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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.

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  • Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs February 2, 2026
    UConn 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, 2025
    UConn 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 article
    Claire Hall
  • Michelle Cote Named Interim Director of UConn’s Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation October 31, 2025
    UConn Today – As UConn continues to expand opportunities for students to explore innovation and entrepreneurship, Michelle Cote has been named interim director of the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Read article
    Scott Slater III

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