Building a Culture
of Innovation

At UConn, entrepreneurship is a way of thinking, unrestrained by school, college, or program.

Our students, faculty, and staff seek to improve the world around them through innovation, meeting societal needs with novel solutions for products, services, and processes. The Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation links the multitude of ways students can learn and practice entrepreneurship at the University, unlocking an innovative mindset in every student and instilling an inquisitive approach to rejecting the status quo.

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Oct 4th

Kick Off Event

Join Squared Labs as they share stories, collaborations, and experiences that showcase student talent.

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Oct 15th

Research Connections

Expose primarily first and second year students to UConn's rich landscape of research through meaningful interactions with faculty, staff, graduate students, peers, and other key partners.

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Oct 20th

Fall Frontiers

A hybrid exhibition where dozens of UConn undergraduates share the research and creative projects they have pursued with the university community.

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Oct 26th

Innovation Experience Expo

An opportunity for UConn students to discover the wide range of programs, resources, and activities facilitating entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity at the university.

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Michael Invernale, a senior licensing manager for UConn's Technology Commercialization Services, holds four patents and has authored more than 18 publications.

UConn Senior Licensing Manager Wins Prestigious National Scholarship

Michael Invernale earned a scholarship in recognition of their exemplary level of creativity and innovation. Read on UConn Today

Five distinguished alumni have been named the newest inductees to the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame (Nathan Oldham / School of Business Photo)

Five Alumni to be Inducted into UConn School of Business Hall of Fame

'Their accomplishments remind us of the great foundation our business school provides for diverse endeavors' Read on UConn Today

Amelia Martin pitching at the CCEI Summer Fellowship Finale (Defining Studios)

UConn’s Innovation Quest Turns Students into Entrepreneurs

CEO Amelia Martin recalls being asked: ‘Do you have what it takes? Read on UConn Today

By the Numbers

  60+ Member Programs

  $22.5M Commitment from Peter J. Werth for UConn Entreprenurship Programs

Since 2015 100 Teams Have Participated in Accelerate UConn Entreprenurship Training

  650+ Patents Issued for UConn Innovations