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Connecticut Innovations

Funds Connecticut companies through state-backed investment vehicles for AI, quantum, climate, bioscience, and clean energy growth.

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Programs5
Active grants0
Total grants5
About

Connecticut Innovations is Connecticut's state quasi-public venture arm. It backs Connecticut-based technology companies across artificial intelligence, quantum, climate, bioscience, advanced materials, clean energy, and software, and its funding page shows sizable dedicated pools such as a $50 million AI/Q Fund and a $100 million ClimateTech Fund.

The capital mix includes equity, venture debt, S…

Programs & grants under this funder
AI/Q Fund

Invests in artificial intelligence and quantum computing companies building commercial ventures in Connecticut.

1 grant
AI/Q Fund
Between cycles
$50M pool
Connecticut Bioscience Innovation Fund (CBIF)

Invests in Connecticut-linked bioscience companies and academic teams advancing life sciences development.

1 grant
Connecticut Bioscience Innovation Fund (CBIF)
Between cycles
$200M pool
ClimateTech Fund

Invests in climate-tech companies from seed through Series C across mitigation, adaptation, and clean energy.

1 grant
ClimateTech Fund
Between cycles
$100M pool
Pre-Seed Investment

Invests in early Connecticut technology companies through matched pre-seed equity.

1 grant
Pre-Seed Investment
Between cycles
— pool
SSBCI Technical Assistance Program

Backs Free legal accounting financial advisory services SEDI VSB businesses federal SSBCI funding.

1 grant
SSBCI Technical Assistance Program
Between cycles
— pool
Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: ctinnovations.com