Traction was originally launched as a way to provide students with early-stage business support and to help them validate their idea with potential customers. CCEI has now expanded the Traction program, starting in Fall 2023, to include additional elements to support student entrepreneurs. This program is now designed to provide on- and off-ramps for students to participate in various entrepreneurship programs. The main elements of this program include: open workshops, office hours with mentors, a point system for students to gain access to seed funding, and an application process to join our incubation space.
2023-2024 Workshops
Design Thinking – September 27 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Problem Solution Fit – October 12 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Understanding Your Customer – October 23 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Business Model Canvas – November 8 @ 6:30-7:30pm
How To Create A Pitch Deck – November 28 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Legal Considerations for Your Startup – January 17 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Problem Solution Fit – January 29 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Gaining Insight From Your Customers – February 15 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Business Model Canvas – February 27 @ 6:30-7:30pm
How to Create A Pitch Deck – March 19 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Prototype Development and Product Design – April 2 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Building a Revenue Model – April 18 @ 6:30-7:30pm
For more information and to register for the workshops: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/traction/
Traction is coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu
For more information, contact: Michaela at Michaela.Hartl@uconn.edu / (860) 728-2101