| STARTUP | DESCRIPTION | FOUNDER(S) | HEADQUARTERS | CCEI PROGRAMS |
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The first specialty digital clinic for men focused on men's reproductive and prostate health. | Reza Amin Ph.D. | CT | Accelerate UConn (2017), Summer Accelerator (2018), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2018) |
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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) |
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A baseball training tool, calculated to improve players hitting performance. | Elijah Taitel | PA | Summer Fellowship (2021), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2021) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 Ph.D. Yusuf Khan Ph.D. |
CT | Accelerate UConn (2024), Summer Accelerator (2024), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2024) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 Ph.D. Jordan Greco |
CT | Summer Accelerator (2016) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Using evidence-driven, personalized insights from each patient’s therapeutic response profile to determine the most effective treatment regimen. | Leila Daneshmandi Ph.D. Armin Rad Ph.D. Reza Amin Ph.D. |
CT | Accelerate UConn (2018), Summer Accelerator (2018), Wolff New Venture Competition Finalist (2018) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 Ph.D. Emily Wicks |
CT | Accelerate UConn (2022), Summer Accelerator (2023), Wolff New Venture Competition Winner (2023) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
