OUR STARTUPS

Elevate your venture with any of our programs offered, designed to empower startups founded by UConn students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Explore our startup alumni below by clicking their logos to visit their websites. If you’re a UConn-affiliated startup seeking business support, connect with Alycia Chrosniak at alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu.

statistic for CCEI including venture funding, entrepreneurs supported, follow-on funding, and ventures supported

statistic for CCEI including venture funding, entrepreneurs supported, follow-on funding, and ventures supported

statistic for CCEI including venture funding, entrepreneurs supported, follow-on funding, and ventures supported

statistic for CCEI including venture funding, entrepreneurs supported, follow-on funding, and ventures supported

statistic for CCEI including venture funding, entrepreneurs supported, follow-on funding, and ventures supported
STARTUP DESCRIPTION FOUNDER(S) HEADQUARTERS CCEI PROGRAMS
bastion logo The first specialty digital clinic for men focused on men's reproductive and prostate health. Reza Amin PhD CT Accelerate UConn (2017), Summer Accelerator (2018), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2018)
wheelprice logo A two-sided marketplace for car enthusiasts to buy and sell automotive parts on the second-hand market. Wally Namane
Kyle Mayers
NC Summer Accelerator (2024), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2024)
provelocity bat logo A baseball training tool, calculated to improve players hitting performance. Elijah Taitel PA Summer Fellowship (2021), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2021)
ropesafe logo A dual-use rope protector and load-bearing anchor strap that is quick and easy to install, stays in position, and exceeds industry safety standards. Jonathan Norton CT Entrepreneurship Bootcamp For Veterans (EBV) Graduate (2018)
govamos logo A travel platform designed for remote teams to simplify the complexities of group travel. Niko Zurita
Luciano Diaz
CT Summer Accelerator (2024), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2024)
veradermics logo A medical dermatology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics that transform the standard-of-care across a range of common skin conditions. Dr. Reid Waldman
Dr. Tim Durso
CT Get Seeded (2020), Accelerate UConn (2020), Summer Accelerator (2020), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2020)
soleia biosciences logo A pharmaceutical company that has developed a long-acting medication to manage pain related to surgery, injury, or chronic disease to improve a patient’s quality of life without the need for opioids. Lakshmi Nair CT Accelerate UConn (2024), Summer Accelerator (2024), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2024)
kona brand logo An apparel company that makes fun winter flannels by combining the feel of traditional flannels with the flare of Hawaiian shirts. Zac Will CT Get Seeded (2020), Traction (2021), Summer Accelerator (2020)
sedmed logo A safer and more independent mobility product to help the elderly and disabled on & off the toilet. Jeremy Bronen
CT Summer Accelerator (2020), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2020)
onewith logo Disruptive, patent-pending women's swimwear designed to fit and feel like seamless underwear. Hayley Segar CT Summer Accelerator (2020), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2020)
swipestorm logo Offering digital solutions for restaurant management – specifically tailored to quick-service restaurants. Their software suite replaces paper-based systems and generic software, and provides valuable insights for owners and managers. Nathan Catapano CT Summer Accelerator (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2023)
happy dinosaur logo A licensable character franchise that combines the spirit of adventure and creativity through children's storytelling. Lyla Andrick NY Traction (2023-2024), Summer Accelerator (2024), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2024)
lambdavision logo Designing and developing an innovative, protein-based artificial retina that utilizes a light-activated protein to restore functional sight to those who would otherwise be blind due to retinal degenerative diseases.  Dr. Nicole Wagner PhD
Jordan Greco
CT Summer Accelerator (2016)
aqualumos logo Developing an integrative system for water utilities and manufacturers to cost-effectively remediate PFAS and meet regulatory requirements. Nikolas Franceschi-Hofmann
