Information technology (IT) is one of Connecticut Innovations’ most active investment areas.

Connecticut has many assets that make it fertile ground for growing successful entrepreneurial IT ventures. Because of its proximity to financial institutions in New York, the southwest region of Connecticut has become a hub for IT companies that serve financial organizations both in New York and Fairfield County. A robust talent pool of marketing and media professionals there also makes the region a hotbed for IT companies focused on communications and new media. Additionally, because Connecticut is home to leading corporations and institutions – in insurance, financial services, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and other industries – it is offers IT companies a broad array of potential institutional customers.

Entrepreneurial students at Connecticut colleges and universities are making their mark on the IT scene as well, launching social media startups with help from CI.

The IT cluster in Connecticut is supported not only by CI but also by the Connecticut Technology Council, a statewide association of technology-oriented companies and institutions that provides leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies.



“Sustainable Real Estate Solutions is delighted to be partnering with Connecticut Innovations. CI’s understanding of the public policy, regulatory evolution and pure economics driving demand for SRS’s solutions makes it a powerful strategic ally.” – Brian McCarter, Founder and CEO, Sustainable Real Estate Solutions Inc.

“Mobile is where information delivery is headed. The investment team at Connecticut Innovations has recognized that for a long time and has demonstrated the discipline, vision and creativity to support businesses like ours at the vanguard of mobile content delivery.” – Kerry J. Cannon Jr, CEO, Interactive MOBILE @dvertising Inc.