Student Activities

  • First Year Women Werth Innovators Application Open

    Are you a current first-year student who identifies as a woman 

    And

    Do you have a passion in an area you can create change in?
    Do you have an idea or interest in entrepreneurship?
    Do you want to meet other like-minded students you can work alongside of?
    Have you started, created or founded something or really want to learn how?
    Do you want to get paid to bring your ideas to life?

    Who: We are looking for driven, creative, and curious women to join the upcoming cohort of the Werth Innovators program. Werth Innovators work on an impactful project during the academic year and beyond with ongoing opportunities and network growth. Community building activities and events take place beginning October 2024 and weekly group meetings take place during the academic year after selection. Successful participation leads to a $4k summer internship in 2025 evolving and executing your idea full time!

    What: The Werth Innovators program is dedicated to developing new leaders within UConn’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! The program creates accessibility to entrepreneurial programs and mentorship for students. Personalized resources and support is provided to accelerate student development and turn passions and interests into action!

    Why: As a Werth Innovator, you will have access to a network of successful entrepreneurs and leaders and become part of a unique community of students who are building an entrepreneurial mindset. You'll be provided the tools and environment to work on a problem you are passionate about creating testable solutions to. You'll have access to exclusive experiences and activities all geared toward empowering you to bring your idea to life!

    Thank you for your interest and we look forward to reviewing your application. Questions? Visit https://werth.institute.uconn.edu/WI/ or email Katie.Britt@uconn.edu; Director of Leadership Development at The Werth Institute.

    Application deadline: September 30th, 2024 at midnight. No major or GPA requirement. Video submission required. You will be asked to interview.
    For more information, contact: Katie Britt at katie.britt@uconn.edu