Innovation

Providence-based G-Form LLC was among the 10 winners of the 2012 New England Innovation Awards from the Smaller Business Association of New England. May 16

Durval Tavares isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel, but in the world of marine technology he’s coming close and hopes his modification on underwater video equipment will receive the kind of innovation-inspired excitement from buyers that he has for his product. May 12

Startup accelerator Betaspring is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2012 session. May 10

Research into fighting disease in shellfish and healing burns with vibrations were among eight projects awarded more than $1.4 million in state grants Wednesday. May 9

Rhode Island was voted the least friendly state for small businesses in a survey by Thumbtack.com and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. May 9

The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical School’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will celebrate a ribbon-cutting and open house on May 10 to commemorate its opening. May 9

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition announced the winners of its 2012 competition last week at the Rhode Island Business Expo. May 5

The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition announced the three winners of its 2012 competition on Thursday at the Rhode Island Business Expo. Siren Marine Inc., JumpOffCampus and Overhead.fm all took home prizes. May 3

Rhode Island ranked 39th on Chief Executive magazine’s annual list of the best and worst states for businesses. According to the report, Rhode Island “puts big burdens on business” as it struggles to escape its fiscal woes. May 3

CEOs of 16 fledgling companies from the Betaspring startup accelerator presented themselves and their companies to a full house Thursday evening at Betaspring’s Launch Day in hopes of gaining equity and support. Apr 27