UConn Technology Incubation Program workspace

The UConn Technology Incubation Program workspace in Stamford, Connecticut, is a cutting-edge facility focused on supporting data science startups. With a 5,685 square-foot facility located at 9 West Broad Street, this expansion of UConn's Technology Incubation Program brings the resources of a major research university to Southwestern Connecticut.

As the largest and most active incubator in the state, UConn TIP has seen significant growth in recent years, with companies raising nearly $463 million in funding and creating over 200 high-paying jobs. The new Stamford location offers startups access to office space, shared work areas, research infrastructure, faculty expertise, student talent, business mentoring, networking opportunities, and more.

The first five startups to join TIP Stamford include ACW Analytics, a company focused on predicting the impact of extreme weather on critical infrastructure using advanced modeling. By leveraging UConn's research enterprise and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Stamford, these startups aim to drive innovation, create new jobs, and contribute to the growth of the data science sector in the region.

In addition to the data science incubator, UConn's expansion in Stamford includes plans for a cluster hire of five junior faculty with expertise in data science and an experiential learning co-op led by the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. This initiative aims to enhance workforce development, startup incubation, and technology advancement in the greater Stamford area.

Funding for TIP Stamford and the larger Stamford Data Science Initiative comes from the University and a $2.1 million grant from StamfordNext via CTNext, Connecticut's resource for entrepreneurial support. With a focus on fostering innovation and catalytic economic growth, StamfordNext believes in the potential of TIP to inspire new entrepreneurial opportunities in data science in the city of Stamford.

Overall, UConn's growth in Stamford is expected to have a significant impact on the University, the state, and the local business community. By providing resources, support, and opportunities for startups in the data science field, UConn TIP Stamford is poised to drive innovation, create jobs, and contribute to the continued growth of the region.