Connecticut Invents
About the program · 1 linked sources
Collaborative framework between University of New Haven, FORGE, and NextMinds to support commercialization of student-created inventions from K-12 Invention Convention. Offers full-tuition undergraduate degrees at UNewHaven plus expert productization and manufacturing guidance.
Also known as: UNew Haven x FORGE x NextMinds
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.
Key numbers
Funding range
Not listed
In Kind Support, Scholarship
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Partnership
Last activity
2026-06-23
Medium confidence
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Application and Timing
Selection driven by Invention Convention outcomes and partnership criteria. Likely ongoing annually or by cohort.
Participants
Select K-12 student inventors from NextMinds' (CT Invention Convention) pipeline who matriculate at UNewHaven. UNewHaven faculty, FORGE mentors, and industry partners.
Funding and Equity
University provides tuition-free four-year undergraduate education. FORGE provides manufacturing and productization support. UNewHaven assumes IP maintenance, legal protections, and business support. No explicit equity stake disclosed.
Recent Activity
- 2026: MOU signed launching Connecticut Invents
- Widely promoted by university and state innovation leaders mid-2026
- Positions UNewHaven as backbone institution for this pipeline
Known Startups or Winners
No formal list yet; program launched 2026.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Full terms of MOU not public
- First cohort not yet selected or announced
- IP-sharing model between partners not fully detailed
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
UNewHaven official release.[1] FORGE announcement.[2] External commentary from state innovation leaders.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Connecticut Invents at University of New Haven.
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Connecticut Invents — FORGE & NextMinds Partnership
University of New Haven
University of New Haven
Connecticut Invents — FORGE & NextMinds Partnership
UNewHaven news on Connecticut Invents partnership offering tuition scholarships and commercialization support for student inventors.
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