CCEI Press
- With Help From UConn, Alumna Hayley Segar Dives Into Women’s Swimwear Industry November 18, 2021
- Retired Professor Offers $100K Matching Gift to Save Veterans’ Entrepreneurship Program November 11, 2021
- Starfish and Small Wins: UConn Sophomore Launches Brand… November 2, 2021
- UConn Senior’s Baseball-Training Device Scores a Grand Slam, Wins Wolff Prize for Entrepreneurship October 27, 2021
- Startup Strives to Simplify Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Reduce Toxic Waste October 19, 2021
- Startup ‘InPrint Bio’ Offers Reconstructive Breakthrough After Breast Surgery October 6, 2021
- The Next Inning: Student’s Company Prepares to Sell New Iteration of Baseball-Training Invention September 27, 2021
- Alumni Couple Funds New Entrepreneurship Course to Help Hartford Start-Ups September 24, 2021
- Startup Offering Lifeline to Families Trying to Access Special Education Services September 17, 2021
- UConn Student Entrepreneur Sells her ‘QueenBee’ Supplement at Newest CT Whole Foods Market September 9, 2021
Upcoming Events
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Dec
1
New Course Application Open Now12:00am
New Course Application Open Now
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Hartford Campus 100 Constitution Plaza
BUILD Hartford, a new course (BADM-MGMT 4895/5894) offered by The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is looking to co-create opportunities for UConn students with the input of Launc[H], the City of Hartford and community partners. These projects will be based around economic, innovation, and entrepreneurial opportunities in Hartford. Students will work to understand opportunities in the Hartford Innovation Ecosystem, have the chance to build connections to community organizations/stakeholders, and ideate solutions.
Students will develop solutions with attainable milestones within a specified timeline and budget, as well as work with course instructors to pitch and identify mentor and community partners.
For more information and to apply to this course please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/build-hartford/ -
Dec
1
New Course Application Open Now12:00am
New Course Application Open Now
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Hartford Campus 100 Constitution Plaza
BUILD Hartford, a new course (BADM-MGMT 4895/5894) offered by The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is looking to co-create opportunities for UConn students with the input of Launc[H], the City of Hartford and community partners. These projects will be based around economic, innovation, and entrepreneurial opportunities in Hartford. Students will work to understand opportunities in the Hartford Innovation Ecosystem, have the chance to build connections to community organizations/stakeholders, and ideate solutions.
Students will develop solutions with attainable milestones within a specified timeline and budget, as well as work with course instructors to pitch and identify mentor and community partners.
For more information and to apply to this course please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/build-hartford/ -
Dec
1
Biomedical Entrepreneurship Course Spring 2022 - Application Open12:00am
Biomedical Entrepreneurship Course Spring 2022 - Application Open
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Other TBD
Interested in learning about entrepreneurship? The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is offering a 3-credit course this Spring for you to develop your skills and knowledge in an industry-specific entrepreneurship field. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, you can begin to grow your entrepreneurial mindset this Spring with Biomedical Entrepreneurship.
Biomedical Entrepreneurship - Students will gain experience that will help them be innovative thinkers as they are working towards their future career goals. Students will work in teams to try to solve a problem using new innovation in medical technologies and be coached by industry experts who address fundamental issues. Projects will be presented to external experts and teams will be supported in next step venture development, should they decide to move their ideas forward. Taught by industry experts, students will learn the fundamentals around creating a new business or venture within the realms of life sciences.
Biomedical Entrepreneurship is held every Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m. It is cross-listed and can be registered under BME 6086-020, BADM 5894-011 or MGMT 5895-012. An online application must be submitted before enrolling in the course.
Get more information and complete the application here: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/entrepreneurship-life-sciences/ -
Dec
8
Spring Traction Application Now Open12:00am
Spring Traction Application Now Open
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Other Virtual
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) launched this program to support UConn-affiliated startup ideas as they work to validate the concept. In this five-week program participants will learn the key elements of the Business Model Canvas (BMC) and the lean startup methodology. Participants will engage in customer discovery efforts that will allow them to better understand the market they are entering and the value they plan to provide to key stakeholders in the process.
