Support the National Security Institute for Innovation

A gift to the National Security Institute for Innovation (NSII) is an investment in research, innovation, workforce development, and the future of our nation. Philanthropic support provides NSII with the flexibility to advance high-impact initiatives where resources are needed most, helping accelerate research discoveries, support student engagement, strengthen partnerships, and respond to emerging national security challenges.

Contributions enable NSII to:

• Support innovative research addressing critical challenges in areas such as but not limited to aerospace, maritime systems, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, space systems, and service member and veteran health.
• Provide seed funding that helps faculty launch new research initiatives, pursue competitive external funding opportunities, and build interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Expand experiential learning opportunities, internships, student research experiences, design projects, and workforce development programs that prepare students for careers in government, industry, and academia.
• Foster partnerships with industry, government agencies, national laboratories, and nonprofit organizations to accelerate the transition of research and innovation into real-world solutions.
• Invest in emerging opportunities, strategic priorities, and programs that strengthen UConn’s contributions to national security and societal resilience.

As national security challenges become increasingly complex and interconnected, NSII serves as a catalyst for bringing together researchers, students, industry leaders, and government partners to develop innovative solutions while preparing the next generation of problem-solvers and leaders. Your support helps ensure that UConn can continue advancing research excellence, expanding student opportunity, and contributing knowledge, technologies, and solutions that strengthen communities, economic competitiveness, and national security.

We invite individuals, foundations, corporations, and industry partners to invest in UConn’s ability to address critical challenges through research, innovation, and workforce development. Donations to the National Security Institute for Innovation may be made through the UConn Foundation Giving website. Gifts designated to the “NSII unrestricted support” fund provide the greatest flexibility to advance the Institute’s mission and invest in the areas of greatest opportunity and impact.

To make a donation to NSII, please: 

• Visit the UConn Foundation Giving website.
• Under “Area of Support,” select “Write In” and enter “National Security Institute for Innovation” in the box below. 
• Proceed with completing your information.  

If you have any questions on how to support NSII, please contact us.

Thank you for your generous support!