Congratulations to Soleia Biosciences, the winner of the 2024 Wolff New Venture Competition! Their passion and drive have shaped their venture journey, earning them the grand prize of $30K! 💸. Read the full list of award recipients and sponsors at

We're excited to announce an official save-the-date for our 10th anniversary Wolff New Venture Competition — coming this fall! You’ll see which of these startups are heading to the competition … and who'll walk away with over $100K in prizes! 💰 RSVP:

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Now THAT is how you celebrate ten years of building startups! ⚡️ Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our 10th year of Summer Fellowship Accelerator — from alumni and investors to mentors, friends, and startup fans. Of course, congrats to our ten 2025 startups!

TONIGHT! 📣 We’re throwing a party — and you’re invited. Our Summer Fellowship Accelerator finale is happening tonight, and it’s not just any end-of-program event — it marks TEN years of launching @UConn startups through our most immersive accelerator.

Congrats to the latest cohort of our Accelerate UConn Propelus program on completing four weeks of entrepreneurial exploration! . Read more about the cohort and applying for a future one: @UConnBusiness @UConnResearch.

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Visit to learn more, and RSVP for our tenth anniversary Summer Fellowship Accelerator finale at

404 Inc. is working to make diagnostic imaging safer, smarter, and less intimidating. 🔬. Through next-gen fluorescent contrast agents, they aim to help radiologists & clinicians deliver results and comfort. “We're making diagnosis an optimal experience,” says CEO Pragati Rout.

Still thinking about your Fall 2025 schedule? Make it unforgettable by registering for BUILD Hartford! 🏙️ This isn't your typical course — it's a front-row seat to entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact in the heart of Hartford. Register at 

What if teachers could see student engagement in real time . without clicking into 20 documents?. 📝 Comment tracking.⏱️ Work timelines.🔍 Paste detection.👥 Group contribution breakdowns.📊 Class-wide insights in one view. Learn more about this startup: 

10 YEARS. 10 STARTUPS. ONE BIG NIGHT. Our Summer Fellowship Accelerator Finale is about four weeks out — and this year, it’s more than just an end-of-summer finale. We’re celebrating a decade of @UConn ventures with food, drinks, alumni, and more!.

SeaSol is one of our ten Summer Fellowship Accelerator startups. Learn more about the accelerator at

SeaSol is transforming the future of food packaging by turning farmed seaweed into compostable packaging materials. Their process cuts cost, reduces waste, and unlocks the potential of marine biomass. “We’re showing how seaweed can get us there.” .

We love seeing our alumni get the recognition they deserve! Go Reza!.

Join us for the grand finale of our Summer Fellowship Accelerator, happening Thursday, July 31st from 5-7pm! This year marks the TENTH anniversary of our flagship accelerator — and we’re celebrating BIG!. Visit to RSVP + learn more about all ten startups.

CEO Gaofei Zhang came up with MOGSki during her first @UConn winter. Inspired by traditional Mongolian boots, she set out to build a luxury brand blending craftsmanship with performance. "We’re not just selling boots. We’re sharing a story.". 💻:

Meet Varda5: a team building the first evidence-based curriculum for maternal medical cardiac emergencies, expanding beyond hospital walls to train EMS professionals and care teams. 🚑. Learn more about this Summer Fellowship Accelerator startup:

Congratulations to Dr. Thanh Nguyen (@UConnEngineer) on this exciting advancement in osteoarthritis treatment! . Dr. Nguyen was a multi-time participant in our Accelerate UConn (@NSF) programming, working on a number of different technologies.

Supported by the @CTDECD, the fellowship connects students with local business owners, leaders, and community partners to co-create multimedia projects that spotlight Hartford. Learn more at and connect with Abigail and John on LinkedIn/Instagram!.

Introducing the BUILD Hartford Fellowship — an immersive learning opportunity for @UConn students! Launched as an extension of our BUILD Hartford course, this fellowship offers students the chance to work directly with Hartford’s hospitality, food, and entertainment sectors.

Yesterday we kicked off the TENTH cohort of our Summer Fellowship Accelerator!💡. We’re honored to be working with a plethora of accelerator sponsors, including: @bigbangip, @canva, @cartainc, @FMLCPAs, Rebellion Group, @officialrevyrie, @WebsterBank, and @wigginxlegal.