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Commerce board approves voucher to MossPure for living moss turf R&D
Summary
MossPure, a Smithfield-based, woman‑owned firm, received board approval for an innovation voucher to support R&D of a living moss turf product the company says can tolerate varying climates and heavy use.
The board approved an innovation voucher for MossPure to support research and development of a living moss turf product intended for interior and exterior use.
Jamie Mitri, introduced by staff, described a multilayered growing environment that allows the moss to survive diverse conditions and said the company has performed prototype testing and early licensing discussions with firms including Arquitectonica. "It's gonna stay alive in our design," Mitri said when asked about durability and testing, adding that further R&D will address anti‑slip properties and athletic-use testing.
Staff said the project could expand manufacturing and hiring in Rhode Island; after Q&A the board approved the voucher.
