Additional Initiatives
Fostering a diverse and collaborative community of students, faculty, and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators, all while supporting the greater entrepreneurship ecosystem within Connecticut.
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)
Offering cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to veterans.
Since 2009, the UConn School of Business has proudly participated in this remarkable program, dedicated to giving back to those who have sacrificed for our country. The EBV program showcases the transformative power of entrepreneurship, driving job creation and economic growth while empowering veterans to build thriving businesses in their communities.
Student Ambassador Program
Recruiting UConn students to develop CCEI's programs!
Student Ambassadors work collaboratively to reach students across campuses through events, social media platforms, and in-class presentations. They are innovative, driven, and encouraging leaders who strive to assist in the development and growth of CCEI. The program is open to all UConn undergraduate students interested in an interactive work-study on a semester-by-semester basis.
Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
The value of having an entrepreneurial mindset is not just limited to entrepreneurs.
CCEI has packaged the best of its entrepreneurial programming to provide executives access to curated modules that allow them to learn and develop the value of an entrepreneurial mindset delivered by our team of experts. These programs promise to provide a transcendent learning experience!
Mentor Network
Seeking professionals interested in mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs!
Mentors can get involved by serving as a guest speaker or on a panel during CCEI Summer Fellowship, working one-on-one with students participating in our various programs, and supporting startups/ventures as they commercialize technology, products and services. Reach out today!
Discover Other Program Sectors
- Venture Development: Supporting entrepreneurs and innovators across UConn by providing funding, programs, and mentorship to help accelerate their ventures. Programs and spaces under this pillar include: Get Seeded, Traction Workshops, The Founder's Lounge @ CCEI, Accelerate UConn, Summer Accelerator, and the Wolff New Venture Competition.
- Entrepreneurial Communication: These courses and programs engage students with startups and small businesses in Connecticut. Areas under this pillar include: BUILD Hartford Course, The Collaboratory @ CCEI, and Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.
- Additional Initiatives: Fostering a diverse and collaborative community of students, faculty, and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators, all while supporting the greater entrepreneurship ecosystem within the state. Programs and spaces under this pillar include: Student Ambassador Program, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) program, Mentor Network, and Entrepreneurship Internship Program.