CCEI Press
- Startup’s New Technology Could Create Faster, Less Expensive, and Better Way to Identify Disease September 30, 2022
- Undergrads’ Eyewear Startup Could Take Students from ‘Cool to School’ In Mere Seconds September 20, 2022
- ‘It Shouldn’t Have to Be So Hard’: UConn Team Creates Software to Revolutionize Nursing Clinical Scheduling September 9, 2022
- Swap, Don’t Shop: Sustainable Fashion is Coming to UConn September 1, 2022
- UConn Startup Uses Tech To Ensure Breastfed Babies Thrive August 29, 2022
- EBV Honors Lawrence Dapo ’15 With Inaugural Zacchea Veterans Impact Award August 22, 2022
- Grad Student Lexy Vecchio Wins IQ Challenge with Videogame that Mimics PTSD May 12, 2022
- In Memoriam: EBV Director Michael Zacchea April 28, 2022
- Michelle Cote, Relentless Advocate for Innovation and Hartford, Named A Top Woman in Business April 11, 2022
- MTU is running three webinars celebrating trailblazing women leaders and entrepreneurs March 8, 2022
Upcoming Events
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Oct
3
CCEI's Wolff New Venture Competition5:00pm
CCEI's Wolff New Venture Competition
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Other In Person and Livestreamed
You’re invited to the 2022 Wolff New Venture Competition! Watch live pitches by the top five UConn startups from the CCEI Summer Fellowship program as they pitch for a $25,000 cash prize!
The featured startups were chosen on a basis of venture viability and value added to the market. At the event, each startup will pitch their venture and a panel of judges will decide which startup deserves the Wolff Prize and the $25,000 accompanying it.
The 2022 Wolff New Venture Competition will be held on October 3, 2022, from 5-7:30pm at the UConn GBLC in Hartford, CT, with a livestream available as well. This event is open to the public.
Please RSVP here to attend in person and/or to receive the livestream link: https://ccei.uconn.edu/wolff-new-venture-competition/
The 2022 Wolff New Venture Competition finalists are:
Appoint
Software that removes the burdens of overly complicated nursing clinical schedules and the stress of creating them. Founders: Hunter Bowden, Alumni, School of Business; Michael Greco, Alumni, School of Business; Hailey Altobelli, Alumni, School of Business; Jonathan Moore, Faculty, School of Business; Michelle Saglimbene
Genesist
An RNA based reagent that can make the healthy tissue surrounding a tumor in patients' body more resistive against breast cancer metastasis. Founder: Ashkan Novin, Ph.D Candidate, School of Engineering
Lactation Innovations
Our product, the Manula Milk Monitor, provides critical insights of how much breastmilk an infant has ingested, helping to prevent dehydration and hyperbilirubinemia in the infant, while increasing the mother's confidence in breastfeeding. Founders: Jayme Coates, Alumni, School of Engineering (MS) and School of Business (MBA); Brittany Molkenthin, Alumni, School of Nursing
RiboDynamics
Our enterprise aims to develop technology for the detection of pathogens in biological material based on the presence of specific RNA biomarkers. Having demonstrated the ability to detect salmonella, listeria, and E. coli in milk, as well as Zika virus in mosquitoes, RiboDynamics is now testing applications in human diagnostics of infectious diseases/conditions, such as sepsis, HIV-1, Hepatitis C, and Covid-19. Founders: Limin Deng, Post Doc, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Daniele Fabris, Faculty, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
ShadeSnap
Giving prescription glasses the ability to tint and un-tint on demand. Founders: Brian Peng, Undergraduate, School of Engineering; Shivam Patel, Undergraduate, School of Engineering -
Oct
14
CCEI Accelerate UConn - Phase 1 Application Deadline12:00am
CCEI Accelerate UConn - Phase 1 Application Deadline
Friday, October 14th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Other Virtual
Accelerate UConn is UConn’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Site and its mission is to catalyze the transition of new scientific discoveries and capabilities from the lab to the marketplace. Participating teams will receive an introduction to the most critical elements of the I-Corps Curriculum and Lean Launchpad methodology. Over the course of this virtual 5 week program, teams will learn how to determine the market opportunity for their product or technology.
