Join AU for two introductory workshops - open to all members of the UConn Community. The goal of these workshops is to introduce the fundamental concepts of business model development used in the National Science Foundation’s I Corps program, and help you prepare an effective application to the 7-week extended program. All those interested in applying for the extended program and seed funding are strongly encouraged to attend these workshops:
Register for one of our Business Model Canvas workshops:
- August 27, 2015
9:00am-1:00pm
UConn Health, Cell & Genome Science Building
400 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
- September 3, 2015
1:00-5:00pm
UConn, Advanced Technology Lab,
1392 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT
Lunch will be served. Followed by BBQ networking event 5:00-7:00pm
Register for "A Problem-Solving Approach to Entrepreneurship"
- September 11, 2015
8:30am-4:30pm
UConn Innovation Accelerator
222 Pitkin St., East Hartford, CT
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click to register.
The Accelerate UConn funding application is now available online, and is to be submitted via email to accelerateuconn@uconn.edu by September 15, 2015. Go to www.accelerate.uconn.edu to download and complete the application.
Accelerate UConn is designed to inspire faculty, post docs, and/or students to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. The program provides minor seed funding to winning teams, and is jointly operated by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Visit www.accelerate.uconn.edu to learn more.
For more information, contact: Accelerate UConn at accelerateuconn@uconn.edu