Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Welcome to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship community!

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.  As a follower of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

Pick a Card, Any Card: Undergrad Startup Combines Flashcards with Augmented Reality for Neurodivergent Students

Published on April 1, 2023

‘Of all those moments that we could have chosen to stop, we continued to keep going’. UConn students Justin Nappi and Sudiksha Mallick ae cofounders of SmartCards AR, LLC, a learning platform that works to provide an interactive educational experience for students in grades 2-5, particularly those who are neurodivergent.

By Joseph DeVito
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‘My Advice to Future Entrepreneurs is: TRY!’

Published on March 24, 2023

UConn’s highly successful iQ entrepreneurship competition prepares for 12th season.

By Claire Hall
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Debbie Sterling

Published on March 21, 2023

March is Women’s History Month, so to celebrate today we’re highlighting Debbie Sterling, founder and CEO of GoldieBlox!

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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State-Sponsored Programs That Support Entrepreneurs

Published on March 16, 2023

Looking for support for your business idea? Check out these state resources for entrepreneurs!

By Jessica Esposito
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Cleaning up the ‘Wild West’ of CBD: UConn Startup PCTRx Revolutionizing Industry with Novel Polymer Platform

Published on March 10, 2023

PCTRx is developing its recently licensed polycannabinoid platform technology as a drug delivery system and biodegradable plastics, with an eye toward even more applications.

By Anna Zarra Aldrich
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First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation.

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Simone Morris: Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship

Latinx Heritage Month Spotlight: Noëlle Santos

Student Success Story: Aarthi Shankar

Brainstorming Business Ideas: Entrepreneur Month

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NetWerx Program

NetWerx Program

The Werth Institute NetWerx Program builds bridges between current students and UConn alumni through multiple engagement opportunities centering around how …

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Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Career Search Engines

Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …

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Werth Institute

Werth Institute

Under University leadership, the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation brings together myriad programs that foster entrepreneurship and …

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Women’s Business Development Council

Women’s Business Development Council

Women’s Business Development Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing the tools and resources to help …

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U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration

We support America’s small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and …

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