Participants will learn how to:
- Develop new ways to communicate the value of their product or technology
- Understand the structure of the market they are entering
- Develop strategies for generating demand for their product or technology
- Identify next steps needed to launch their venture
- Identify customers most likely to bring first revenue
Teams will receive:
- 5 weeks of training on the Business Model Canvas and Customer Discovery Process
- Coaching from industry experts and access to next step resources
- $2,000 to support customer discovery and development of minimum viable product
- Assistance identifying additional team members
Applications for the Fall 2022 cohort will close on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://accelerate.uconn.edu -
Oct
14
CCEI InsurTech Fellowship Application Deadline12:00am
CCEI InsurTech Fellowship Application Deadline
Friday, October 14th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Other online
The InsurTech Fellows Program offers students an incredible opportunity to increase their understanding of InsurTech, the insurance industry, working with startups, entrepreneurship and innovation. Students will learn how to apply theoretical and practical skills using real-world examples, and interact with industry leaders. This program is only open to full-time students enrolled at UConn or the University of Hartford.
Only students that have enrolled and completed BADM 5894/INS 490/990: InsurTech Venturing course in Fall 2022 will be qualified for the InsurTech Fellows Program.
To apply, please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/insurtech/ -
Oct
17
CCEI Accelerate UConn - Extended Application Deadline!12:00am
CCEI Accelerate UConn - Extended Application Deadline!
Monday, October 17th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Other Virtual
Accelerate UConn is UConn’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Site and its mission is to catalyze the transition of new scientific discoveries and capabilities from the lab to the marketplace. Participating teams will receive an introduction to the most critical elements of the I-Corps Curriculum and Lean Launchpad methodology. Over the course of this virtual 5 week program, teams will learn how to determine the market opportunity for their product or technology.
Participants will learn how to:
- Develop new ways to communicate the value of their product or technology
- Understand the structure of the market they are entering
- Develop strategies for generating demand for their product or technology
- Identify next steps needed to launch their venture
- Identify customers most likely to bring first revenue
Teams will receive:
- 5 weeks of training on the Business Model Canvas and Customer Discovery Process
- Coaching from industry experts and access to next step resources
- $2,000 to support customer discovery and development of minimum viable product
- Assistance identifying additional team members
Applications for the Fall 2022 cohort have been extended and will now close on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://accelerate.uconn.edu -
Oct
21
CCEI Traction - Application Deadline12:00am
CCEI Traction - Application Deadline
Friday, October 21st, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus virtual
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI), launched the Traction program to support UConn-affiliated startup ideas as they work to validate their concept. 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.
Traction is a FREE, virtual program open to all undergraduate and graduate students across all schools at UConn.
Fall 2022 Program Dates:
Application Deadline- Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:59pm
Kickoff- November 1, 2022 from 1-3pm
Webinar 1- November 8, 2022 from 1-3pm
Webinar 2- November 15, 2022 from 1-3pm
Webinar 3- November 29, 2022 from 1-3pm
Finale- December 6, 2022 from 1-3pm
Applications for the Fall 2022 cohort will close on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/traction/ -
Oct
24
CCEI Traction - Application Deadline Extended!12:00am
CCEI Traction - Application Deadline Extended!
Monday, October 24th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus virtual
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI), launched the Traction program to support UConn-affiliated startup ideas as they work to validate their concept. 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.
Traction is a FREE, virtual program open to all undergraduate and graduate students across all schools at UConn.
Fall 2022 Program Dates:
EXTENDED Application Deadline- Monday, October 24, 2022 at 11:59pm
Kickoff- November 1, 2022 from 1-3pm
Webinar 1- November 8, 2022 from 1-3pm
Webinar 2- November 15, 2022 from 1-3pm
Webinar 3- November 29, 2022 from 1-3pm
Finale- December 6, 2022 from 1-3pm
Applications for the Fall 2022 cohort will close on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/traction/ -
Oct
25
CCEI Get Seeded Pitch Night 26:00pm
CCEI Get Seeded Pitch Night 2
Tuesday, October 25th, 2022
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Other virtual
Get Seeded was developed to give students the opportunity to help move their business ideas forward by providing them with seed funding, mentorship, and next step resources.
