Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Ecosystem Overview
  CT’s entrepreneurs and the organizations supporting them.
- CT Facts and Figures
  Data and ratings supporting CT’s dynamic growth in tech, entrepreneurism and innovation.
- Entrepreneur Success Stories
  Startups and early-stage businesses thriving in CT.
- Key Industry Profiles
  Background on CT’s hottest technology, business and innovation sectors.
- Entrepreneur Support Organizations
  The dynamic network of government, educational and non-profit organizations supporting entrepreneurs and innovators.
- Innovation Places
  CTNext’s ambitious program promotes growth and ecosystem expansion in four CT cities.
- Mentoring
  CT’s entrepreneurs now have access to expert and experienced counsel, thanks to a growing number of mentoring sources.
- Higher Education
  How CT’s colleges and universities are driving CT’s new business development and entrepreneurial culture.
- Capital
  CT is home to many public and private sources for capital investment in evolving innovation-based businesses.
- CTStartup – Podcast
  A podcast for and about Connecticut’s entrepreneurs
Find Programs + Resources
- Starting Your Company
  Are you just beginning to transform your ideas into a business? Find programs and services that can help here.
- Building Your Company
  Your company is launched – do you need expert advice mapping out the road ahead? Find help here.
- Scaling Your Company
  It’s time to attract investors, employees, and customers – find more info about capital, guidance, and workforce assistance here.
- CTNext Programs
  Programs and resources to help entrepreneurs, startups, and early-stage companies find the assistance they need to move forward.
- Innovation Places
  CTNext’s ambitious program promotes growth and ecosystem expansion in four CT cities.
- Mentor Network
  CTNext’s network of experienced mentors includes serial entrepreneurs, angel investors, experts in corporate finance, marketing, operations and more.
- Higher Education Initiative
  An ongoing program to fund and assist initiatives supporting research and tech transfer, workforce development and entrepreneurial education.
- Proof-of-Concept Initiative
  A joint CI/CTNext program offering select companies investment financing for proof-of-concept initiatives
- CTNext Partners
  Ecosystem organizations working closely with CTNext to provide programs and resources such as mentoring, accelerators, incubators, co-working spaces and more.
- Member Directory
  A searchable database with contact and profile info for 3000+ CT companies – member access only.
- Member Registration
  A free, quick sign-up process will give your company access to all CTNext programs and resources.
- Resource Wizard
  A searchable database of CT’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, available to CTNext members.
- COVID-19 Support
  Content and links that can help you find ideas and support during the ongoing crisis.
- Governor’s Innovation Fellowship
  The GIF helps top graduating students find positions in innovative CT companies, develop business skills, and engage with the community.
About Us
- What is CTNext?
  Our mission, and how we can help your company or organization succeed.
- Our Team
  Meet our leadership and staff.
- Governance
  Our Board of Directors, agendas and minutes of all board and Higher Ed committee meetings.
- News
  Releases and announcements.
- Jobs and RFP Postings
  Employment opportunities at CTNext, and any open Requests for Proposals/Information.
- Events Calendar
  Events of interest to CTNext members and ecosystem participants, including CTNext, Partner, and Higher Ed partner events.
- Contact Us
  Email, phone, social media links.

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