CCAT named Rhode Island Innovation Center

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. (CCAT), East Hartford, Conn., has been named an Innovation Center under the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA) Manufacturing Technology Innovation Program to help the development and growth of Rhode Island’s small manufacturing companies.

The technology program provides matching grant funding to companies seeking access to the expertise they need to become more efficient, productive, and profitable. It is made possible by a grant awarded to RIMA from the Rhode Island Commerce Corp.’s Innovation Program.

Precision machining optimization, reverse engineering projects, 3-D printing with metals and plastics, business assessments, prototyping, and other product development assistance will be conducted in collaboration with CCAT’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC).

Under the program, RIMA reimburses the lesser amount of 50 percent or $15,000 of the cost of a contract between a qualifying Rhode Island manufacturing company and CCAT. Companies are responsible for covering any costs above the reimbursement and contract directly with CCAT.