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We are proud to present the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s annual Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 — a reflection of a year defined by growth, creativity, and progress. This report highlights the remarkable achievements of our entrepreneurial community and the meaningful ways CCEI has advanced innovation across UConn and beyond. What stands […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) is proud to celebrate the achievements of the June/July cohort of the Accelerate UConn Propelus program. Over the course of this four-week initiative, as part of UConn’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps site, participants gained critical skills and resources to explore the market potential of their […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) is proud to present the 23 veterans and military spouses selected to participate in our annual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) program! Offered in three phases, EBV provides veterans with the skills necessary to successfully launch and grow a new business. Through online coursework, an intense on-campus […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CCEI’s EBV program continues our quarterly Alumni Spotlight series with Rachel Czmyr. Rachel and her husband Stephen Budner are both Air Force Veterans. After 45 years of combined service, they, along with their 3 boys, made Ohio their final home and began their journey to founding ECOthrive Farms, LLC. Mehgan Williams, Program Coordinator for our […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) is proud to celebrate the achievements of the April cohort of the Accelerate UConn Propelus program. Over the course of this four-week initiative, as part of UConn’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps site, participants gained critical skills and resources to explore the market potential of their […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Starting a business is an exhilarating journey, but it’s also one filled with challenges, setbacks, and uncertainties. One of the key factors that separates those who succeed from those who give up is passion. While strategy, funding, and market research are critical, passion is the fuel that keeps entrepreneurs moving forward when things get tough. […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) is pleased to recognize the February cohort of the Accelerate UConn Propelus program for successfully completing the four-week initiative. As part of UConn’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps site, this program is designed to equip early-stage ventures with the skills and resources needed to assess the […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CCEI’s EBV program continues our quarterly Alumni Spotlight series with Shon Barnwell. Shon is currently the proud owner and operator of three entrepreneurial efforts: Shon Barnwell Events produces memorable celebrations and travel adventures; Barnwell Publishing designs and delivers impactful workforce training; and Team Barnwell Properties acquires, rents, and manages residential real estate. Mehgan Williams, EBV’s […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
I’m embracing the word alignment as not only my guiding theme for 2025, but the word of the year for CCEI. For me, alignment is about ensuring that all aspects of life and work move cohesively toward a shared vision. It’s about harmonizing values, actions, and ultimately the outcomes that I achieve. What is Alignment? […]| Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Since our Wolff New Venture Competition ended in October, the 25+ startups featured in our Startup Showcase component of the evening are actively moving for ...| ccei.uconn.edu
CCEI inspires a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation across all academic disciplines at UConn by offering programs that support new venture development, teaching courses that engage students in innovation, and connecting the University to the greater entrepreneurial ecosystem ]in Connecticut.| ccei.uconn.edu
WOLFF NEW VENTURE COMPETITION The Wolff New Venture Competition features pitches by the top startups coming out of UConn each year. The legwork for the comp ...| ccei.uconn.edu
