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.
- Higher Education
  How CT’s colleges and universities are driving CT’s new business development and entrepreneurial culture.
- 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.
- Capital
  CT is home to many public and private sources for capital investment in evolving innovation-based businesses.
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.
- 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.
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.

Scaling Your Company

As an entrepreneur you’ve built an idea into a business, proven that an investment in that business yields good returns, and now it’s time for further growth. It’s time to scale the company. Here is where entrepreneurs find resources to help with this next step in the journey.

Capital

Connecticut, 4th in the nation in local capital sources for VC-based companies, is home to numerous public and private investor organizations.

Mentor Network

CTNext’s network of experienced mentors includes serial entrepreneurs, angel investors, experts in corporate finance, marketing, operations and more.

Mentoring

Numerous sources for mentoring and accelerator programs are helping CT entrepreneurs learn, grow and scale.

Ecosystem Overview

Connecticut’s Innovation Ecosystem is a community of entrepreneurs and the resource network that enables them to thrive

Growth Company Grants

The Growth Company Grants program provides funding for Connecticut early-stage companies that have achieved some success to help them move to the next level, specifically offering support for strategic projects and customer acquisition.

Higher Education Initiative

Entrepreneurship, tech transfer, workforce development and retention - the driving force behind much of Connecticut's tech growth is higher education.

Technology Talent Bridge

The Technology Talent Bridge (TTB) internship program is a grant opportunity for Connecticut small businesses to provide funding for the hire of student interns. The program aims to develop a talent “bridge” between the small business and the student, to ultimately create jobs.

Entrepreneur Success Stories

Profiles of innovative startups and early-stage companies thriving in Connecticut.

Member Directory

CTNext Member Directory contains detailed profiles and contact info for 3,000+ CT companies and service providers - you can access it free with registration.

Resource Wizard

The Resource Wizard is a searchable database of CT’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, available to CTNext members.

COVID-19 Support

Resources for entrepreneurs, startups, early-stage companies and other small businesses, including information about government programs and organizations offering counseling and other support in relation to COVID-19.

Programs and Resources

Explore the Entrepeneurial Ecosystem

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

Ecosystem Overview

Programs and Resources

Entrepeneurial Ecosystem

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

Ecosystem Overview