All funds raised by the Push For Entrepreneurship event will be donated to the Connecticut Invention Convention, a 501c(3) charity supporting more than 11,000 young inventors in the state. In particular, funds will be allocated to support underserved students in the Greater Bridgeport area, bringing them the free Invention Convention program, training their educators, and providing free school supplies to begin their invention journey. All donations are tax deductible. Sign up to be a Pusher or donate here.
The Connecticut Invention Convention brought 11,000 students through full length Invention Convention programs, with over 800 students competing in Semi-Finals.
The Connecticut Invention Convention trained or supported 400 educators as they brought the programs to students across the state.
The Connecticut Invention Convention was supported by nearly 1,000 volunteers as it deployed its programs across the state, including dozens across The University of Connecticut brands
This year, 38% of CIC inventors self-identified as inventors of color, 55% self-identified as female, and 89% came from below-median-income areas of the state.
The Connecticut Invention Convention brought programs to more than 1,500 low-income students in Connecticut through the funds raised by Push For Entrepreneurship.
The Connecticut Invention Convention brought its programs to nearly 30 underserved schools through the funds raised by Push For Entrepreneurship.
As a result of the funds raised by Push For Entrepreneurship, the Connecticut Invention Convention was able to hire an team member dedicated to supporting in-need communities.
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Help support low income inventors as they realize their potential and passion. Donations are tax deductible, can be made at any time, and do not require active participation in the in-person Push For Entrepreneurship annual event at Fairfield University!
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