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Created by the Connecticut Legislature in 1989, Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to push the frontiers of high-tech industries such as energy, biotechnology, information technology, and photonics. Over the years, CI has helped over 100 emerging companies research, develop, and market new products and services. CI supports: Early-stage technology companies; University/business research collaborations; Bioscience start-ups; Biotech companies in need of lab and office space; State residents, businesses, towns, cities and organizations interested in clean energy use and development; and Stem Cell Research, through the State Department of Public Health Stem Cell Research Program. This activity has attracted over $1 billion dollars in additional investments from private equity providers. CI is currently undertaking statewide efforts to provide state residents with clean energy alternatives for their homes and businesses through the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. CI invests up to $1.5 million per round, typically up to a maximum of $7 million in any one company.
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