTile

ADVANCED BUSINESS SERVICES

Corporations rely on third-party providers to support vital functions like web services, client management, financial services, and more — and several Rhode Island-based enterprises are experts in these areas. No wonder so many leading business establish their headquarters here.
Industries DesignFoodTile

DESIGN, FOOD, AND CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

Why do these seemingly unrelated areas thrive in Rhode Island? Because they all benefit from the state’s can-do attitude, tradition of innovation, business-friendly policies, and world-renowned educational institutions that each year graduate thousands of talented individuals.
Industries TourismTile

TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY

A beloved and vibrant vacation destination for more than a century, Rhode Island presents unlimited opportunity to tap into and enhance its recreational offerings.

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