CCEI In the News
- Startup Strives to Simplify Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Reduce Toxic Waste October 19, 2021UConn Today – Did you know that the prescription you picked up at the pharmacy likely once contained a host of toxic materials that were used as a catalyst for its creation? Don’t panic. In the development process, the toxins are stripped from the medication, and the FDA has stringent guidelines ensuring its safety. But... […]Claire Hall
- Startup ‘InPrint Bio’ Offers Reconstructive Breakthrough After Breast Surgery October 6, 2021UConn Today – A UConn-affiliated medical startup team is working to create a faster, safer technique that will aid plastic surgeons in reconstruction while minimizing the risk of complications. Read articleClaire Hall
- The Next Inning: Student’s Company Prepares to Sell New Iteration of Baseball-Training Invention September 27, 2021UConn Today – Since he was identified as one of the most promising entrepreneurs at UConn this summer, Elijah Taitel ’22 (BUS) hasn’t rested on his achievements. His company, Extra Base Sports, is preparing to launch a new youth-sized version of its popular baseball/softball training device called the ProVelocity Bat next month, targeting players between... […]Claire Hall
Upcoming Events
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Oct
26
Experience Innovation Expo1:30pm
Experience Innovation Expo
Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Storrs Campus Student Union Ballroom 3rd floor (SU 330 & 331)
The Experience Innovation Expo is an opportunity for UConn students to discover the wide range of programs, resources, and activities facilitating entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity at the university. It is an experiential venue where students will have hands on opportunities to explore what's available to them. Students who have been involved with Werth Institute member offerings will showcase their results and provide their perspective and ideas to fellow students. -
Oct
28
Loeb.nyc Summer Internship Info Session5:00pm
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Nov
30
Get Seeded Pitch Night6:00pm
Get Seeded Pitch Night
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Other Virtual
Get Seeded provides seed funding, mentorship, networking, and next step resources to students that have ideas for a business, invention or innovation.
Do you have a business idea, invention, provide or service you have designed, apply to pitch at one of our pitch nights this year for the chance to be awarded up to $1,000. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year on a rolling basis.
This event (and all other Get Seeded events) are open to the whole UConn community. Students are highly encouraged to attend, even if you don't have a business idea. Students in the audience get to vote on which teams are funded.
For more information, to RSVP to attend a pitch night or to apply to pitch please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/ -
Jan
12
Spring Accelerate UConn Info Session12:00pm
Spring Accelerate UConn Info Session
Wednesday, January 12th, 2022
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Other, Other Virtual
Are you interested in learning more about how the Accelerate UConn program helps faculty and researchers take technology from the bench to the market? Please join us for a virtual information session on the upcoming Spring 2022 cohort on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 12-1pm. Join us on zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/3976149967?pwd=SUkxVmZxQlQzWXVUYXRocUdPaDdCUT09
Applications for the Spring 2022 cohort will close on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 11:59pm. You can learn more about Accelerate UConn and apply here: https://accelerate.uconn.edu/
This program is coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. -
Jan
19
Spring Accelerate UConn Info Session12:00pm
Spring Accelerate UConn Info Session
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Other Virtual
Are you interested in learning more about how the Accelerate UConn program helps faculty and researchers take technology from the bench to the market? Please join us for a virtual information session on the upcoming Spring 2022 cohort on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 12-1pm. Join us on zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/3976149967?pwd=SUkxVmZxQlQzWXVUYXRocUdPaDdCUT09
Applications for the Spring 2022 cohort will close on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 11:59pm. You can learn more about Accelerate UConn and apply here: https://accelerate.uconn.edu/
This program is coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. -
Feb
8
Get Seeded Pitch Night 6:00pm
Get Seeded Pitch Night
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Other Virtual
Get Seeded provides seed funding, mentorship, networking, and next step resources to students that have ideas for a business, invention or innovation.
Do you have a business idea, invention, provide or service you have designed, apply to pitch at one of our pitch nights this year for the chance to be awarded up to $1,000. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year on a rolling basis.
This event (and all other Get Seeded events) are open to the whole UConn community. Students are highly encouraged to attend, even if you don't have a business idea. Students in the audience get to vote on which teams are funded.
For more information, to RSVP to attend a pitch night or to apply to pitch please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/
