Connecticut Food Innovation Center
Nourishing Connecticut’s Food Economy
From ideation to product development and scale-up, the Connecticut Food Innovation Center at the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources supports the food industry and economic development in our state.
Expanding Local Food Manufacturing
Connecticut’s food manufacturing sector contributes $8.3 billion to the state’s economy. Keeping agriculture commodities in-state and facilitating the efforts of food entrepreneurs provides significant support to this growing industry.
Collaborative Partners
UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) combines our food science and innovation expertise with the resources of the School of Business, state agencies like the Departments of Agriculture and Economic & Community Development, and private industry to catalyze food business development.
Innovation
Center staff and expert faculty can support new product innovation, launch new company growth, and help establish Connecticut as a regional and national resource for a vibrant and sustainable food supply.
Economic Development
UConn’s unique experience with technology incubation provides the base for a food innovation center to increase the state’s food manufacturing ecosystem. This will grow jobs in an area with great potential to serve the northeast corridor.
Capabilities & Services
Business Ideation
Regulatory Guidance
Product & Process Development
Food Quality & Safety Analysis
Market Research
Workforce Development