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UConn Innovation Fund
Also known as: UConn Innovation Fund
University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT
$1.5M seed investment fund created by UConn, Connecticut Innovations, and Webster Bank to provide early-stage financial support to UConn-affiliated startups. Managed in partnership with Connecticut Innovations. Referenced through the Werth Institute's startup resources page as part of UConn's funding stack.
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- Equity terms vary
- Currently active
- Partially verified
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity, Convertible Note
Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Ongoing
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-23
Medium confidence
Application and Timing
Ongoing process managed in partnership with Connecticut Innovations and UConn.
Participants
Startups with UConn affiliation ready for early-stage investment. Process managed with Connecticut Innovations.
Funding and Equity
$1.5M fund size. Investment structure is likely equity or convertible (details not fully specified on public page). Equity taken is investment-dependent.
Recent Activity
- Active as part of UConn's funding stack
- Referenced in Werth Institute startup resources
- No sunset indicated
Known Startups or Winners
Portfolio companies not publicly listed. Likely includes TIP and CCEI graduates.
Verification Gaps
- Exact equity terms, check sizes, and investment instruments not confirmed
- Portfolio companies not listed
- Total deals completed since inception unknown
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
Referenced on Werth Institute startup resources page.[1] Research report confirms $1.5M fund with CT Innovations and Webster Bank.[2]