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- 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
- Connecticut’s regulatory authority on energy and environmental issues
- Oversees programs designed to protect the state’s environmental resources and improve access to cheaper and more efficient energy
- Financing available for improvements that meet environmental or energy goals
- 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 incubator and co-working space, owned and developed by the Hamden Economic Development Corporation
- Members receive working space, access to an on-site mentor, connections to professional services, and more
- Workforce education and financing services also offered
- A university-based incubator for high-tech startups
- Provides access to campus facilities, as well as opportunities for networking and grants
- Goal of fostering economic development in the southwestern Connecticut and the state as a whole
- A Community Development Financial Institution offering assistance with affordable housing and real estate rehabilitation
- Provides loans to both commercial developers and first-time homebuyers
- A statewide organization with inroads into New York and Massachusetts
- 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
- CI offers equity investments, strategic guidance, and introductions to valuable partnerships.
- For those starting or growing a business in Connecticut.
- If you’re seeking help specifically for financing or investors, CI is a great option.
