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.

CTNext Partners

Valuable Catalysts in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

CTNext Partners provides funding for programs designed to help entrepreneurs grow businesses, jobs, and revenues in Connecticut. These programs are typically created and managed by ecosystem support organizations. For example, reSET, a social impact incubator and accelerator in Hartford; UConn’s School of Engineering; Middlesex Country Chamber of Commerce; and NERAC, an accelerator and mentoring organization based in Tolland are examples of current CTNext Partners.

A sample of recent Partner programs includes:

CT Center for Advanced Technology: A program connecting entrepreneurs in tech industries to students in STEM disciplines seeking internships/work-based learning experiences
UConn School of Engineering: Early stage financing to student-led companies with promising technologies
MEDCO: Funding to establish a coworking space in downtown Meriden

How to Become a CTNext Partner

Our Current CTNext Partners:

DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
212 Pawson Road, Branford, CT 06405
CONTACT | WEBSITE

HAYVN
320 Boston Post Road, Suite 180, Darien, CT 06820
CONTACT | WEBSITE

MERIDEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MEDCO)
546 South Broad Street, Suite 2C, Meriden, CT 06450
CONTACT | WEBSITE

MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
393 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
CONTACT | WEBSITE

NERAC
One Technology Drive, Tolland, CT 06084
CONTACT | WEBSITE

reSET
1429 Park Street, Suite 114, Hartford, CT 06106
CONTACT | WEBSITE

SALT OF THE EARTH ENTERPRISE KITCHENS (SEEK)
1100 Boston Avenue, Building 5A, Bridgeport, CT 06610
CONTACT | WEBSITE

UCONN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
University of Connecticut Storrs Campus, Storrs, CT 06269
CONTACT | WEBSITE

Explore the Entrepeneurial Ecosystem

Connecticut is home to a network of resources and supports for entrepreneurs—the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Ecosystem Overview

Entrepeneurial Ecosystem

Connecticut is home to a network of resources and supports for entrepreneurs—the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Ecosystem Overview