Angel Investor Forum

Connecticut Innovations recently launched our new Future Fund, a $50 million fund focused on seeking diverse, venture-backable companies, with an emphasis on underrepresented teams. The fund is industry agnostic, but will prioritize disruptive, tech-enabled startups showing high growth potential. We are hosting a Future Fund Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, March 1, from 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading "CTN – Future Fund Lunch & Learn"

A unique women-centric pitch night

Startup Yale brings together Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards in two days packed with pitches, prizes, and world-changing ideas. Here, Yale innovators join community leaders, investors, and practitioners to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem. Thursday 3:00-5:00 pm : Thorne Prize 6:00-8:00 pm: … Continue reading "Yale Entrpreneurship and Innovation Across Yale"

We are back and finally in-person! Join us on Thursday, March 30th, and Friday, March 31st, for #StartupYale2023. This year we are giving away over $175,000 in cash prizes! Startup Yale brings together Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards in two days packed with pitches, prizes, and world-changing ideas. Here, Yale innovators join community leaders, investors, and practitioners to reimagine the … Continue reading "StartUp Yale 2023"

Hayvn Co-Working.

Location Lender School of Business SB 109 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship This event requires an invitation Registration is required in advance of the event If you have any questions, contact PUC Innovation & Entrepreneurship: hanna.hejmowski@quinnipiac.edu

Location Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium The 2023 QU Pitch competition is a highlight of the year, in which students will present to a panel of judges and have the opportunity to win prize money. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit entries for businesses in all types of categories … Continue reading "2023 QU Pitch Competition"

Please join us for the Future Climate Venture Studio Showcase featuring presentations and panel discussions with our six inaugural company founders. The event will begin with a Welcome Address from UConn President Dr. Radenka Maric and will be followed by a networking reception with our program partners and industry leaders. Lunch and refreshments will be served. This … Continue reading "Future Climate Venture Studio Showcase"

Join HAYVN and Tidal River Angel Group/Fund ANGEL INVESTING 101 HAYVN is partnering with Tidal River, a CT-based group of women investors who will be leading the conversation about what you need to know to evaluate early stage/seed investment opportunities. Learn critical questions to ask entrepreneurs and get some practice vetting real women with innovative … Continue reading "Tidal River Angel Investing Fundamentals"