The info session will provide you with information on the NSF I-Corps methodology, give a sneak peek into content taught in program, and outline potential funding opportunities. Learn how to make real-world impact with your innovations by turning them into products/services that create value in the market Take your novel ideas to the next level … Continue reading "Info Session: Accelerate UConn NSF I-Corps Program"
Panelists: Sayoko Blodgett-Ford ’94, Sease Faculty Research Scholar and Associate Professor of Law, Drake University Law School Cynthia Cwik ’87, Arbitrator/Mediator with JAMS; Vice-Chair, American Bar Association (ABA) Presidential Task Force on Law and AI; and former Partner at Jones Day and Latham & Watkins LLP Sam Mandel ’87, Founder, Artists Mutual and Advisor, betaworks … Continue reading "AI: The Magic, Some Realities, and the Future"
HackUConn is UConn’s annual ~20-hour overnight event open to undergraduate students of all majors who are seeking to solve some of the world’s biggest problems identified by fellow students. Participants who take on this challenge can compete for scholarship funding and door prizes. This year’s theme is Universities of Tomorrow! The event is free … Continue reading "Universities of Tomorrow: A HackUConn Event"
The Big Connecticut Food Event is an annual one-day event that gathers CPG/wholesale-focused food & beverage brands and other key stakeholders spanning the Connecticut food entrepreneurship ecosystem to network, share ideas, and showcase products and services. Our goal is to support the development of the state’s entrepreneurship pipeline so it produces multiple food and beverage … Continue reading "The Big Connecticut Food Event"
HAYVN HATCH is a unique women-centric pitch night, brought to you by founders HAYVN Coworking with VentureMom.com, Realist Ventures & P Garyn Productions. Our missions align. We support female founders. Women who have started businesses and need funding, exposure, marketing and growth. You’ll hear from 5 female entrepreneurs who are ready to grow. Please come meet the amazing founders & teams … Continue reading "HAYVN HATCH Darien – Female Founder Pitch Night Series (Deadline 1/17)"
Ever wondered what it really takes to build a venture fund investing in climate solutions from the ground up? Who funds it, how it’s structured, and what goes into shaping a winning portfolio? Join us for an off-the-record, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Connecticut Innovations’ Climate Tech Fund with investor Drew D’Alelio. Get an … Continue reading "Cocktails + Capital: Building CI’s Climate Tech Fund"
Avinash Venkatesh ’11 is a Managing Director and the Global Co-Head of the Strategic Transactions Group at Barclays. Prior to Barclays, Avinash was a tax associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and a corporate associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Avinash holds a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and a J.D. from Yale … Continue reading "Avinash Venkatesh ’11, Managing Director and Global Co-Head, Strategic Transactions Group, Barclays"
Let's gather for first Green Drinks of the year: The ultimate climate-connector for conversation and inspiration in New Haven, CT. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, inventor or climate enthusiast, we invite you to our hub at 770 Chapel Street in New Haven for drinks and light bites on Thursday, March 27th, from 5:00-7:30pm. More details coming soon
TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series (3 of 12) , ZOOM Peter Gennuso Business Formation and Contracts April 3, 2025 5:30 to 6:45 PM ZOOM (VIRTUAL) Peter J. Gennuso, Partner, McCarter & English LLC or C Corporation ? Contracts. Insurance and liability. As the 3rdd in our 12-week Thursday evening series of expert presentations on elements for successful venture development, TechXel … Continue reading "TechXel Stamford Venture Expert ZOOM: Peter Gennuso, Business Formation"
The Spring QU Pitch Competition, sponsored by the M&T Bank Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is an opportunity for students from all disciplines, undergraduate and graduate. Students are invited to submit entries for new ventures in such categories as products, services, healthcare, social impact, sustainability, arts, family business and more. Event Details Registration is required … Continue reading "Spring QU Launchpad Pitch Competition"