Here’s how it works:
1. Interested students can apply to pitch an idea at one of our “Shark Tank style” pitch nights
2. Selected participants will then pitch their idea for 5 minutes at one of our virtual pitch nights to members of the audience
3. At the end of the night, the audience votes for their favorite ideas
4. The top 3 teams of the night will win $1,000, $750 and $500 respectively, in non-dilutive seed funding towards their new business venture or idea!
5. In April, the top five teams from our pitch nights are invited to pitch at Demo Day, where teams can win up to $5,000 in seed funding!
2022-2023 Pitch Nights
Monday, September 26, 6pm
Tuesday, October 25, 6pm
Wednesday, November 30, 6pm
Tuesday, January 31, 6pm
Monday, February 20, 6pm
Demo Day: April 18, 5pm
Apply to pitch at Get Seeded HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/
Teams are selected up to one week prior to the pitch night.
RSVP to attend an upcoming pitch night HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/ -
Oct
28
CCEI BUILD Hartford Fellowship Application Deadline12:00am
CCEI BUILD Hartford Fellowship Application Deadline
Friday, October 28th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Other online
Are you looking for more economic, innovative, and entrepreneurial opportunities? BUILD Hartford provides students the opportunity to dive into the entrepreneurial ecosystem within Hartford. Students who are enrolled in the BUILD Hartford course have the opportunity to apply for a fellowship with the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for the Spring semester. This unique opportunity will allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real world applications. They will be given the opportunity to work closely with local entrepreneurs and the CCEI faculty with the goal of interconnecting a network of entrepreneurs in Hartford. Upon completion of the program, students will emerge with a vastly expanded network, fine-tuned leadership skills, and will be better poised to enter the workforce after college.
To be eligible to apply, students must be enrolled in the BUILD Hartford course or have been a part of the inaugural BUILD Hartford cohort.
To apply, please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/build-hartford/ -
Nov
30
CCEI Get Seeded Pitch Night 36:00pm
CCEI Get Seeded Pitch Night 3
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Other virtual
Get Seeded was developed to give students the opportunity to help move their business ideas forward by providing them with seed funding, mentorship, and next step resources.
Here’s how it works:
1. Interested students can apply to pitch an idea at one of our “Shark Tank style” pitch nights
2. Selected participants will then pitch their idea for 5 minutes at one of our virtual pitch nights to members of the audience
3. At the end of the night, the audience votes for their favorite ideas
4. The top 3 teams of the night will win $1,000, $750 and $500 respectively, in non-dilutive seed funding towards their new business venture or idea!
5. In April, the top five teams from our pitch nights are invited to pitch at Demo Day, where teams can win up to $5,000 in seed funding!
2022-2023 Pitch Nights
Monday, September 26, 6pm
Tuesday, October 25, 6pm
Wednesday, November 30, 6pm
Tuesday, January 31, 6pm
Monday, February 20, 6pm
Demo Day: April 18, 5pm
Apply to pitch at Get Seeded HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/
Teams are selected up to one week prior to the pitch night.
RSVP to attend an upcoming pitch night HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/ -
Jan
31
CCEI Get Seeded Pitch Night46:00pm
CCEI Get Seeded Pitch Night4
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Other virtual
Get Seeded was developed to give students the opportunity to help move their business ideas forward by providing them with seed funding, mentorship, and next step resources.
Here’s how it works:
1. Interested students can apply to pitch an idea at one of our “Shark Tank style” pitch nights
2. Selected participants will then pitch their idea for 5 minutes at one of our virtual pitch nights to members of the audience
3. At the end of the night, the audience votes for their favorite ideas
4. The top 3 teams of the night will win $1,000, $750 and $500 respectively, in non-dilutive seed funding towards their new business venture or idea!
5. In April, the top five teams from our pitch nights are invited to pitch at Demo Day, where teams can win up to $5,000 in seed funding!
2022-2023 Pitch Nights
Monday, September 26, 6pm
Tuesday, October 25, 6pm
Wednesday, November 30, 6pm
Tuesday, January 31, 6pm
Monday, February 20, 6pm
Demo Day: April 18, 5pm
Apply to pitch at Get Seeded HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/
Teams are selected up to one week prior to the pitch night.
RSVP to attend an upcoming pitch night HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/
