A New Approach to Travel for the Ocean State
The Rhode Island Seaglider Initiative (RISI) is a consortium of local government, private sector, and community stakeholders working to increase awareness, understanding, and adoption of seagliders in Rhode Island.
Our mission is to understand and advocate for how seagliders can help Rhode Island modernize its maritime transportation network, enablement systems, and supporting renewable energy infrastructure in ways that create a more convenient and reliable transportation network for passenger and freight.
Key Goals of the Rhode Island Seaglider Initiative
Advance Clean Energy Goal
Eliminate thousands of tons of carbon and GHG emissions every year, advancing towards 2050 net-zero goal.
Education and Workforce Development
Train students and professionals to create an ecosystem of high-tech, high-paying jobs in the blue economy.
Expanding Choice and Accessibility
Increase travel convenience and flexibility for residents while increasing access to remote regions.
RISI is a continuously evolving initiative. We strive to structure the organization to best serve the community and commercial objectives we represent.
Initiative Partners
RISI brings together local private, government, and nonprofit sector stakeholders across critical workspaces to further accelerate Rhode Island's energy resiliency and clean energy infrastructure through the adoption of seagliders.
What is a Seaglider?
A seaglider is an all-electric wing-in-ground-effect vehicle built to service coastal routes, building on real-world-proven tech.
