Entrepreneurship

Laron Burrows in laboratory

Technology Entrepreneurship: Bringing New Tech to Market is a Gas

UConn Ph.D. student wins prestigious Activate Fellowship for his research involving cleaner and more cost-efficient ammonia production

Participants in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) hold a cultural fair in Monteith Building

UConn Institute Working to Train Social Entrepreneurs Around the Globe

The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative goes beyond the classroom to help address real-world problems

Ecology compost supply - kitchen waste recycling in backyard composter. The man throws leftover vegetables from the cutting board.

UConn and Fort Hays State University Compete in Werth Innovation for Sustainability Challenge

Both teams presented compelling projects focused on compost solutions

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

Soleia Biosciences, the winners of the grand prize in the Wolff New Ventures Competition.

Camaraderie, Enthusiasm Punctuate Wolff New Venture Competition

 ‘I can't wait to see what impact they are going to have on the world'

innovation partnership building

Anagnostou Sets Lofty Goals for IPB

Following his appointment, executive director seeks to spread UConn innovation and industry partnerships across the state.

Faith Sportbert '23 (CLAS) works the shirt booth at the Innovation Expo

Students Invited to Go for Gold at the 2024 Experience Innovation Expo

'Everyone can be an innovator. The only prerequisite is having an alternative, creative view or idea'

"Innovation Connecticut" on a screen with a row of chairs on the stage

UConn Innovation Documentary Draws Hundreds, Prompts Insightful Panel Discussion

'UConn has been at the heart of our innovation for many years, and we need it more now than ever'

Katherine Bates

Meet the Undergraduate Leader: Katherine Bates ‘25 (CLAS)

Panhellenic Council president Bates also organizes HackUConn, a yearly collaborative problem-solving competition open to all majors

UConn alumni and WheelPrice co-founders (from left) Kirk Vanderheijden, Kyle Mayers and Wally Namane.

UConn Alumni, Car Fanatics Creating Marketplace for Second-Hand Auto Parts

'If you’re looking for specific wheels only made in 1973, you can’t just walk into a store and expect to find them'