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Connecticut Innovations
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AI/Q Fund
Connecticut Innovations’ $50 million AI/Q Fund invests in high-potential, scalable companies developing commercial applications at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and deep technology.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $50,000,000
AI/Q Fund (Connecticut Innovations)
Connecticut Innovations is operating the AI/Q Fund, a $50 million investment vehicle targeting high-growth companies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and deep tech to support scalable commercial ventures that can drive growth in Connecticut and nationally.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $50,000,000
Angel Investor Tax Credit Program
Connecticut Innovations administers the Angel Investor Tax Credit Program, which lists qualifying Connecticut startups on its website to connect them with angel investors.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $5,000,000
Angel Investor Tax Credit Program (Connecticut Innovations)
Connecticut Innovations administers the Angel Investor Tax Credit Program to certify Qualified Connecticut Businesses (QCBs) and enable them to attract angel capital; angel investors in certified QCBs receive state tax credits according to a published schedule (examples: $25,000→$6,250; $100,000→$25,000; eligible investments reported up to $2,000,000 per company).
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $100,000
AWS Activate credits for Connecticut Innovations portfolio companies
Amazon Web Services, in partnership with Connecticut Innovations, offers AWS Activate benefits to CI portfolio startups—CI-linked applicants can receive $15,000 in AWS credits applied over two years plus up to $5,000 in business support, while broader AWS Activate Portfolio options may provide up to $25,000 (two years) or up to $100,000 (one year) in credits and larger support credits; a Migrate Campaign can supply up to three months’ credits based on current spend plus a $5,000 business-support credit for qualifying migrations.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $15,000
ClimateTech Fund
Connecticut Innovations’ $100 million ClimateTech Fund provides equity and blended financing investments of approximately $150,000 to $2 million per company for innovative ventures addressing climate mitigation, adaptation, and environmental protection.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $100,000,000
Connecticut Innovations Pre-Seed Investment
Connecticut Innovations (CI) provides up to $150,000 in pre-seed investment for technology-based companies, including those in bioscience, information technology, clean technology, photonics, and advanced materials.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $150,000
Equity Financing (Connecticut Innovations)
Connecticut Innovations' flagship equity fund provides equity financing, strategic advice and introductions to mentors and investor networks for technology-based companies in bioscience, information technology, clean technology, photonics and advanced materials, investing up to $1.5M per round and up to $7M total as a single investor (with preference to co-invest).
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $7,000,000
Future Fund
Connecticut Innovations’ Future Fund will invest $50 million in diverse, venture-backable, tech-enabled startups with high-growth potential and global impact, typically providing $250,000–$1.5 million in Seed or Pre-Seed funding with follow-on support available.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $50,000,000
Future Fund — Connecticut Innovations (Early‑Stage Tech for Underrepresented Founders)
Connecticut Innovations' Future Fund is a $50 million venture fund that makes investments of approximately $250,000–$1.5 million in early-stage, venture‑backable startups led by underrepresented founders and diverse teams, managed by Alison Malloy with goals of generating returns and creating meaningful jobs in Connecticut.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $50,000,000
Proof-of-Concept Fund
Connecticut Innovations offers $50,000–$100,000 investments through its Proof-of-Concept Fund to help early-stage companies validate technologies, complete research and testing, develop minimum viable products, and conduct customer pilots.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $100,000
SSBCI Technical Assistance Program - Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations, using SSBCI funds awarded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is administering a Technical Assistance program to expand access to capital and economic opportunity by funding legal, accounting, and financial advisory services for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) and Very Small Businesses (VSBs, fewer than 10 employees).
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- Not listed
SSBCI Technical Assistance Provider Program
Connecticut Innovations is contracting under the SSBCI Technical Assistance Program to fund eligible TA providers to deliver legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to SEDI-owned companies and Very Small Businesses.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- Not listed
Venture Debt - Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations (CI) provides venture debt financing of $1M–$5M through its Venture Debt Fund, typically with 3–5 year maturities, backloaded principal payments to preserve cash flow, warrants as part of pricing, and priority (occasionally subordinated) liens as collateral.
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Amount
- $5,000,000
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