Business Development

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• Manufacturing and Biotech Sales and Use Tax Exemption

  See if your manufacturing or biotech company is eligible for a 100% or 50% tax exemption.

• Permit Ombudsman

  Find assistance, coordination and additional help with expediting permits and approvals.

• Railroad Depot Zone

  Get the facts on incentives for businesses developing facilities around abandoned or underutilized railroad depots.

• Women-Owned Businesses

  Find business-development assistance, financial support and tax incentives for women-owned companies of all sizes.

• Entrepreneurs

  Find business-development support, financial resources and tax incentives, especially for early-stage companies in many sectors.

• Veteran-Owned Businesses

  Find business-development assistance, financial support and tax incentives for veteran-owned companies of all sizes.

• Office of Data Infrastructure Administration and Security

  The Office of Data Infrastructure Administration and Security is leading the state’s efforts to strengthen Connecticut’s competitive edge in the digital economy.

• Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

  Get details on funding options and business development services for small businesses.

• State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

  Learn about assistance designed to help Connecticut’s small business community thrive in the global marketplace by increasing the value of small business exports.

• Business Registration, Licensing and Permitting

  Obtain the necessary licenses and permits for you to start, expand or relocate your business to Connecticut.

• Minority Business Advising

  Discover organizations that offer an array of business counseling services to help minority enterprises grow.

• State Opportunity Zone Enhancements

  See how Connecticut has made it even more attractive to invest in its Opportunity Zones by extending other tax credits and prioritizing other incentives.

• Mid-to-Large Businesses

  See the business-development resources, funding opportunities and tax incentives specifically for mid-sized to large companies.

• Financial Services

  See all the business-development support, funding opportunities and tax benefits that are making Connecticut a global financial services hub.

• Technology Innovation

  Find R&D partnerships, technical expertise, funding opportunities and tax incentives, all created to spur technological advancements.