NEMIC Honored with Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board 2025 Industry Impact Award
Providence, RI | June 12, 2025 — In a celebratory gathering at Rhode Island College’s Donovan Dining Center, the New England Medical Innovation Center (NEMIC) received the prestigious 2025 Industry Impact Award from the Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB). This accolade recognizes NEMIC's exceptional contributions to workforce development and its sustained impact on Rhode Island's life sciences innovation sector.
A Champion Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Founded to empower medical innovators—from entrepreneurs to clinical leaders—NEMIC serves as a dynamic catalyst for MedTech advancement. The award highlights their robust programming that nurtures startups, educators, and industry partners, pushing forward a collaborative ecosystem within Rhode Island and the broader New England region. In accepting the award, NEMIC acknowledged the critical support of local partners, especially the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training, Rhode Island Commerce, and the RI Life Science Hub. These organizations enable NEMIC’s mission to nurture talent and innovation in Rhode Island’s burgeoning life sciences ecosystem. NEMIC also thanked Rhode Island College, who not only served as host for the award ceremony, but was also the recipient of the 2025 Career Pathways Advancement Award.
Why It Matters
Economic and Workforce Growth: NEMIC’s programs equip entrepreneurs and innovators with skills, networks, and infrastructure tailored for medtech success.
Community Reach: Through partnerships like Real Jobs RI and PrepareRI, NEMIC strengthens pipelines connecting academia, industry, and workforce training.
Statewide Impact: Recognition by the Governor’s Workforce Board affirms NEMIC’s role in shaping Rhode Island’s reputation as a leader in life science innovation and economic development.
A Platform for Rhode Island’s Future
The GWB’s annual Industry Impact Award honors organizations whose initiatives show transformative performance in training, talent development, and industry collaboration. This year’s event also recognized others for their excellence, including Rhode Island College, Polaris MEP, FAB Newport, Amos House, and Youth Career Pathways Advisory Committee Vice Chair E. Stump Evans
About the Governor’s Workforce Board
The Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board is the primary policy-making body on workforce development matters for the State of Rhode Island and has statutory responsibility and authority to plan, coordinate, fund, and evaluate education, employment, and training programs that increase the skills of the RI workers and address the workforce needs of RI businesses. In short—GWB invests in the success of Rhode Island's people and employers by helping Rhode Islanders find a job and build a career, while simultaneously helping employers meet their demand for talent. GWB administers flagship programs like Real Jobs RI, Real Skills for Youth, and PrepareRI, awarding annual distinctions in categories ranging from innovation to community impact.
Looking ahead, NEMIC is poised to build on its momentum, continuing to support accelerator cohorts, leadership initiatives, and medtech visibility programs like Innovate Newport. As Rhode Island continues investing in innovation and workforce cohesion, NEMIC is expected to remain at the forefront of state-wide strategic impact. Congratulations to NEMIC for their outstanding achievement—this award is a testament to their leadership in uniting industry, education, and entrepreneurship to propel Rhode Island’s workforce and innovation ecosystem into the future.
