Entrepreneurship
NSF Program Helps UConn Entrepreneurs Get Started
UConn Health researchers in the early stages of developing a colorectal cancer vaccine got a jump-start from Accelerate UConn, an NSF I-Corps site.
January 11, 2016 | Jessica McBride, Office of the Vice President for Research
UConn Doubling Capacity to Cultivate Business Startups
The University’s Technology Incubation Program enables business ventures to develop their commercial ideas in high-tech facilities.
October 20, 2014 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Entrepreneurship Program for Disabled Veterans ‘One of Best in Country’
The UConn program has been recognized as one of the nation’s most innovative programs for improving the quality of life for U.S. military personnel.
October 10, 2014 | Claire Hall, School of Business
Start-up Seeks Solution to Plastic Waste from Water Bottles
Voda, a start-up company with UConn roots, has developed a new beverage distribution service that customizes drinks to its users’ tastes.
October 10, 2014 | William Weir, School of Engineering
IMCORP: On the Fast Track to Success
A Connecticut company built on UConn technology is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S.
September 18, 2014 | Colin Poitras
Tiny Heart Valve Has Big Potential for UConn Startup
A combination of biomedical engineering and sewing skills led to the development of a novel heart valve replacement that could save lives.
September 5, 2014 | William Weir, School of Engineering
A New Way to Create Porous Materials
UConn chemists have discovered a process offering greater control and flexibility that could benefit a wide range of applications.
February 20, 2014 | Colin Poitras
UConn Health Research in the Olympic Spotlight
Pioneering work by Dr. Cato Laurencin, with the potential to regenerate human tissue and reduce athletes’ recovery time, was featured on NBC.
February 10, 2014 | Carolyn Pennington
UConn Health Researchers Advance Connecticut’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Recent recognition and awards for innovation spotlight Connecticut’s bioscience leadership.
January 13, 2014 | Noreen Kirk
UConn Chemist Discovers New Way to Stabilize Proteins
Challa Kumar’s research could aid in the development of stable vaccines and inexpensive artificial blood.
November 18, 2013 | Colin Poitras