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.

• Minority Business Funding

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

• Pre-Seed Financing

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

• Government Contracting Support

  Get help facilitating access to certification programs, training workshops, bonding assistance and bidding opportunities.

• Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

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

• Connecticut Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium

  Learn more about the State’s focus on supporting and expanding defense technology research, development, and production capabilities within the state.

• Strategic Supply Chain Initiative

  Support the growth and attraction of strategically important supply chain companies that contribute to the ecosystem of Connecticut’s core industries.

• Veteran-Owned Businesses

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

• Foreign Businesses

  Find international business-development assistance, financial support and tax incentives for businesses all across the globe.

• Entrepreneurs

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

• ASML

  Business expansion to combine its design engineering, procurement and manufacturing functions.

• Minority Business Initiative

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

• 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 Advising

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

• Energy Assistance

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