Collaborative CT events bring together innovators and entrepreneurs from CEOs to students for purposeful collaboration and conversations. Attendees come from diverse backgrounds—academia, industry, startups, venture capital, economic development, pharma, biotech, … Continue reading "Collaborative CT"

Collaborative CT events bring together innovators and entrepreneurs from CEOs to students for purposeful collaboration and conversations. Attendees come from diverse backgrounds—academia, industry, startups, venture capital, economic development, pharma, biotech, … Continue reading "Collaborative CT"

Annual pitch competition and networking event focused on supporting CPG food & bev brands based in Connecticut that are looking to gain traction with wholesale customers and solutions providers. This … Continue reading "The Big Connecticut Food Event 2026"

A Connecticut Tradition What started as a small gathering of forward-thinking tech leaders in 2022 has grown into Connecticut's premier gathering of leaders from our academic, business and innovation community. AI … Continue reading "Hartford AI Day(s)"

It All Starts With an Idea Five student teams make their business pitch live and compete for seed funding.

Finals live in person, 1:00 pm Friday, April 24 in New Haven. Gateway Community College, room S-211. Park free in school garage on Crown Street. If full, park in Temple … Continue reading "Connecticut Collegiate Business Plan Competition – 2026"

​As AI becomes embedded in how we build, operate, and scale, the legal landscape is catching up! This event brings together the curious, founders, operators, educators, and legal minds to … Continue reading "AI & The CT Legal Landscape (w/ The AI Collective)"

CTSBDC is hosting an AI Pitch Competition. We’re looking for practical, high-impact ideas for how, with access to expert resources, AI can take businesses to the next level. Join us to watch … Continue reading "CT SBDC AI Pitch Competition"