Economic Development
UConn, Partners Secure Federal Grant to Support Green Initiatives at Connecticut Manufacturers
The work aims to bring value to the CT manufacturing base, reduce industrial emissions, and train the engineering workforce
UConn’s Kellogg Dairy Center Named New England Green Pastures Winner
This award recognizes an outstanding dairy farm for overall farm management and operation, and considers a farm's contributions to the state and regional agricultural community
New Federal Funds Will Support Projects to Enhance Aquaculture Education, Kelp Farming
Federal grant funding will provide for assessment of workforce needs and purchase of mobile lab
UConn Joins Elite Cohort of Economically Impactful Institutions
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) honors UConn’s success as economic engine and innovation driver for the state and region.
From Public Health to Platform and Marketing for Startups – Sumia Shaikh’s Unconventional Path to Venture Capital
Shaikh is using her knowledge of public health to advance health innovation and equity in entrepreneurship
UConn Study Finds Squeeze from Labor Shortage Tightens on Connecticut Farmers
With unemployment rates at record lows, workforce development programs could help increase the talent pipeline for Connecticut's agriculture industry
TIP Digital’s WaveAerospace Begins Pre-Orders for Its 4th Aircraft
WaveAerospace designs aircraft that can fly safely and reliably in extreme weather when other aircraft can’t fly. They have just launched their fourth commercial aircraft
Building an Innovation Ecosystem Where Everyone Can Thrive
'We have leaders who believe in Connecticut, we have the resources, and we have the talent'
UConn, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Sign Collaboration Memorandum
The formal collaboration agreement will link the two institutions for joint projects and funding opportunities
New UConn Law Clinic Will Aid Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Others
The Transactional Law Clinic will help expand businesses, mitigate risks, and provide confidence for parties engaged in making deals