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.
Get Started
Oct 4th
Kick Off Event
Join Squared Labs as they share stories, collaborations, and experiences that showcase student talent.
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.
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.
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.

Participate in Discovery Quest
Gamifies participation in Month of Discovery events. Earn points to win prizes and get recognized on a Leaderboard.
Learn More
Weekly Werth

After Semester-Long Development, Student-Created ‘BrewConn’ Beer Debuts with Glowing Reviews
New UConn brewing innovation initiative seeks to bring education, research, outreach to industry. Read on UConn Today

UConn Startup Earns Small Business Grant to Commercialize Voltage-Sensitive Dyes
A team of UConn Health researchers has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to commercialize their voltage-sensitive dyes. Read on UConn Today

Month of Discovery Student Researcher: Aria Penna, BUS ‘25
Aria Penna's transformative journey at UConn, from a law school hopeful to a budding entrepreneur and finance enthusiast. This story is part of the Month of Discovery series. Read on UConn Today