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SHU iHub (West Campus)
Also known as: Sacred Heart iHub, SHU Innovation Hub
Sacred Heart University · Fairfield, CT
Innovation hub located on SHU's West Campus created in partnership with Verizon. Hosts companies, entrepreneurs, and SHU students in a shared space with access to faculty, students, labs, and Verizon technology. Provides subsidized or structured access to space, labs, facilities, mentors, and Verizon-powered infrastructure. Students access internships and employment pathways through the hub.
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Partially verified
Key numbers
Funding range
—
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-23
Medium confidence
Application and Timing
Companies can apply to become members/tenants. Students access via internships through Handshake/CCPD.
Participants
External companies and entrepreneurs as tenants/members plus SHU students and faculty collaborating on projects and internships.
Funding and Equity
Provides space and resources, not direct grants. No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- 2023 Spectrum article describes ongoing opportunities with iHub
- Marketed as enhancing SHU's leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship
- Ongoing internship placements
Known Startups or Winners
Specific tenant startups not named on public pages.
Verification Gaps
- Current tenant list not public
- Number of companies hosted not disclosed
- Formal accelerator or cohort programming not documented
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
SHU iHub official page.[1] Spectrum student newspaper article on iHub opportunities.[2] GlobeNewswire announcement.[3]
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting SHU iHub (West Campus) at Sacred Heart University.
1 source
