Funding Opportunities

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• 2021 Train Schedule

  A brief description of the document file

• Bioscience Innovation Fund

  Learn about financing opportunities to help commercialize biotech breakthroughs from this $200 million fund.

• Brownfields Remediation

  Explore this one-stop resource to learn more about all the different types of support available to promote brownfield redevelopment in Connecticut.

• Crowdfunding

  Connect to CTNext for ways Connecticut can help you drive your business to the next level through crowdfunding.

• Energy Asssistance

  Review a variety of incentive programs that may be able to assist your business with energy conservation and energy cost management.

• Federal Financial Resources

  Let the Connecticut Small Business Development Center help you explore federal financial resources available to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

• Lending Partners

  Discover funding opportunities from state, federal and private lending programs.

• Manufacturing Assistance Act

  Discover powerful state incentives and technical support through this landmark piece of legislation.

• Manufacturing Innovation Fund

  Get targeted assistance for a wide range of industries via this $75 million state fund.

• Manufacturing Innovation Fund Apprenticeship Program

  Supports a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction for apprentices in Connecticut’s manufacturing industry.

• Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program - MVP

  Access financial assistance for eligible manufacturers in the form of a matching grant from $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000.

• Minority Business Funding

  Learn about a special loan fund and other resources that enhance access to capital for minority businesses.

• Pre-Seed Financing

  Learn how early-stage companies can obtain up to $150,000 in funding through Connecticut Innovations.

• Small Business Express

  Get details on funding options and business development services for small businesses.

• State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

  Learn about assistance designed to help Connecticut’s small business community thrive in the global marketplace by increasing the value of small business exports.