An independent, non-profit organization launched in 2005, the Business Innovation Factory was founded to enable collaborative innovation. The BIF idea is simple: create a platform where public and private sector partners can collaborate across boundaries to focus on big win projects and deliver transformative innovations.

We believe that more organizations would innovate if they had access to a safer, more manageable environment to explore and test new ideas--a real world laboratory where organizations can keep current models producing while they design and test new ways of delivering value. Rhode Island is that place.

The BIF operating model is based on four simple tenets: THINK, LEARN, DO, and CONNECT.

Think We track the best THINKING about innovation. Meet the BIF Research Advisory Council.

Learn BIF helps its members LEARN from the experts. Check out our 2007 Innovation Events.

Do We help our members DO by facilitating collaborative innovation projects that encourage exploration and experimentation in an environment that poses less risk and minimizes disruption to current operations.

Connect And, we help members CONNECT by building a community committed to creating innovation through the exchange of ideas, information, and experiences