Resource Organizations
From local chambers of commerce to statewide trade groups, Connecticut is full of organizations that can assist your business. Find the professionals who can enhance your company with everything from grants to networking opportunities.
- CTNext is Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem, like an incubator helping entrepreneurs validate their ideas
- For entrepreneurs, CTNext has unique mentor programs, seminars and onsite workspaces
- CTNext is a support system that steps in with customized help right when entrepreneurs need it most
- Provides free and confidential one-to-one business advice.
- Available to Massachusetts start-ups and existing businesses
- Contributes to the entrepreneurial growth of small businesses throughout Massachusetts by providing high-quality, in-depth advising, training, and capital access.
- An organization for Connecticut’s professional accountants
- Offers professional development and other resources
- Helps connect accountants to businesses and to each other
- A suite of resources for entrepreneurs
- Networking, a semiannual competition, and a crowdfunding platform are among the benefits
- Focus on Connecticut educators and students
- A faith-based organization providing funding for projects that will promote social change in low-impact areas
- A variety of loans available for multiple different types of projects
- Technical assistance also available
- A six-month program to support those pursuing entrepreneurial activities in bioscience
- Participants receive pitch support as well as access to mentors and investors
- Designed to foster bioscience innovation and commercialization in Connecticut
- A CDFI for socially conscious enterprises in the New England region
- A financing program with loans of up to $1.5 million
- Offers resources to connect borrowers with technical assistance and more
- An outreach and support organization for entrepreneurs in the greater New Haven area, especially people of color
- Programs, “deep dive” meetings, and an accelerator program are among the offerings
- A regular venture collaboration offers seed funds and other resources
- A business accelerator specializing in women-owned companies
- Annual pitch competition offers grants to winners
- Entrepreneurs are connected with mentors to provide guidance on a variety of topics
- The largest Community Development Financial Institution in Connecticut
- Loans for nonprofits, small businesses, and affordable housing development
- Programs also allow for affordable energy efficient renovations
- A Community Development Financial Institution providing financial products to underserved people and communities
- Offers a variety of financial services
- For new or established businesses
- A community development financial institution in the Hartford area
- Promotes just and affordable financial services to assist low-income residents
- A primary focus on rehabilitating neighborhoods, with other policy issues addressed on a rotating basis
- Provides funding and investment to small businesses throughout New England
- Specializes in gap financing and bridge loans
- Offers a variety of other financial solutions as well
- Economic development small business lender
- SBA, Community Advantage, and micro-loans
- Focused on small business success
- Helps Connecticut’s small businesses start and grow
- Offers a variety of business services as well as training opportunities
- You can get free, private, pro-level help with business advice
- WBDC works to help women thrive in business
- Entrepreneurial and financial education services
- Coaching sessions, on-demand classes, and a program for military spouses are among the offerings
- Buzgate is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and solutions to businesses
- Businesses in all states can use this state-filtered resource during their startup and growth stages
- Localized help and information based on your state
