CTNext

CTNext, founded in 2012 and based in Hartford, Connecticut, is an accelerator that supports technology and innovation-focused startups and early-stage businesses in the region. As a subsidiary of Connecticut Innovations, CTNext runs various programs designed to foster growth and development in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. One of its notable initiatives is the Talent Bridge internship program, which provides grants to small businesses in Connecticut to help fund the hiring of student interns. This program aims to create a connection between small businesses and students, ultimately contributing to job creation within the state. Through its efforts, CTNext plays a vital role in nurturing innovation and supporting the growth of new ventures in Connecticut.

Jessica Dodge

Managing Director

Onyeka Obiocha

Director

Glendowlyn Thames

Executive Director

Past deals in Connecticut

encaptiv

Grant in 2018
Encaptiv Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, develops mobile-based application software that focuses on audience engagement for virtual, hybrid, and in-person presentations and events. The company's platform offers customizable content delivery and interactive features, enabling users to analyze audience interactions, including clicks, questions, notes, bookmarks, and polls. Encaptiv's software includes specialized tools for session management, expo booths, and networking, allowing clients to create tailored, branded experiences informed by communication research principles. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance engagement and improve conversion rates during events.

Tunxis Community College

Grant in 2018
In the Farmington, Connecticut area, Tunxis Community College has academic, workforce training, and personal enrichment courses for students with all sorts of different interests that can earn you an associate’s degree or certificate. Among the many majors to choose from are programs such as Allied Health, Graphic Design, Visual Fine Arts, Business Office Technology, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor, Early Childhood Education, Engineering Science and Technology Studies, and New Media Communication, as well as many more. Counselors in the financial aid office can point you toward programs that will help you earn loans, grants, scholarships, veteran’s benefits, and more if you qualify. These financial aid options can help you pay for tuition and other expenses. Student life at TCC includes a student lounge, The Cyber Café, and the Barnes-Franklin Gallery, which is filled with student, community, and professional art. Academic advising is available for any student who needs help. The career center can help students find employment. Other student resources includes child care, health care, media center, and student activities.

eBrevia

Grant in 2014
eBrevia Inc., established in 2011, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for legal professionals. Its primary products include Diligence Accelerator for streamlined due diligence processes, Contract Analyzer for efficient contract management, Lease Abstractor to simplify lease reviews, and Bespoke for custom term identification. These tools enable law firms and corporate legal departments to enhance accuracy, reduce time and costs associated with document review, and improve overall workflow efficiency. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York, eBrevia operates as a subsidiary of Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc., following its acquisition in 2018. The company's innovative technology has been recognized through various awards, including the Startup America DEMO Competition and the Connecticut Technology Council's Most Promising Software Product of the Year award.
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