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Connecticut Invents

Also known as: UNew Haven x FORGE x NextMinds

University of New Haven · West Haven, CT

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.

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Quick fit check

  • Offers direct funding
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Partially verified

Key numbers

Funding range

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In Kind Support, Scholarship

Equity

None

Application

Annual

Partnership

Last activity

2026-06-23

Medium confidence

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.

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.