Polaris MEP, a division of the URI Research Foundation and funded by NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) guides RI manufacturers to sustainable growth, innovative technology strategies and cost efficient operations. They can help your business create new products for more markets, leverage the University of RI’s business and technical capabilities to grow your business, cultivate a skilled manufacturing workforce, compete globally with cost efficient processes and supply chain optimization and make industry connections to invigorate your growth.