Innovator Accelerator Program
Connecticut's Innovator Accelerator Program funds and guides innovators developing physical products from prototype to market, advancing advanced manufacturing in the state.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Non-dilutive funding; specific award sizes not published—amounts may vary by project.
Summary: Supports Connecticut-based innovators advancing physical products from prototype to market with funding and commercialization guidance.
Description
The Innovator Accelerator Program is an initiative under Connecticut's Manufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF), administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. It is designed to assist Connecticut-based innovators who are developing physical products, providing non-dilutive funding and expert guidance to help move prototypes through to commercialization. The program aims to foster resilience and accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing in the state by supporting early-stage product development and market entry.
