​Save the date for the 11th annual Wolff New Venture Competition!

​The annual Wolff New Venture Competition, hosted by UConn's Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, features live pitches by the top startups coming out of the university, and gives away over $150,000 in non-dilutive funding to the startups each year. This year's event will include:

​Pitch Competition
Five startups will present a five-minute pitch to a panel of judges, who then decides which businesses are worthy of the $150,000+ in award funding.

​Startup Showcase
30+ UConn startups will showcase their companies. Guests can learn about what they're building and purchase their products.

​Event Schedule

​5-6pm - Networking + Startup Showcase

​6-7:30pm - Venture Pitch Competition

​7:30-8pm - Awards

​8-9pm - Networking + Startup Showcase

​Pitch Competition Startups

​TBA

​Startup Showcase Participants

​TBA

​Judges

​Zachary Cohen | Franchise Owner, The Junkluggers
Rob Hughes | Founder + President, Republic Systems Inc.
*Other judges TBA

​Awards

​Pitch Awards
TBA

​Showcase Awards
TBA

​Sponsors

​The Wolff Family
Prime Materials Recovery Inc.
Baystate Financial
Bob and Linda Delisle
Eric Marziali
Dick and Carol Stewart
Kristina Wolff-Singh

​About the Wolff New Venture Competition:
The Wolff Prize is endowed through the Thomas John and Bette Wolff Family Fund in Strategic Entrepreneurship, established to provide leadership for teaching and research in the field of strategic entrepreneurship. The Wolff family has a long tradition of business success, personal philanthropy, commitment to the University of Connecticut, the UConn Business School, and the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. We are grateful for the support of Thomas John (1928-2008) and Bette and their three children Greg, Gary, and Debi.

​About the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI):
At CCEI, we aim to empower entrepreneurs and innovators, create a vibrant startup ecosystem, and contribute to economic development in Connecticut. We strive to provide the necessary resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses and make a positive impact on society. To learn more, visit ccei.uconn.edu.