The Elevation Center
About the program · 2 linked sources
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.
Also known as: UNew Haven Elevation Center, Center for Innovation and Applied Technology
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
Industry Sponsored Research, In Kind Support
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
School Specific
Last activity
2026-06-23
Medium confidence
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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.
Research gaps & things to verify
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]
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting The Elevation Center at University of New Haven.
2 sources
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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University of New Haven
The Elevation Center — $10M+ Innovation Hub
UNewHaven news release naming The Elevation Center, a 133K sq ft innovation hub with $10M+ investment.
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