Financial Support
Financial Support
Financial Support
Financial Support
Funding Opportunities
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Economic Development Commission
Financial Support
Funding Opportunities
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Learn about financing opportunities to help commercialize biotech breakthroughs from this $200 million fund.
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Explore this one-stop resource to learn more about all the different types of support available to promote brownfield redevelopment in Connecticut.
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Connect to CTNext for ways Connecticut can help you drive your business to the next level through crowdfunding.
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Review a variety of incentive programs that may be able to assist your business with energy conservation and energy cost management.
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Discover funding opportunities from state, federal, and private lending programs.
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Learn about a special loan fund and other resources that enhance access to capital for minority businesses.
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Learn how early-stage companies can obtain up to $150,000 in funding through Connecticut Innovations.
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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Learn about assistance designed to help Connecticut’s small business community thrive in the global marketplace by increasing the value of small business exports.
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Technology Talent Fund
Explore this $10 million fund as a resource for both workers and employers to ensure Connecticut has the workforce talent needed to fuel growth in its tech sectors.
Tax Incentives
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A Summary of Connecticut's Enterprise Zone Program
Learn about the different types of Enterprise Zones that offer diverse advantages for your business.
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Accumulated R&D Tax Credit Expansion Program
Learn how to capitalize on unused tax credits if your capital project can increase jobs and deliver significant ROI to the state.
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Discover incentives for businesses building or renovating facilities near Connecticut's airport development zones
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An Overview on the Opportunity Zone Program
Find incentives for eligible businesses to relocate and/or expand projects within a designated distressed community.
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Learn how to gain a state income tax credit by investing at least $25,000 in a qualifying startup.
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Bioscience Enterprise Corridor Zone
See how your company can take advantage of Enterprise-Zone benefits in targeted geographic areas.
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Get details on Enterprise Zone benefits for municipalities contiguous with Enterprise Zones in another municipality.
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Corporate Business Tax Credits
Explore this overview for more information on all the Connecticut Business Tax Credits.
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Corporate Business Tax Exemption
See if your business is in one of four sectors earmarked for corporate tax relief.
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Look into relief for communities hurt by a defense contract cutback or the closing of a major aerospace/defense plant.
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Digital Animation Production Company Tax Credit
Learn more about and find out how to apply for the 10 to 30% tax credit for digital animation production in Connecticut.
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Digital Media & Motion Picture Tax Credit
Apply for tax credits of up to 30% for production and post-production expenses in Connecticut.
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Find incentives for development along the Route 8 corridor and Interstate 395.
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Enterprise Zone (targeted investment communities)
Learn about which Connecticut cities and towns are approved to offer property tax incentives for acquisition, new construction, and/or substantial renovation under CGS Sec. 32-70.
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Read which localities may offer manufacturing facilities the same Statutory benefits for plants, buildings, and other real property improvements located in an entertainment district of a Targeted Investment Community.
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Federal Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits
Learn more about the capital gains tax benefits available to qualified investors in Opportunity Zone projects.
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Film Infrastructure Tax Credit
Find out about the tax credit available for projects that build facilities and other structures for production in Connecticut.
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Film/TV/Digital Media Tax Exemptions
Find out more about the available tax exemptions on film, video, and broadcast productions in Connecticut.
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Insurance Reinvestment Tax Credit
See how insurers that invest with approved fund managers can earn a 100% insurance premium tax credit.
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Manufacturing and Biotech Sales and Use Tax Exemption
See if your manufacturing or biotech company is eligible for a 100% or 50% tax exemption.
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Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Tax Exemption
Learn about a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for manufacturers buying eligible equipment.
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See how qualifying municipalities can obtain this designation and earn Enterprise Zone benefits.
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Learn about local tax relief for firms making real estate and manufacturing equipment purchases.
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Check out these additional resources that may be of interest to Opportunity Zone investors and developers.
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Discover the state, regional, and federal agencies ready to help your business development initiatives.
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Learn how manufacturers with plants of at least 500,000 square feet can qualify for tax abatements and credits.
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Get the facts on incentives for businesses developing facilities around abandoned or underutilized railroad depots.
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Real and Personal Property Tax Exemptions
Discover tax incentives to create jobs, ease inventory costs and modernize machinery.
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Discover tax relief for the purchase of qualified tangible property or projects contributing significantly to a targeted industry cluster.
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Learn what tax incentives may be available for your small businesses.
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State Opportunity Zone Enhancements
See how Connecticut has made it even more attractive to invest in its Opportunity Zones by extending other tax credits and prioritizing other incentives.
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Here are a few resources to help towns/cities attract more investors to their Opportunity Zone projects.
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Urban/Industrial Sites Reinvestment Tax Credit
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Urban/Industrial Sites Reinvestment Tax Credit
Discover tax incentives and support services for companies that invest in urban and industrial sites needing revitalization.