At a glance
CTNext Higher Education Entrepreneurship Innovation Fund is a Connecticut state competitive grant from CTNext / Connecticut Innovations (CTNext) providing up to $500,000 for university entrepreneurship programs and startup pipelines in connecticut. Eligible applicants are connecticut institutions of higher education, individually or in consortium, with defined venture-creation metrics. The application deadline is July 3, 2026. Apply via ctnext.com.
- Amount
- Up to $500K
- Deadline
- Jul 3, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
This fund supports Connecticut colleges building entrepreneurship capacity - venture studios, proof-of-concept funds, accelerator curricula - with awards contingent on measurable startup formation and student venture outcomes.
Who can apply
Connecticut institutions of higher education, individually or in consortium, with defined venture-creation metrics.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the CTNext / Connecticut Innovations online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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