Local Expertise meets AI: Compete RI and Streamline Partner to Transform Rhode Island's Funding Landscape

At Streamline, we're on a mission to democratize access to government funding and accelerate innovation across the public sector. Today, we're announcing a partnership that will transform how Rhode Island organizations secure and deploy government funding. We're partnering with Compete Rhode Island (Compete RI), an initiative established by The Partnership for Rhode Island in 2022. Compete RI is the state's premier economic development initiative that has secured hundreds of millions in funding for municipalities, state agencies and organizations since 2022.

A Unique Partnership Model

This collaboration brings together two critical elements for funding success: Compete RI's proven track record in securing transformative funding for Rhode Island communities, and Streamline's AI-powered technology. Compete RI has supported the state in pursuing opportunities from the Economic Development Administration, DOE, EPA, NIH, DOT, and more – and helped secure millions in federal and state funding for critical infrastructure, economic development, and community projects. Their intimate understanding of local needs and deep relationships across state agencies positions them perfectly to leverage Streamline's technology platform.

Key Partnership Benefits

• Enhanced Local Expertise: Compete RI's deep understanding of Rhode Island's economic ecosystem combined with Streamline's AI technology creates a comprehensive funding solution tailored to local needs.

• Streamlined Process: Our platform provides the largest database of government funding opportunities across federal, state, and local levels, while Compete RI delivers the strategic insight needed to transform opportunities into successful outcomes.

• Increased Capacity: By automating funding discovery and initial analysis, Compete RI's team can focus more deeply on providing high-touch, strategic advisory services to their clients.

Technology Meets Regional Expertise

"Before Streamline, there was no single source for all government funding opportunities, and it took far too many hours to create a single landscape analysis," shared Rele Abiade from Compete RI. "Streamline brings all government funding into one platform and uses AI to bring insights to our team faster."

Since 2022, Compete RI has established itself as Rhode Island's most trusted partner in public funding navigation. Their track record demonstrates the critical role of local expertise in the funding process. By integrating our AI capabilities with Compete RI's regional knowledge, we're addressing both technical and strategic aspects of securing government funding.

"With our Compete RI initiative, we've built our reputation on delivering results for Rhode Island communities. This partnership with Streamline enhances our ability to serve even more organizations across the state," said Tom Giordano, Executive Director of the Partnership for Rhode Island . "By combining our deep expertise in the funding landscape with Streamline's innovative technology, we can help our partners access more opportunities and secure more funding for critical projects that support our mission of making the state a better place to live, work, and learn."

Transforming Government Funding Access

For Streamline, this collaboration marks an important step in our journey to transform government funding access. Local and state organizations face unique challenges in securing federal support, from complex regulatory requirements to rapidly evolving funding landscapes. By partnering with Compete RI, we're improving both grant discovery and deployment of critical funding that could reshape Rhode Island's future.

Looking Ahead

This partnership represents more than a technological upgrade to traditional economic development—it's a new model for how organizations interact with funding opportunities. Together with Compete RI, we're creating new possibilities for Rhode Island organizations to access the support they need to bring transformative solutions to their communities.