Entrepreneurship

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Uncover ‘Clues to the Future’ at Experience Innovation Expo

'If you're looking to have fun, this is the place for you'

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Meet the Undergraduate: Jennifer Gearin ‘28 (CLAS)

Gearin showcases her project ‘Mosaic’ as a part of the First-Year Women Werth Innovators Program

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UConn Chemists Developing Safer, All-Natural Contrast Dye for Medical Imaging

'404 Inc. plans to replace these unsafe chemicals with safe contrast agents derived from a natural resource'

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UConn Cancer Care Startup Goes Global (and Beyond)

Encapsulate, a MedTech company founded by UConn alumni, closes seed round and aims ever higher

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

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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

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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

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OVPR Presents 2025 Year in Review

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

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

'This is my passion project'