Innovation Studio’s Rhode Island Holiday Shopping Guide

  Supporting small businesses is always important, but the holiday season is one of the most crucial times for retail sales. If you’re searching for the perfect gift for a loved one, consider shopping at one of these local Rhode Island businesses for a unique present. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work and […]

Innovation Studio Alum Spotlight: Eric Moyal

By: Cynthia Munrayos November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we are highlighting Project Insulin, a non-profit making their own generic insulin that will sell directly to patients at an affordable cost regardless of insurance status. Executive Director and Founder, Eric Moyal, participated in the “Activate Your Impact” program, which was a partnership between Innovation Studio […]

Spotlight on GROW Participant: Desireé Vaughn

By: Cynthia Munrayos Intro to Dub This! and Desireé’s Story Desireé Vaughn, Startup Founder, CEO of Dream Ultra Big LLC and the innovative drive behind the card game, Dub This!, joined our GROW Winter Cohort earlier this year. She brought her idea to us in October 2023, and we’re thrilled to see her visions come […]

Business Growth: Insights from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

10K Small Business Cohort

By: Cynthia Munrayos Innovation Studio had the opportunity to speak with Thao Dang and Andres Escobar from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses RI about their Spring 2025 Cohort, which begins in February. Below is a Q&A format to provide further insights. Q: What is the program format?  To help small business owners create jobs in […]

CREATE Program Participant Highlight

business support class

By: Cynthia Munrayos Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Kaylin and Maximo Mugica-Drumm Innovation Studio offers startup business support programs for aspiring and existing business owners stuck in the gap of business ownership. Our CREATE accelerator is a 6 week program that helps build your business model such as identifying your ideal customer, understanding your product demand, and learning […]

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Volunteer Volunteers are the backbone of our programs. They provide valuable insight, training, and guidance to support the development and growth of startups and small businesses. Support the entrepreneurial, innovation and small business ecosystem by joining our team of volunteers. Apply Today Volunteer Opportunities Mentor Provide 1-2-1 support through a series of sessions with one […]

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Donate Your donations will provide entrepreneurs access to mentoring, advising sessions, programs, training, resources, and workspaces. Donate Crypto Donations create opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOhcJR2PkKQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97iQQJ1S7dAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liN0vCZVWwY Give to the Innovation iS for Everyone Fund Today Innovation Studio is a nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive pathways for entrepreneurs by offering free programming and activating supportive […]