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Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT·University

Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university in Fairfield, Connecticut, founded in 1942. Its entrepreneurship ecosystem centers on the Fairfield StartUp Showcase, a year-long venture program awarding ~$50K in seed funding at an annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition. The Dolan School of Business offers an Entrepreneurship minor that feeds into the program, and the Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab supports interdisciplinary creative projects. Fairfield has no formal accelerator, incubator, or tech transfer office, but maintains an active undergraduate venture pipeline with consistent 2024-2026 activity.

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At a glance

Indexed programs

2

2 currently active

Top direct funding

$50,000

Fairfield StartUp Showcase

Equity

No equity on indexed programs

Program mix

2

Academic Program · Pitch Competition

Research verdict

Include. Fairfield University has a clearly active, branded, and recurring StartUp Showcase program with meaningful non-dilutive funding (~$50K), structured mentorship, and multiple 2024-2026 data points confirming continuity. meaningful undergraduate venture support with a strong pitch competition, but no accelerator, incubator, venture fund, or tech transfer infrastructure.

Programs to explore

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2 programs indexed

Funding and Equity

The StartUp Showcase awards ~$50K in non-dilutive seed funding annually. No equity or SAFE instruments documented. No venture fund, proof-of-concept fund, or angel network identified.

Recent Activity

  • May 2026: StartUp Showcase awards top honors to Leave It to Us and EviSyna.
  • 2025-2026: Active recruitment cycle with November auditions and April Showcase.
  • April 2024: Celebration of Student Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Quick Center.
  • 2024-2026: Consistent annual program cycle maintained.

Known startups and winners

Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.

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EviSyna

$50,000

prize won

Fairfield University · Fairfield StartUp Showcase

Notable alumni outcome

Student venture and 2026 Fairfield StartUp Showcase top winner from the ~$50K seed funding pool.

Leave It to Us

$50,000

prize won

Fairfield University · Fairfield StartUp Showcase

Notable alumni outcome

Student venture and 2026 Fairfield StartUp Showcase top winner from the ~$50K seed funding pool.

Historical winners (research notes)
  • Leave It to Us — 2026 StartUp Showcase top winner.
  • EviSyna — 2026 StartUp Showcase top winner.

Missing Information

  • Complete list of past winners (2019-2023) and post-graduation venture outcomes.
  • Exact prize breakdown and total annual seed pool confirmed year-over-year.
  • Whether any formal tech transfer or commercialization function exists.
  • Dedicated incubator/co-working space details beyond the Innovation Lab.
  • External partnerships with local accelerators or economic development agencies.

Fairfield University

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