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3D Printing

Tech Kits

Tech Kits are part of the walk-in service provided by OPIM Innovate. There are three levels of difficulty meant for different users and their experience with the different technologies. Many of the Tech Kits build off each other as you progress.

Beginner

3D Printing with Makerbot Z18

Length: 30-60 Minutes

Description: 3D printing is an additive manufacturing method that lets you make parts using layers of liquid plastic. It is an amazing prototyping process that is very low cost and doesn’t require an entire manufacturing facility. Portable printing devices are sold under brands such as Makerbot and they are as easy to use as a regular paper printer. It’s a great skill to have if you are interested in DIY projects.

Intermediate

Creating a CAD Model

Length: 30-60 Minutes

Description: Computer Aided Design, or CAD modeling, allows users to create complex assemblies of different parts. Previously created designs can also be drawn up in CAD to make a standardizable model. Its an essential skill to have in industries like engineering, industrial design, etc.

Advanced

Building a CAD Assembly

Length: 30-60 Minutes

Description: An assembly is when two or more parts are combined into a single CAD file and form a completed part. In normal circumstances these parts will be built separately so they can be put together later. However, smart design decisions can allow someone to 3D print the assembly as one piece. This tech kit will help you create an assembly by using the previously created gear from the intermediate 3D Printing tech kit to make a simple gear train.

Get Seeded Pitch Competition 6:00pm 12/6

Get Seeded Pitch Competition

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Have a business idea? Looking for seed funding to help you get started? Get Seeded provides UConn students across all schools the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a live virtual audience who then votes on which ideas are funded. Students that are selected to pitch have an opportunity to earn up to $1,000 in seed funding for their idea as well as support from other students who may be interested in joining their business venture.
Don’t have an idea yet? Not ready to pitch? Just want to watch other students pitch? Get Seeded pitch nights are open to the public and are a great way to network and connect!
Here’s how it works:
1. Interested students can apply to pitch an idea at one of our “Shark Tank style” pitch nights
2. Selected participants will then pitch their idea for 5 minutes at one of our virtual pitch nights to members of the audience
3. At the end of the night, the audience votes for their favorite ideas
4. The top 3 teams of the night will win $1,000, $750 and $500 respectively, in non-dilutive seed funding towards their new business venture or idea!
5. In April, the top five teams from our pitch nights are invited to pitch at Demo Day, where teams can win up to $5,000 in seed funding!
2023-2024 Pitch Nights
October 10, 2023 at 6pm
November 2, 2023 at 6pm
December 6, 2023 at 6pm
January 30, 2023 at 6pm
February 22, 2023 at 6pm
March 20, 2023 at 6pm
Demo Day: April 16, 5pm
Apply to pitch at Get Seeded HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/
Teams are selected up to one week prior to the pitch night.
RSVP to attend an upcoming pitch night HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/
Get Seeded Pitch Competitions are coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu

Contact Information:
Michaela Hartl, michaela.hartl@uconn.edu

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Traction Workshop: Problem Solution Fit 6:30pm 1/29

Traction Workshop: Problem Solution Fit

Monday, January 29th, 2024

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

The Traction Program is made up of bi-weekly workshops and office hours with the potential for seed funding based on participation and the opportunity to apply for incubation space. The workshops are free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students at UConn.
In this workshop, we will be discussing the foundational principles of introducing a new product or service to market. We will analyze and discuss best practices for conducting customer discovery to hone in on actionable customer problem statements, and ultimately market insights, to maximize success potential when launching a startup business.

Office hours with the workshop instructor are available the following week to those that attended the workshop.

Traction Workshops are coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu

Contact Information:
Michaela Hartl, michaela.hartl@uconn.edu

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Get Seeded Pitch Competition 6:00pm 2/22
Get Seeded Pitch Competition

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Have a business idea? Looking for seed funding to help you get started? Get Seeded provides UConn students across all schools the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a live virtual audience who then votes on which ideas are funded. Students that are selected to pitch have an opportunity to earn up to $1,000 in seed funding for their idea as well as support from other students who may be interested in joining their business venture.
Don’t have an idea yet? Not ready to pitch? Just want to watch other students pitch? Get Seeded pitch nights are open to the public and are a great way to network and connect!
Here’s how it works:
Interested students can apply to pitch an idea at one of our “Shark Tank style” pitch nights
Selected participants will then pitch their idea for 5 minutes at one of our virtual pitch nights to members of the audience
At the end of the night, the audience votes for their favorite ideas
The top 3 teams of the night will win $1,000, $750 and $500 respectively, in non-dilutive seed funding towards their new business venture or idea!
In April, the top five teams from our pitch nights are invited to pitch at Demo Day, where teams can win up to $5,000 in seed funding!
2023-2024 Pitch Nights
October 10, 2023 at 6pm
November 2, 2023 at 6pm
December 6, 2023 at 6pm
January 30, 2023 at 6pm
February 22, 2023 at 6pm
March 20, 2023 at 6pm
Demo Day: April 16, 5pm
Apply to pitch at Get Seeded HERE
Teams are selected up to one week prior to the pitch night.
RSVP to attend an upcoming pitch night HERE
Get Seeded Pitch Competitions are coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu
Contact Information:
Michaela Hartl, michaela.hartl@uconn.edu

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