Strategic Supply Chain Initiative
Connecticut's Supply Chain Accelerator funds projects that expand production and innovation in key industries through advanced tech, new operations, and science-driven growth.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Grants range from $500,000 to $5,000,000; matching funds required; total program size $25 million.
Summary: Supports supply chain companies expanding production and innovation within Connecticut’s core industries.
Key Information: Priority given to projects with high private sector investment and job impact; collateral and workforce retention required.
Description
This initiative, administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, aims to strengthen the state’s core industries by supporting the growth and attraction of supply chain companies. The program funds projects that increase production capacity, enable onshoring, and attract out-of-state or international supply chain operations. Eligible activities include purchasing advanced machinery, adding robotics or new technologies, making infrastructure improvements, investing in product and process innovation, and establishing new operations aligned with strategic industries. The program is designed to catalyze private investment and create or retain jobs in Connecticut.
