Connecticut Technology Council - CTC is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies. http://www.ct.org

CT United for Research Excellence - CURE is the educational and business support network organization for bioscience in Connecticut. Its mission is to build networks and critical mass for the industry within the state, to keep Connecticut competitive in bioscience, and to tell the Connecticut bioscience story. http://www.curenet.org

Connecticut Venture Group – CVG stimulates economic growth by encouraging investment in high-growth companies. Through chapters in Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CVG produces technology-focused seminars and expositions, updates on financing and market trends, university tech transfer conferences, and the annual Crossroads Venture Fair. http://www.cvg.org

State Science & Technology Institute - SSTI is a national nonprofit organization that leads, supports and strengthens efforts to improve state and regional economies through science, technology and innovation. SSTI is the most comprehensive resource available for those involved in technology-based economic development. http://www.ssti.org

National Venture Capital Association – NVCA fosters greater understanding of the importance of venture capital to the U.S. economy, and support entrepreneurial activity and innovation. The NVCA represents the public policy interests of the venture capital community, strives to maintain high professional standards, provides reliable industry data, sponsors professional development, and facilitates interaction among its members. http://www.nvca.org

MicroSoft BizSpark - BizSpark offers startup companies fast, easy access to current, full-featured Microsoft development tools and platform technologies, as well as production licenses to develop and bring innovative and interoperable solutions to market. The program can also provide startups with global visibility to potential clients, investors and partners. http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark