Entrepreneurship

Student entrepreneur Elijah Taitel holds his invention, the Velocity Pro Bat, in front of a UConn banner.

UConn Senior’s Baseball-Training Device Scores a Grand Slam, Wins Wolff Prize for Entrepreneurship

'I am beyond excited and grateful to have won,' says senior whose startup netted the $20K prize

Reactomol is one of five promising UConn innovations vying for the grand prize of $20,000 in the Wolff New Venture Competition.

Startup Strives to Simplify Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Reduce Toxic Waste

A molecular 'Wiffle Ball' that could add up to huge savings for the pharmaceutical industry

Elijah Taitel (above) showing off his creation, the ProVelcocity Bat. (contributed photo)

The Next Inning: Student’s Company Prepares to Sell New Iteration of Baseball-Training Invention

'Not too long ago I was tinkering with a wooden dowel and some PVC pipe, and now that product is being sold worldwide'

Alumni Couple Funds New Entrepreneurship Course to Help Hartford Start-Ups

'One of the things we want to do is give to something that builds'

Startup Offering Lifeline to Families Trying to Access Special Education Services

Engagement Solutions is one of five startups selected to compete in the School of Business’ pinnacle entrepreneurship challenge, the Wolff New Venture Competition

UConn Student Entrepreneur Sells her ‘QueenBee’ Supplement at Newest CT Whole Foods Market  

Sophomore Raina Jain's company is one of five startups participating in the Wolff New Venture Competition this fall

A view at dusk of the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower on Jan. 14, 2021.

Werth Innovator Using Venture Capital to Support Social Justice This Summer

Astou Diallo combines a flair for business with a passionate interest in social justice

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Youth Environmental Conservation and Action

UConn students are depicting youth environmental conservation and action throughout the Northeast

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Innovative Decision Support System for Individualized Exercise Prescription

The new tool will allow physicians, health care providers, and exercise professionals to prescribe personalized exercise plans to support patient health

A view at dusk of the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower on Jan. 14, 2021.

UConn’s Werth Institute Recognized for Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education

Not even four years old, the Werth Institute is already being recognized as an innovator in the field