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🙏 Thanks to Ann Nyberg at WTNH-TV for helping to share the story about The Big Connecticut Food Event! 🎟 Grab your tickets for the event at ctfoodevent.com, and watch the full TV segment at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eP8EvjV8

Fresh Episode Drop featuring CT Next's Onyeka Obiocha This week on Mission CTRL, we're joined by Onyeka “Ony” Obiocha, Executive Director of CT Next. Ony's entrepreneurial ride is packed with highs and lows which makes him so adept at identifying and nurturing CT Next's best thing! Tune in as we explore the crossroads of pop culture, content creation, and the entrepreneurial journey. Ready for insights and inspiration? Hit play now! https://lnkd.in/ePvjsYaa #MissionCTRL #NewEpisodeAlert #EntrepreneurialExploration #businesspodcast #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #podcastlife #podcastepisode #newepisode #podcast

Save the date! The Big Connecticut Food Event. Friday 9 February, 1-6pm at Kroon Hall, Yale University, New Haven. 🏆Pitch competition featuring 5 finalist brands 🎤Panel discussions with decisionmakers at leading Northeast grocery and foodservice organizations 🤜🤛Industry expert coaching sessions for Connecticut food & bev brands 🍪Sampling and tabling from emerging Connecticut food & bev brands and solutions providers More info at ctfoodevent.com Presented by: CT Food Launchpad, Food N'Bev Connect - Growing Brands, Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), CTNext

The last day to apply for the first cohort is tomorrow!! Our partners at BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting proposed Stage 2 funding to the SBA's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) to sustain the Women's Catalyst Advantage Network (Women-CAN). This program is tailored to support women innovators in navigating and succeeding in the SBIR/STTR funding process. If you're keen on joining, participants gain access to: 👉 Outreach webinars covering the basics of SBIR/STTR programs 👉 Personalized consulting with BBCetc staff 👉 Scholarships to attend the Leader Launch program with CAPITA3 Apply for Women-CAN here: bit.ly/Women-can #entrepreneur #GotTech #SBIR #STTR

We're always looking to "forge" new pathways to support innovators and entrepreneurs in the state. That's why in February of this year we were proud to announce our new partnership with FORGE and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Connecticut’s manufacturing sector. We know you can #MakeItHere. Thanks to the expertise of FORGE is helping innovators with physical products navigate the journey from prototype to commercialization, getting an idea to market has gotten a whole lot easier. #manufacturing #innovation #yearinreview #entrepreneur

With over $4 billion in non-dilutive federal research and development funding available through the nation’s Small Business Innovation Research (#SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (#STTR) program, CTNext is focused on increasing the number of competitive proposals from Connecticut-based technology companies - specifically targeting underrepresented businesses and entrepreneurs. How do we do this? Through: ✅ Free grant writing assistance ✅ Proposal development and review ✅ University designated office hours ✅ Complimentary workshops and events In 2023, we’ve served 55 applicants, had 15 applicants awarded, and a total of $19.6MM in federal funds awarded to our applicants to date. 🎉 Learn more about SBIR/STTR support at https://lnkd.in/eUAez3aT

Looking back and looking ahead 👀 This year, we had the pleasure of hosting our talented and ambitious #GovernorsInnovationFellowship cohorts at Third Place by Half Full Brewery in Stamford, CT. Our goal is to create opportunities for fellows to develop both personally and professionally while building a cohort of talent, camaraderie, and growth within our state. This year, we’ve recruited our largest cohort to date of 39 fellows, with an average income of $70K+, and $2.25MM of total income to date. Learn more about the program at https://lnkd.in/e3CcsSbm And get ready! We'll be formally announcing our new cohort soon! #talent #professionaldevelopment #innovation #GIF

“I feel like I will get a lot of support from Connecticut to establish my dreams, so I’m going to be here for a long time — for the longest of times..." Connecticut's college graduates are finding great pathways and resources to career success right here in our home state thanks in part to the wonderful work led by our CTNext team members- Natasha Harris, Daniel Kinch, M.Ed., and Christian Petersen. Learn more about the next level talent and companies we work with at the link below. #CT #CollegeGrads #startup #workforce #talent #opportunity https://lnkd.in/eQUCRiwC