The InsurTech Fellows Program offers students an incredible opportunity to increase their understanding of InsurTech, the insurance industry, working with startups, entrepreneurship and innovation. Students will learn how to apply theoretical and practical skills using real-world examples, and interact with industry leaders. This program is only open to full-time students enrolled at UConn or the University of Hartford.
Only students that have enrolled and completed BADM 5894/INS 490/990: InsurTech Venturing course in Fall 2022 will be qualified for the InsurTech Fellows Program.
To apply, please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/insurtech/

Verge Consultants are graduate students that work with CCEI and Connecticut's SBDC to support startups and small businesses as they are overcoming the various hurdles of starting and growing their companies. Verge Consultants work together as a team to consult between 8-12 companies per summer in a variety of different industries, life cycles, challenges they face, and types of projects. Through a partnership with Connecticut Small Business Development Center, Verge Consultants get the opportunity to work directly with SBDC's business advisors to learn firsthand about consulting and supporting businesses. Consultants receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks of consulting between the end of May and the beginning of August.
Verge Consultants will:
Gain exposure and deliver solutions in multiple industries.
Experience working with companies across various business life cycles.
Work on Challenging projects that differ amongst each client.
Collaborate with a team of consultants that has diverse business backgrounds and a wide range of startup and consulting experience.
Build a resume of consulting experiences from 8-12 different client companies.

If you are interested in applying to become a Verge Consultant, please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/verge-consulting-group/