Trinity’s Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports bold, independent thinkers by combining liberal arts learning with real-world, hands-on experience.

Trinity College’s Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports students across all majors in developing ideas through hands-on, experiential learning. In line with the Trinity Plus curriculum, the Elting Center helps students apply liberal arts thinking to real-world problem solving through collaboration, mentorship, and practical opportunities.

Through interdisciplinary programming and connections to alumni and external partners, the Elting Center strengthens Trinity’s presence in Hartford’s innovation ecosystem and creates pathways for students to engage beyond campus.

Located in the Roy Nutt Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science Center (MECC), the Elting Center provides space for student collaboration, mentoring, and entrepreneurship-focused programming.

Hartford Impact

The Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is deeply connected to Hartford’s innovation ecosystem. Through partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders, the Elting Center creates hands-on opportunities for students to work on real challenges and contribute to projects that support growth and innovation in the city.

To explore partnership opportunities, contact [email protected].


Alumni Network

Alumni involvement is a key part of the Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Trinity graduates bring real-world experience, insight, and mentorship that help students explore ideas, build confidence, and connect their work at Trinity to life after graduation. LEARN MORE →