CT Get Seeded (2019), Summer Accelerator (2019), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2019)
mudratsurf logo The world's first eco-friendly surfboard core. Amelia Martin CT Get Seeded (2022-2023), Traction (2023), Summer Accelerator (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2023)
pisces Atlantic logo Developing novel aquatic feeds that make use of emerging protein sources to act as an alternative to the outdated conventional feeds that currently dominate the market. Peter Goggins CT Get Seeded (2019), Summer Accelerator (2020), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2020)
phoenix tailings logo Creating a sustainable future by unlocking the full value of our natural resources with zero-waste technology. Nick Myers
MA Accelerate UConn, Summer Accelerator (2019), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2019)
particle N logo A cost-effective way to use precious metals in catalysts and similar mechanisms. Al Kasani CT Get Seeded (2022-2023), Traction (2023-2024), Summer Accelerator (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2023)
stemify logo Understanding and identifying gaps, engaging through digital content and measuring performance with the only all-in-one STEM-focused platform built for students' success. Amit Savkar
William Moschella
David Nichols
CT Summer Accelerator (2018)
encapsulate logo Using evidence-driven, personalized insights from each patient’s therapeutic response profile to determine the most effective treatment regimen. Leila Daneshmandi PhD
Armin Rad PhD
Reza Amin PhD
CT Accelerate UConn (2018), Summer Accelerator (2018), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2018)
luma logo Reimagining hydration with a hyperfocus on building a healthier experience, both for your body and for our planet. Jaden Brodeur
Willy Hogan
UT Summer Accelerator (2022)
levo international logo Creating food security solutions to build stronger communities through partnernships and innovation. Christian Heiden
William Heiden
CT Get Seeded (2019), Summer Accelerator (2019), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2019)
queen bee logo From the hive to your home, restoring trust in natural remedies while saving the bees. Raina Jain
Harsha Jain
CT Traction (2020), Summer Accelerator (2021), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2021)
appoint logo A clinical scheduling assistant.
Jonathan Moore
Hunter Bowden
Hailey Altobelli
Michael Greco
Michelle Saglimbene
CT Accelerate UConn (2021), Summer Accelerator (2022), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2022)
andros innovations logo Manufacturing ammonia synthesis reactors that are cheaper, safer, and more energy efficient than the traditional reactor. Laron Burrows CT Accelerate UConn (2024), Summer Accelerator (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2023)
inprint bio logo Working to create a faster, safer technique that will aid plastic surgeons in reconstruction while minimizing the risk of complications.
Jacob Quint CT Accelerate UConn (2021), Summer Accelerator (2021), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2021)
puure logo An intimate apparel brand creating underwear made of organic and nontoxic materials that promote feminine health and wellness. Christina Phillips CT Get Seeded (2022-2023), Traction (2023-2024), Summer Accelerator (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2023)
feel your best self logo Offering caregivers fun, easy-to-use products to help kids build emotion-focused coping skills to calm themselves, catch their feelings, and connect with others. Sandy Chafouleas PhD
Emily Wicks
CT Accelerate UConn (2022), Summer Accelerator (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2023)
patentplusAI logo Helping both experienced and new patent searchers save time and find better results using AI. Jake Winter
Massyl Mallem
CT Get Seeded (2020), Accelerate UConn (Fall 2020), Summer Accelerator (2021)
genesist logo A CRISPR-based therapy to stop cancer metastasis and recurrence.
Ashkan Novin
Kshitiz Kz
CT Accelerate UConn (2021), Summer Accelerator (2022), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2022)
sourcery logo Allowing researchers to request documents directly from our affiliated institutions through a single login and interface, accessible from any device. Dr. Tom Scheinfeldt
Dr. Wes Hamrick
Brooke Gemmell
Sara Sikes
CT Accelerate UConn (2019), Summer Accelerator (2020)

 

ADDITIONAL UCONN ALUMNI STARTUPS

The Feel Good Lab
Digital Surgeons
FCP Euro
EverTransit
Half Full
'Merican Mule
Wami
Enviro Power
Tea-rrific Ice Cream
Torigen
Pawlicy Advisor
Phood
Voda