Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University (SHU) is ramping up a new entrepreneurship ecosystem centered at the University’s West Campus, home of the university’s Jack Welch College of Business & Technology (WCBT). Using a $200,000 seed grant provided by CTNext and matched by university funds, SHU/WCBT will work with Techstars, a private-sector partner, in the development and execution of programs, outreach and growth. The new creative ecosystem will facilitate entrepreneurial programming, learning opportunities, networking and partnerships aimed at developing and promoting new student-led and private startup ventures from across the state. Activities centered on campus will focus on helping candidates acquire or strengthen entrepreneurial skills and build the foundations of their startups, with support from mentors and coaches and the University’s incubation facilities and staff. Program elements will be held at the iHub, a co-working space located at West Campus and powered by Verizon.