Entrepreneurship
CCEI Research Team Publishes Report on Early-Stage Entrepreneur Needs
University accelerators, that provide coaching, mentoring, and funding, have long measured success by long-term business stability and revenue generation
The Making of a UConn Startup
How “Encapsulate” co-founders went from the classroom to curing cancer in less than four years
UConn Student Working to ‘Amplify’ Educational Opportunities in Kenya
'One of the key things that I've really learned is to love the problem. Be in love with a problem. Because that's the only way you can understand the solution'
SPARKing Invention: Internal Funding Program Celebrates Advancements
A cohort of awardees have formed a supportive community as they bring life-changing technology to the marketplace
Pharmacy Researchers License New NSAIDS-Administering Technology
Slow-releasing implants are designed to reduce side effects associated with medications for pain relief of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Student Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Pitch Day
The courses are project-based experiential courses for students to learn and train in entrepreneurial concepts such as user-centric innovation, future of work, industry trends, product-market fit, business and revenue models, and startup strategy.
Showcase Exhibits Ambition, Impact of Future Climate Venture Studio Companies
From bioplastics to investment portfolios, cohort members demonstrate their commitment to merging climate justice with entrepreneurship
Brianna Regine Walston ’17, Founder of Strategic Communication Agency, Named Young Entrepreneur of the Year
'Either become an entrepreneur or you’ll always wonder what would have happened if you did'
Political Journalist and News Entrepreneur Encourages Students: ‘Be Really Good at One Thing’
'Good journalism matters and it needs to be financially supported to survive. Entrepreneurship is one way that happens'
Fish Food and the Foundry: How One UConn Startup Went Global and Others Can, Too
'We’re increasing Connecticut manufacturing and exporting; it's one of those things where the Foundry provided wins all around'