Economic Development
Swimsuit Entrepreneur, UConn Alum Hayley Segar to Appear on ‘Shark Tank’
Segar makes her pitch on Friday, Jan. 24
COVID Increased Local Tourism to Agribusinesses Amid Labor Shortages
A recent study explored how the increased focus on local outdoor activities during the pandemic impacted Connecticut farms
2024: A Year of Research That Mattered
UConn’s research achievements extend from health and wellness breakthroughs to advancements in quantum technology and much more
D2REAM Engineering: Where Research Meets Imagination
UConn’s D2REAM Center research activities address vital needs of governmental and industrial entities, all facing challenges integrating digital engineering models into the product-development process
Solid Ground Supports Beginning CT Farmers for Over a Decade
Solid Ground has supported beginning farmers in Connecticut since 2012 through support from USDA-NIFA
UConn College of Engineering Announces New Power Electronics Research Center
This innovative new Center of Excellence will advance research and education in power electronics ranging from semiconductor materials to systems
Prominent German Company Executives Come to UConn to Recruit New Business, Engineering Talent
‘Having exposure to German companies and German life absolutely would set someone apart as a job candidate’
UConn Forum Draws Top Minds to Brainstorm Ways to Grow Connecticut’s Economy
'We make the impossible possible in Connecticut'
UConn Ranked Among Top U.S. Universities for Patent Issuances
UConn has been ranked 72nd of all U.S. universities for patent issuances by the National Academy of Inventors
Agriculture Contributes $4 Billion to CT Economy, Report Shows
'The numbers are significant and it’s important to recognize [agriculture’s] proper placement in the state economy'