Business Development

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• About the Office of Business Development

  Get one point of contact for financing, tax incentives, site selection assistance and workforce training support.

• JobsCT Tax Rebate Program

  A new tool to facilitate private sector job creation

• CT Communities Challenge Grant

  The Department of Economic and Community Development (“DECD”) is undertaking a competitive grant application process to fund multiple projects under the CT Communities Challenge Grant Program in an effort to improve livability, vibrancy, convenience and equity of communities throughout the state.

• Minority Business Funding

  Learn about a special loan fund and other resources that enhance access to capital for minority businesses.

• Federal Financial Resources

  Let the Connecticut Small Business Development Center help you explore federal financial resources available to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

• Request for Proposals - Support CT Small Business 2022

  Request for Proposals - Small Business Support Programs

• Pre-Seed Financing

  Learn how early-stage companies can obtain up to $150,000 in funding through Connecticut Innovations.

• Crowdfunding

  Connect to CTNext for ways Connecticut can help you drive your business to the next level through crowdfunding.

• Brownfields Remediation

  Explore this one-stop resource to learn more about all the different types of support available to promote brownfield redevelopment in Connecticut.

• Energy Assistance

  Review a variety of incentive programs that may be able to assist your business with energy conservation and energy cost management.

• Technology Talent Fund

  Explore this $10 million fund as a resource for both workers and employers to ensure Connecticut has the workforce talent needed to fuel growth in its tech sectors.

• Manufacturing Innovation Fund

  Get targeted assistance for a wide range of industries via this $75 million state fund.

• Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

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

• Lending Partners

  Discover funding opportunities from state, federal and private lending programs.

• 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.