Who can help me start a business?
Every small business starts as an idea. Fortunately, Connecticut has many resources that help incubate a business from its earliest stages into full realization. Find some popular incubators and accelerators below:
- Connecticut Small Business Development Center: Housed at UConn, their team provides no-cost advisory services that can help you research market opportunities then plan, fund, and launch your startup. Industries: All
- UConn Technology: This program works with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners to help create companies that create products and jobs that benefit society and fuel economic development. Learn about tech transfer, licensing, and startup teams. Industries: All.
- Techstars Accelerators: In each three-month program, Techstars help entrepreneurs find product-market fit, gain momentum, access capital, and find mentorship. Primary industry: Technology.
- 4catalyzer: Primary Industries: Medicine, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing.
- Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology: Apply for grants, funding, and mentorships. Primary Industries: Technology, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence.
- The Refinery: Helps women-led companies get started. Apply for grant money. Primary Industries: Technology.
- Learn more about how to improve your chances for funding.
More programs and resources can be found at:
- Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut
- How to Get Started with Social Media for Your Small Business, which can include go-fund-me campaigns
You can also visit the Connecticut Incubators Map.