Rhode Island officials on Wednesday touted the unveiling of the first members of the state’s new life science incubator as a sign of economic progress.

The incubator, due to open next year, is meant to spur the growth of innovative companies by bringing together researchers, investors and entrepreneurs. The project is to be housed in a new state health lab taking shape on previously vacant land in Providence’s I-195 District .

The first members of the incubator include companies working to address a cancer mutation, Alzheimer’s disease and the healing of ligament and tendon injuries.

“From gene therapy and tissue regeneration to cancer therapeutics and surgical enhancements, the companies announced today are just the latest indicators that the Life Science Hub is attracting innovative

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