- Three Connecticut colleges and universities taking part in program to support student entrepreneurs
- Ignite Hartford includes educational workshops and a pitch night
- Plans to expand networking opportunities with local businesses in the future
Summary by Dirk Langeveld
A trio of Connecticut colleges and universities are launching a new program aimed at helping student entrepreneurs succeed.
Ignite Hartford will offer educational workshops to students at the University of Connecticut, Goodwin University, and Trinity College. The program has hired an entrepreneur-in-residence and will host a live virtual pitch night in May. There are plans to develop the program further in future years by expanding networking opportunities with local businesses in the Hartford region.
Ignite Hartford is being supported by grant funding provided by Launc[H]artford and CTNext.