AI/Q Fund
Invests in Connecticut startups at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and deep technology.
The AI/Q Fund is a $50 million equity investment vehicle managed by Connecticut Innovations (CI), Connecticut's quasi-public venture capital authority, targeting companies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and deep tech. The fund was established to position Connecticut as a hub for the next decade of transformative technology, building on CI's existing portfolio, w…
Priced equity investment from Connecticut Innovations' $50M fund targeting companies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and deep tech.
Sign up free to see the funding breakdown
Sign up free to see the industries in scope
Sign up free to see the full eligibility
Sign up free to see how to apply
Sign up free to see what you submit
Guides for this application
All guides →Grant Work Plan Template: Work Packages, Gantt, Milestones, and Risks
Use this grant work plan template to structure work packages, tasks, owners, deliverables, Gantt timing, dependencies, and risk registers.
Start hereNon-Dilutive Funding vs VC for Deeptech Startups
Compare non-dilutive funding and venture capital for deeptech startups, including grants, SBIR/STTR, EIC Accelerator, dilution, timing, and stage fit.
BudgetGrant Budget Template for R&D Applications
Use this grant budget template to structure R&D costs, personnel, subcontractors, equipment, indirect costs, and budget justification for startup grant applications.
More from Connecticut Innovations
All grants from this funder →ClimateTech Fund
🇺🇸Connecticut Innovations · United States
Invests in Connecticut climate-tech businesses from seed through growth stages in clean energy and mobility sectors.
Connecticut Bioscience Innovation Fund (CBIF)
🇺🇸Connecticut Innovations · United States
Invests in Connecticut bioscience and life-science ventures with additional grant routes for academic and nonprofit teams.
Pre-Seed Investment
🇺🇸Connecticut Innovations · United States
Supports early Connecticut technology firms through matched pre-seed investment that requires private co-investment.
SSBCI Technical Assistance Program
🇺🇸Connecticut Innovations · United States
Provides free legal, accounting, and finance advisory support to disadvantaged Connecticut firms through federal SSBCI resources.
Similar grants
Browse the directory →
Lockheed Martin Ventures
Lockheed Martin Corp · United States
Invests in hardware, aerospace, and defense innovation founders through a corporate venture platform tied to Lockheed Martin.
IP Group Balance-Sheet Equity
🇬🇧IP Group · United Kingdom
Invests directly in university spinouts across health, deep technology, and clean technology from formation through scale-up.
VVP Seed Fund
🇺🇸VIPC · United States
Invests in Virginia seed-stage startups through equity co-investment partnerships and growth readiness planning.
VVP Pre-Seed Fund
🇺🇸VIPC · United States
Invests in Virginia pre-seed startups through equity co-investment partnerships and founder-ready growth support.
The Caltech Seed Fund
🇺🇸Caltech OTTCP · United States
Invests in early-stage Caltech and JPL spinout companies, helping them move toward commercialization readiness.
Dutch Future Fund (DFF I & II)
🇳🇱Invest-NL · Netherlands
Funds Dutch venture and growth managers investing in clean transition, deep technology, life science, and digital ventures.