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Rhode Island Invention Incentive Program
Reimburses up to $5,000 in eligible expenses incurred when filing a patent application with the USPTO. Covers legal fees, filing fees, and services from USPTO-registered patent practitioners located in Rhode Island.
About this program
Applications close Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Eligible expenses dated May 27, 2025 through May 1, 2026.
Eligibility
RI-incorporated small business with 500 or fewer employees and at least 51% of employees located in RI; OR an inventor or co-inventors residing in RI.
Funding Categories
Intellectual Property