Spring Traction program dates:
Kickoff- March 8, 2022 from 1-3pm
Webinar 2- March 22, 2021 from 1-3pm
Webinar 3- March 29, 2021 from 1-3pm
Webinar 4- April 5, 2021 from 1-3pm
Finale- April 12, 2021 from 1-3pm
Applications are due February 25, at 11:59pm. Learn more and apply here: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/traction/ -
Jan
5
Biomedical Entrepreneurship Course Spring 2022 - Application Open12:00am
Biomedical Entrepreneurship Course Spring 2022 - Application Open
Wednesday, January 5th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Other TBD
Interested in learning about entrepreneurship? The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is offering a 3-credit course this Spring for you to develop your skills and knowledge in an industry-specific entrepreneurship field. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, you can begin to grow your entrepreneurial mindset this Spring with Biomedical Entrepreneurship.
Biomedical Entrepreneurship - Students will gain experience that will help them be innovative thinkers as they are working towards their future career goals. Students will work in teams to try to solve a problem using new innovation in medical technologies and be coached by industry experts who address fundamental issues. Projects will be presented to external experts and teams will be supported in next step venture development, should they decide to move their ideas forward. Taught by industry experts, students will learn the fundamentals around creating a new business or venture within the realms of life sciences.
Biomedical Entrepreneurship is held every Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m. It is cross-listed and can be registered under BME 6086-020, BADM 5894-011 or MGMT 5895-012. An online application must be submitted before enrolling in the course.
Get more information and complete the application here: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/entrepreneurship-life-sciences/ -
Jan
11
Course Application Deadline: Biomedical Entrepreneurship 12:00pm
Course Application Deadline: Biomedical Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Other TBD
Interested in learning about entrepreneurship? The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is offering a 3-credit course this Spring for you to develop your skills and knowledge in an industry-specific entrepreneurship field. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, you can begin to grow your entrepreneurial mindset this Spring with Biomedical Entrepreneurship.
Biomedical Entrepreneurship - Students will gain experience that will help them be innovative thinkers as they are working towards their future career goals. Students will work in teams to try to solve a problem using new innovation in medical technologies and be coached by industry experts who address fundamental issues. Projects will be presented to external experts and teams will be supported in next step venture development, should they decide to move their ideas forward. Taught by industry experts, students will learn the fundamentals around creating a new business or venture within the realms of life sciences.
Biomedical Entrepreneurship is held every Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m. It is cross-listed and can be registered under BME 6086-020, BADM 5894-011 or MGMT 5895-012. An online application must be submitted before enrolling in the course.
Get more information and complete the application here: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/entrepreneurship-life-sciences/ -
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
13
BUILD Hartford Application Deadline!12:00am
BUILD Hartford Application Deadline!
Thursday, January 13th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Hartford Campus 100 Constitution Plaza
BUILD Hartford, a new course (BADM-MGMT 4895/5894) offered by The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is looking to co-create opportunities for UConn students with the input of Launc[H], the City of Hartford and community partners. These projects will be based around economic, innovation, and entrepreneurial opportunities in Hartford. Students will work to understand opportunities in the Hartford Innovation Ecosystem, have the chance to build connections to community organizations/stakeholders, and ideate solutions.
Students will develop solutions with attainable milestones within a specified timeline and budget, as well as work with course instructors to pitch and identify mentor and community partners.
For more information and to apply to this course please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/build-hartford/ -
Jan
13
BUILD Hartford Application Deadline!12:00am
BUILD Hartford Application Deadline!
Thursday, January 13th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Hartford Campus 100 Constitution Plaza
BUILD Hartford, a new course (BADM-MGMT 4895/5894) offered by The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is looking to co-create opportunities for UConn students with the input of Launc[H], the City of Hartford and community partners. These projects will be based around economic, innovation, and entrepreneurial opportunities in Hartford. Students will work to understand opportunities in the Hartford Innovation Ecosystem, have the chance to build connections to community organizations/stakeholders, and ideate solutions.
Students will develop solutions with attainable milestones within a specified timeline and budget, as well as work with course instructors to pitch and identify mentor and community partners.
For more information and to apply to this course please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/build-hartford/ -
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.
