Entrepreneurship

From left: Alycia Chrosniak, CCEI's assistant director of brand and venture development, and Jennifer Mathieu, CCEI's executive director, were on hand for the award ceremony in Calgary.

Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Recognized as a Global Leader in Venture Creation

The award honors a university center that demonstrates excellence in supporting the launch and growth of startups

People standing in two small boats hold a line laden with seaweed between them.

Startup ‘SeaSol’ Seeks to Convert Seaweed into Compostable Food Packaging, Replacing Plastic

The technology not only prevents exposure to microplastics for the consumer but also creates a biodegradable package

A panel of four people takes questions from an audience.

UConn, Connecticut Wealth Management Launch New Program to Prepare Future Financial Advisers

110 students have already expressed interest

A student in a hoodie with a "Project Raccoon" logo poses with a large bin of recyclable plastic bottles

Meet the Undergraduate: Abigail Koval, ‘26 (BUS)

Koval shares her entrepreneurial journey from UConn's Innovation Zone to starting her own business -- and beyond

Keynote Speaker Dr. Nenad Sestan lecturing.

OVPR Presents 2025 Year in Review

Publication captures UConn's successful year of research and innovation.

A doctor tends to a newborn infant.

New Startup’s Mission: Safer Deliveries for Moms and Babies

'This is my passion project'

Jack Crane

Celebrating the Life of Jack Crane

Colleagues remember a champion of Connecticut industry and steadfast friend to UConn and the Institute of Materials Science.

Friends preparing a healthy meal in the kitchen.

Nutritional Startup Provides Healthy Meals to Keep Vulnerable People Out of the Hospital

CEO: ‘If I won the Powerball jackpot, I’d still keep doing this!’

Quantum graphic

UConn and Yale-led QuantumCT a Finalist for Transformative NSF Award

The National Science Foundation has announced Connecticut’s initiative as one of the few finalists for the Engines Program.

A toddler plays with toys on a living room floor.

Wolff Finalist Startup ‘Orbit Crates’ Offers Subscription Toy Rentals for Kids

Company offers 500 toys from classics to Bluey to Disney Princesses