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Werth Innovators Program
Also known as: Werth Innovators
University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT
Multi-year talent program for undergraduate student ambassadors of entrepreneurship and innovation at UConn. Track 1 (first-year women cohort) provides $4K paid summer internship plus $3K scholarship eligibility. Track 2 (rising sophomores/juniors) provides $3K scholarship. Students play a central role in building interest and involvement in UConn's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Partially verified
Key numbers
Funding range
$3,000 – $7,000
Scholarship, Paid Internship
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-23
Medium confidence
Application and Timing
Annual cohorts. First-year women cohort: September 30 deadline. Rising sophomores/juniors: April deadline. Active recruitment for 2026 cycles.
Participants
First-year students (women cohort), rising sophomores and juniors across all majors at Storrs and Stamford campuses.
Funding and Equity
Track 1: $4K paid summer internship + $3K scholarship. Track 2: $3K scholarship. No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- Ongoing selection and scholarship disbursement through 2026
- Program described as expanding
- Contact: Katie Britt (email on page)
Known Startups or Winners
Alumni likely feed into other UConn startup programs; ventures not listed on program page.
Verification Gaps
- Cohort sizes not disclosed
- Total number of Werth Innovators since inception not public
- Startup outcomes of alumni not tracked
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
Werth Institute site describes program structure.[1] Research report confirms details.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Werth Innovators Program at University of Connecticut.
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