Funding Opportunities
Featured Programs
AI/Q Fund
The AI/Q Fund is a $50 million fund investing in high-potential companies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and deep tech. The fund targets scalable commercial AI and quantum ventures that will drive Connecticut and the nation forward in the next decade.
ClimateTech Fund
The ClimateTech Fund (CT Fund) is a $100 million fund that invests capital and strategic support in early-stage and growth companies. The fund is looking to invest in areas such as advanced materials, built environment, carbon removal, circular economy, energy, food/agriculture, mobility and more. The fund invests between $150,000 and $5 million per company and does require co-investment.
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equity financing
We invest up to $1.5 million per round, typically up to a maximum of $7 million in any one company. The fund includes strategic guidance, introductions to valuable partners and ongoing support.
connecticut bioscience innovation fund (cbif)
The Connecticut Bioscience Innovation Fund is a $200 million evergreen fund focused on bioscience investment.
venture debt
CI’s Venture Debt Fund helps early-stage and later-stage businesses obtain debt financing that falls outside traditional bank lending guidelines. CI offers debt solutions ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
future fund
The Future Fund is a $50M fund supporting early-stage, venture-backable, tech-enabled startups that champion diversity. The fund is industry agnostic, but diversity at the board and executive level is crucial.
pre-seed investment
CI’s Pre-Seed investment can provide up to $150,000 to help your early-stage company grow. More than money, the fund includes mentoring, resources and introductions to powerful connections that can help you turn your idea into a commercially viable business.
proof-of-concept fund
CI will invest $50–100K per company, selecting the most promising companies that meet the investment criteria.