AI/Q Fund

Connecticut Innovations' AI/Q Fund is a $50 million equity vehicle for companies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and deep tech. It sits inside Connecticut Innovations, the state's quasi-public investment agency, and it is aimed at commercial ventures that can build a Connecticut presence. The route uses priced equity rounds rather than grants. It takes rolling applications, is limited to for-profit companies, and points to businesses registered and operating in the United States, with Connecticut relocation or expansion expected. The fund is centered on AI, quantum computing, and deep tech, which makes it a venture-style investment route rather than an open application grant. For founders, the appeal is the combination of capital and state-backed strategic support. The fit is strongest where the business is scalable, technically ambitious, and willing to anchor activity in Connecticut. That makes it a practical fit for companies already building with outside capital and a Connecticut footprint.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.