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Innovation HubIndirect supportNo equityPartially Verified

The Elevation Center

Also known as: UNew Haven Elevation Center, Center for Innovation and Applied Technology

University of New Haven · West Haven, CT

133,000 sq ft innovation hub adjacent to campus, positioned as a "first-of-its-kind ecosystem" connecting students, faculty, and industry partners for real-world problem solving, applied research, and economic development. Funded by at least $10M in private capital toward a $25M goal.

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Quick fit check

  • Indirect support only
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Partially verified

Key numbers

Funding range

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Industry Sponsored Research, In Kind Support

Equity

None

Application

Rolling

School Specific

Last activity

2026-06-23

Medium confidence

Application and Timing

Under active development. Industry partners join via master research agreements. Connecticut Invents selects qualifying K-12 inventors.

Participants

UNewHaven students and faculty, regional industry partners, K-12 inventors via Connecticut Invents pathway.

Funding and Equity

Initial private gift of $10M toward $25M goal. No direct venture funding; industry collaborations provide sponsored research support. No equity taken.

Recent Activity

  • 2025: $10M secured to develop the center
  • 2026: Facility officially branded The Elevation Center
  • 2026: Master research agreement with Eastern Metal Works
  • 2026: Connecticut Invents MOU signed with FORGE and NextMinds

Known Startups or Winners

Not yet producing a public startup portfolio; still in build-out phase.

Verification Gaps

  • Governance and staffing not yet public
  • Startup outcomes not yet measurable (build-out phase)
  • Whether formal seed capital or venture funds planned
Additional research notesShow

Evidence

UNewHaven Elevation Center official release.[1] Connecticut Invents MOU documentation.[2]