Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Overview
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) was established in 2007 at the University of Connecticut to foster a culture of entrepreneurship through educational programs, mentorship, and venture support. It is closely associated with the UConn Innovation Fund, a venture fund established in 2016 in partnership with Connecticut Innovations and Webster Bank. The fund provides investments of up to $100,000 to early-stage companies founded by UConn students, faculty, or alumni.
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
entrepreneurship.uconn.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Rat | Jul 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Nami Therapeutics Corporation | Jun 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Vamos | Jul 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| PatentPlusAI | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Zemi Labs Inc | Jun 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation based?
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is headquartered in Storrs, Connecticut, United States.
When was Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation founded?
Founding year information for Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have?
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Mud Rat, Nami Therapeutics Corporation, Vamos, PatentPlusAI, Zemi Labs Inc.
What was Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's most recent investment shown here?
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in PatentPlusAI in 2025.
What sectors does Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation focus on?
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation focus on?
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation typically invests at the Early stage.