Entrepreneurship

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UConn Student Chasing Dreams in Tornado Alley

Beyond the adrenaline rush, Jesse Gillett ’26 (SFA) says there’s something special that draws him like a magnet to document the fearsome weather phenomena

Quantum tech at UConn

UConn Quantum Alliance Shatters Disciplinary Silos

The University has more than 80 faculty researchers across several schools and colleges who are involved in quantum-related projects

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Meet the Undergraduate: Liam Tyler ‘28 (CLAS)

Inventing a smart solution for a perennial problem of dorm living

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Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic

Event brings ‘incredible energy, great ideas, a celebration of innovation’

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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