Our Startups

The various programs that we run each semester help support venture startups created by UConn students, faculty, and alumni. Click on any startup logo below to be redirected to their website. If you are a UConn-affiliated (student, faculty, staff, alumni) startup interested in business support, please reach out to Alycia Chrosniak, Assistant Director of Brand and Venture Development, alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu.

STARTUP DESCRIPTION FOUNDER(S) HEADQUARTERS CCEI PROGRAMS
The first specialty digital clinic for men focused on men's reproductive and prostate health. Reza Amin PhD CT Accelerate UConn (2017), Summer Fellowship (2018), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2018)
A baseball training tool, calculated to improve players hitting performance. Elijah Taitel TX Summer Fellowship (2021), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2021)
A dual-use rope protector and load-bearing anchor strap that is quick and easy to install, stays in position, and exceeds industry safety standards. Jonathan Norton CT Entrepreneurship Bootcamp For Veterans Graduate (2018)
A medical dermatology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics that transform the standard-of-care across a range of common skin conditions. Dr. Reid Waldman
Dr. Tim Durso
CT Get Seeded Pitch Night Winner (2020), Accelerate UConn (Fall 2020), Summer Fellowship (2020), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2020)
An apparel company that makes fun winter flannels by combining the feel of traditional flannels with the flare of Hawaiian shirts. Zac Will CT Get Seeded Pitch Night Winner (2020), Traction (Spring 2021), Summer Fellowship (2020)
A safer and more independent mobility product to help the elderly and disabled on & off the toilet. Jeremy Bronen
CT Summer Fellowship (2020), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2020)
Disruptive, patent-pending women's swimwear designed to fit and feel like seamless underwear. Hayley Segar CT Summer Fellowship (2020), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2020)
Offering digital solutions for restaurant management – specifically tailored to quick-service restaurants. Their software suite replaces paper-based systems and generic software, and provides valuable insights for owners and managers. Nathan Catapano CT Summer Fellowship (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition (2023)
Designing and developing an innovative, protein-based artificial retina that utilizes a light-activated protein to restore functional sight to those who would otherwise be blind due to retinal degenerative diseases.  Dr. Nicole Wagner PhD
Jordan Greco
CT Summer Fellowship (2016)
Developing an integrative system for water utilities and manufacturers to cost-effectively remediate PFAS and meet regulatory requirements. Nikolas Franceschi-Hofmann
CT Get Seeded Pitch Night Winner (2019), Summer Fellowship (2019), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2019)
Developing novel aquatic feeds that make use of emerging protein sources to act as an alternative to the outdated conventional feeds that currently dominate the market. Peter Goggins CT Get Seeded Pitch Night Winner (2019), Summer Fellowship (2020), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2020)
Creating a sustainable future by unlocking the full value of our natural resources with zero-waste technology. Nick Myers
MA Accelerate UConn, Summer Fellowship (2019), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2019)
Assisting greens staff in identifying conditions, such as pre-critical wilt, with less labor, while using fertilizer, chemicals, or water more accurately for reduced costs. Emily Yale CT Summer Fellowship (2019), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2019)
Understanding and identifying gaps, engaging through digital content and measuring performance with the only all-in-one STEM-focused platform built for students' success. Amit Savkar
William Moschella
David Nichols
CT Summer Fellowship (2018)
Using evidence-driven, personalized insights from each patient’s therapeutic response profile to determine the most effective treatment regimen. Leila Daneshmandi PhD
Armin Rad PhD
Reza Amin PhD
CT Accelerate UConn (2018), Summer Fellowship (2018), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2018)
Reimagining hydration with a hyperfocus on building a healthier experience, both for your body and for our planet. Jaden Brodeur
Willy Hogan
UT Summer Fellowship (2022)
Creating food security solutions to build stronger communities through partnernships and innovation. Christian Heiden
William Heiden
CT Get Seeded Pitch Night Winner (2019), Summer Fellowship (2019), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2019)
From the hive to your home, restoring trust in natural remedies while saving the bees. Raina Jain
Harsha Jain
CT Traction (Fall 2020), Summer Fellowship (2021), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2021)
A clinical scheduling assistant.
Jonathan Moore
Hunter Bowden
Hailey Altobelli
Michael Greco
Michelle Saglimbene
CT Accelerate UConn (Spring 2021), Summer Fellowship (2022), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2022)
A digital care platform designed for families to get organized and supported through the journey of medical and educational services. Shaleighne Cantner
Raja Sivaramakrishnan
Jeff Kong
Rashmi Patel
CT Summer Fellowship (2021)
Working to create a faster, safer technique that will aid plastic surgeons in reconstruction while minimizing the risk of complications.
Jacob Quint CT Accelerate UConn (Spring 2021), Summer Fellowship (2021), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2021)
Offering caregivers fun, easy-to-use products to help kids build emotion-focused coping skills to calm themselves, catch their feelings, and connect with others. Sandy Chafouleas PhD
Emily Wicks
CT Accelerate UConn (2022), Summer Fellowship (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2023)
Helping both experienced and new patent searchers save time and find better results using AI. Jake Winter
Massyl Mallem
CT Get Seeded Pitch Night Winner (2020), Accelerate UConn (Fall 2020), Summer Fellowship (2021)
Equipping you with self-development tools, techniques, and habits to live each day intentionally. Allie Davenport CT Get Seeded Pitch Night Winner (2022), Get Seeded Demo Day Winner (2022)
Working to create a more convenient tinting experience for glasses wearers. Brian Peng
Shivam Patel
CT Get Seeded Pitch Night Winner (2022), Traction (Fall 2021), Summer Fellowship (2022), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2022)
A CRISPR-based therapy to stop cancer metastasis and recurrence.
Ashkan Novin
Kshitiz Kz
CT Accelerate UConn (Spring 2021), Summer Fellowship (2022), Wolff New Venture Competition (2022)
Allowing researchers to request documents directly from our affiliated institutions through a single login and interface, accessible from any device. Dr. Tom Scheinfeldt
Dr. Wes Hamrick
Brooke Gemmell
Sara Sikes
CT Accelerate UConn (2019), Summer Fellowship (2020)

 

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