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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Gamifies participation in Month of Discovery events. Earn points to win prizes and get recognized on a Leaderboard.
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Aria Penna '25 (BUS) has found a passion in entrepreneurship and innovation through her work for the Werth Institute. (Contributed photo)

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

Emily Wicks, Gary Wolff, and Sandy Chafouleas pose with the $25,000 check following the Wolff New Venture Competition. Wicks and Chafouleas are the founders of Feel Your Best Self, which won the top award. Photo by Alex Syphers/Defining Studios

Wolff Entrepreneurship Competition Crowns Startup That Brings Emotional-Coping Skills to Elementary-Age Kids

The Wolff competition awarded almost $60,000 in funds for UConn-affiliated startups. Read on UConn Today

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Marketing Students Played a Pivotal Role in Creating a Safer UConn

'I knew it could save lives' 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