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Pre-Seed Investment

Pre-Seed Investment

Supports early Connecticut technology firms through matched pre-seed investment that requires private co-investment.

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Connecticut Innovations' Pre-Seed Investment programme provides up to $150,000 in equity capital to very early-stage technology companies based in or willing to relocate to Connecticut. The instrument is equity — not a grant — with Connecticut Innovations taking a stake in exchange for the investment. A minimum 50% private co-investment match from outside sources is required before CI funding can …

What this grant funds

Up to $150,000 in equity investment from Connecticut Innovations for early-stage Connecticut technology companies, requiring a 50% private co-investment match.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: ctinnovations.com