Economic Development
New Federal Funds Will Support Projects to Enhance Aquaculture Education, Kelp Farming
Federal grant funding will provide for assessment of workforce needs and purchase of mobile lab
UConn Joins Elite Cohort of Economically Impactful Institutions
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) honors UConn’s success as economic engine and innovation driver for the state and region.
From Public Health to Platform and Marketing for Startups – Sumia Shaikh’s Unconventional Path to Venture Capital
Shaikh is using her knowledge of public health to advance health innovation and equity in entrepreneurship
UConn Study Finds Squeeze from Labor Shortage Tightens on Connecticut Farmers
With unemployment rates at record lows, workforce development programs could help increase the talent pipeline for Connecticut's agriculture industry
TIP Digital’s WaveAerospace Begins Pre-Orders for Its 4th Aircraft
WaveAerospace designs aircraft that can fly safely and reliably in extreme weather when other aircraft can’t fly. They have just launched their fourth commercial aircraft
Building an Innovation Ecosystem Where Everyone Can Thrive
'We have leaders who believe in Connecticut, we have the resources, and we have the talent'
UConn, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Sign Collaboration Memorandum
The formal collaboration agreement will link the two institutions for joint projects and funding opportunities
New UConn Law Clinic Will Aid Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Others
The Transactional Law Clinic will help expand businesses, mitigate risks, and provide confidence for parties engaged in making deals
UConn Selected to Lead Clean-Energy Project to Help U.S. Industries in Decarbonizing Efforts
'Investments in net-zero-carbon technologies and industry decarbonization can strengthen U.S. and Connecticut manufacturing competitiveness, which then creates new jobs and economic opportunities that improve quality of life'
CCEI Research Team Publishes Report on Early-Stage Entrepreneur Needs
University accelerators, that provide coaching, mentoring, and funding, have long measured success by long-term business stability and revenue generation