Where can I get help starting a business?
Connecticut helps startups get the support they need through the state’s major private and quasi-public organizations.
Connecticut Small Business Development Center
Based at UConn, the SBDC has a team of business advisors who can help you with planning, funding, marketing, sales, and more.
Connecticut Innovations
CT Innovations is Connecticut's venture capital arm and the leading source of financing and ongoing support for innovative, growing companies. Learn how they can help you with equity investments, strategic guidance, and introductions to potential partners.
Community Investment Corporation
CIC helps new business startups by lending money, sometimes in partnership with banks and sometimes independently. They can provide expert guidance on specialty loan products through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Connecticut Manufacturing Voucher Program
This program helps companies receive vouchers for up to $49,000 to advance their competitive edge, productivity, and efficiency.
Tax Help
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides the tax information you need to start a business.
Connecticut Division of Revenue Services (DRS) offers tax-related resources for new business owners including:
- Flyers and video tutorials
- myconneCT to register your business, pay taxes, and more