Entrepreneurship

Cindy Tian of the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources works in her lab in the Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory

New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications

Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages

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Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs

Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required

Laron Burrows Andros Innovations

UConn Tech Commercialization Notches Milestones and Records

Despite national headwinds, 2025 was a successful year for tech commercialization and advancement throughout UConn's enterprise.

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UConn Senior Blends Disability Studies and Food Culture into Major Ready for Garnish

'Who knows? Cooking on Wheels may turn into more of a business selling adaptive cookware. The entrepreneurship possibilities are wide ranging'

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UConn Hosts Rising Innovators Through the Global Nexus Program

Through the U.S. Mission in India, entrepreneurs are equipped with training, mentorship and opportunities for U.S. collaboration

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UConn Tech Park Poised to Become a Hub of Global Semiconductor Research and Innovation

Tescan Group’s purchase of UConn startup FemtoInnovations will accelerate research, uses of critical laser technologies

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Attends National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directors Summit

Laurencin recently attended the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directors Summit in National Harbor, MD.

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UConn’s Tech Incubator a Model of Quantum’s Many Applications

As home to six quantum startups, TIP is a hub of multi-disciplinary innovation driving the creation of a new commercial force

Maric, McInnis, Lamont

Move Over, Nutmeg: Connecticut Becoming the Quantum State

UConn, Yale, and state officials are investing heavily in establishing Connecticut’s prowess as a leader in quantum technology

Dorian Zwierewicz, the new director of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center.

Funding, International Trade, Artificial Intelligence Top Priorities for New Small-Business Champion

'When that SBDC-UConn badge goes on, it is the best of both worlds, a bridge between business and education'