
Inspiring a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation throughout UConn.
Since our inception in 2007, we are dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators, creating a vibrant startup ecosystem, and contributing to the overall economic development in Connecticut. Through a comprehensive array of programs, resources, mentorship, and funding, we aim to empower UConn students, faculty, and alumni to transform their ideas into successful ventures. We also support veterans and local business owners.
While Entrepreneurship. Starts. Here. We certainly know it is just one step.

CCEI IN THE NEWS
- First-Year Business Student Invites UConn Diners to ‘Swipe’ for Easy Dining Hall Nutrition Info April 17, 2026UConn Today – Sean Howard ’29 (BUS) is not a code writer or a programmer. He doesn’t have a background in computer science, and he comes from a family of teachers, not engineers. But the first-year School of Business student from Branford, who hasn’t settled on his major quite yet, is an entrepreneur, which means... […]Scott Slater III
- Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs February 2, 2026UConn Today – If it hadn’t been for UConn’s Innovation Quest (iQ) entrepreneurship program, Keegan Jalbert ‘23 (CLAS) would still be debating when to start his own business. Instead, the entrepreneur and graduate student in nutritional sciences is making great progress with his company called AccessFlora. He has purchased a food trailer, and in the... […]Claire Hall
- UConn’s Entrepreneurship Ranking Climbs in 2026 Princeton Review Findings November 17, 2025UConn Today – UConn’s reputation as an entrepreneurship academic powerhouse climbed significantly in the 2026 rankings released Nov. 12 by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur. The results were based on 40 data points including academic offerings, faculty credentials, experiential learning, mentorship, and more. Read articleClaire Hall
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