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October 5, 2026

Entrepreneurship

Energy audit

Talent Incubator a Hit for Tech Park, Students, and Industry

The summer pilot program for first-year Huskies succeeded as an archetype for experiential learning opportunities

October 5, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt

Entrepreneurship Research & Discovery

A man and woman stand in front of a dock on a sunny day, holding a SEAWELL beverage can.

Father-Daughter Entrepreneurs Plan to Introduce Refreshing, Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Life on the Water

Wolff Competition startup: 'We credit UConn for our acceleration and momentum'

September 28, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni Entrepreneurship

A woman in a gray blazer speaks to a crowd while seated on stage next to a woman in black. Behind them is a backdrop with UConn logos.

Author, Career Expert Suzy Welch Shares Formula for a Happy, Productive Work Life at UConn Stamford

'I take risks now. I encourage people to try hard things and be less scared'

September 28, 2026 | Claire Hall

Entrepreneurship

A technician in medical scrubs smiles down at a patient about to be moved into a radiation machine.

Undergraduates Create a New Method to Help Warn of Skin Damage During Radiation Therapy

The three UConn juniors are one of the contestants in the Wolff New Venture Competition

September 23, 2026 | Claire Hall

Entrepreneurship UConn Health

Dr. Dante Paolino and Dr. Zachary Gelber, in blue medical scrubs, each holding a Build-a-Brush toothbrush.

UConn Dentist Develops Customizable Toothbrush to Encourage Kids to Brush Better, Longer

'What was a little hobby is now a full-fledged business'

September 10, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni Entrepreneurship

A young man in a gray sweatshirt leans on a motorcycle on Horsebarn Hill on an overcast day.

UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion

'There is a massive shortage of security professionals, and the opportunity for information security-related roles is only increasing'

September 9, 2026 | Claire Hall

Entrepreneurship

A senior mixed-breed dog with a red bandana around its neck smiling peacefully in a field of grass

UConn Startup Acquired by Leading Animal Health Company

New materials offer promising arthritis treatment for dogs and horses

August 19, 2026 | Mac Murray

Entrepreneurship Research & Discovery

Student Poster

Summer Research Experiences Give Students Career-Building Boost

Posters and presentations at 2026 Summer Research Day highlight impact of mentored, hands-on student experiences at UConn Health.

August 18, 2026 | Loretta Waldman

Entrepreneurship Research & Discovery UConn Health

A view of the Innovation Partnership Building on Aug. 6, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A New Path for Rising Tech Talent

New Tech Park Talent Incubator presents UConn first-year students with early chance to establish career path

August 12, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt

Entrepreneurship Research & Discovery

Two men talking to a woman with glasses in salon

The Beauty of Efficiency

With the help of UConn entrepreneurship programs, Engineering alums launch an AI-native startup to help small businesses

August 11, 2026 | Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA - UConn Communications

Alumni Entrepreneurship

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