Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI)
About the program · 1 linked sources
CCEI is the University of Connecticut's central entrepreneurship center, founded in 2007 and based in the School of Business. It operates as the primary hub for venture development, running flagship programs including the Summer Accelerator ($15K non-dilutive), Get Seeded Pitch Nights ($1K), Accelerate UConn (NSF I-Corps), and the Wolff New Venture Competition ($150K+ pool, $30K grand prize). In 2026, CCEI was ranked in the Princeton Review Top 50 for both undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs and received a GCEC award.
Also known as: CCEI
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-23); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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Funding range
Not listed
Non Dilutive
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-23
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Application and Timing
Program-specific cycles: Summer Accelerator applications open winter/spring for summer cohort; Get Seeded runs Fall/Spring with rolling applications; Accelerate UConn cohort-based.
Participants
Open to UConn students (all majors), faculty, staff, and alumni. Specific programs have varied eligibility.
Funding and Equity
Programs offer non-dilutive grants and stipends. The Summer Accelerator provides $15K non-equity per startup. Get Seeded offers up to $1K per event. The Wolff New Venture Competition awards $150K+ annually. No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- Summer 2026 Accelerator cohort active (June-July 2026)
- Princeton Review Top 50 ranking 2026
- GCEC award
- BUILD Hartford Course celebrated 5 years (May 2026)
Known Startups or Winners
Summer Accelerator alumni include WheelPrice, LambdaVision, Bastion, Phoenix Tailings, Levo International, Kona Brand, Encapsulate, Stemify, and dozens more. Get Seeded has funded 100+ student ventures since 2018.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Total number of ventures launched through CCEI since 2007 not disclosed
- Wolff New Venture Competition historical winner list not aggregated
- CCEI operating budget not public
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Evidence
CCEI official site with full program descriptions.[1] Summer Accelerator program page with alumni list.[2] Innovation Quest official site.[3]
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News articles and official sources documenting Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) at University of Connecticut.
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CCEI Official Site
University of Connecticut, School of Business
University of Connecticut, School of Business
CCEI Official Site
Official CCEI homepage describing the center, all programs, Princeton Review Top 50 ranking (2026), GCEC award, and contact information.
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