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- Helps to find, fund, and foster early stage deep tech
- Assists STEM-based startups with substantial scientific advances and high-tech engineering innovation
- Fuels economic growth across Massachusetts
- Provides flexible loan products
- For residential developers and small businesses, as well as low- to moderate-income individuals and families
- Supporters regional community development
- A network of 12 sites on the Yale University campus offering resources to entrepreneurs and innovators
- Leadership development, mentorship, and workforce development
- Some financing options also available
- A Yale University innovation center supporting students in entrepreneurial or creative ventures
- Aims to address real-world problems and support ventures
- Programs, funding, and mentors available
- A quasi-public agency to market and coordinate the development of Connecticut’s ports, harbors, and maritime economy
- Aims to grow Connecticut’s economy through strategic investments
- Focus on infrastructure improvements and attracting investors
- A suite of resources for entrepreneurs
- Networking, a semiannual competition, and a crowdfunding platform are among the benefits
- Focus on Connecticut educators and students
- 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
- 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
- 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
