The University of Connecticut’s Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) fosters global sustainable development, citizenship, and cross-cultural understanding by providing individuals from around the world with transformational learning experiences. Since 1961, more than 10,000 government officials, business and non-profit leaders, and university students from 130 countries have participated in the Institute’s education and training programs.
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Incubator Manager Training in Lucknow, India: July 18-19, 2025
Supported by the U.S. Department of State, we are launching an Incubator Manager Training program in Lucknow, India with amazing partners. The program will equip incubator leaders with tools, global best practices, and U.S. perspectives on innovation and entrepreneurship.
[Read More]Nexus Program in India: Incubator Manager Training Registration is OPEN
*For Incubator Managers located in India: register here! https://bit.ly/Nexus_IMT_July25
[Read More]UConn GTDI Marks Significant Milestone
The Office of Global Affairs’ Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) at the University of Connecticut, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, recently marked a significant milestone with the graduation of the 20th cohort of the Nexus Startup Hub. Administered by UConn and funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Nexus Entrepreneurship […]
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