CTech IncUBator@University of Bridgeport

CTech IncUBator@University of Bridgeport is Fairfield County’s first university-based incubator intended to hasten the growth of start-up technology companies. CTech IncUBator is a 2400 sq. ft. office space located at 250 Myrtle Avenue on the University of Bridgeport campus. It houses up to six ventures and facilitates commercialization of technology initially focusing on information technology, digital media, advanced materials and clean tech businesses. Businesses in the STEM classifications (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) will be considered.

The CTech IncUBator provides:

• Favorable market rents in fully furnished offices. Rent includes all utilities
• Shared support services
• Pro-bono and discounted professional services assistance (e.g. legal, accounting, intellectual property, technology, product commercialization and SCORE advisors)
• An entrepreneurial environment conducive to exchanging information, ideas and solutions.
• Access to facilities and resources like library, recreation center, café and many more located on campus
• Introductions to potential investors and pre-seed and seed funding programs
• Access to resources supporting grant opportunities (SBIR, STTR)
• Access to world-class faculty members and exceptional student interns

CTech IncUBator’s founding sponsors each has a long tradition of contributing to Connecticut’s entrepreneurial climate.

• Connecticut Innovations, Inc. (CI) – Founded in 1989 by the State of Connecticut, CI is the State’s venture investing firm. Over its 20-year history, CI has invested more than $135 million in over 95 emerging technology companies - all located right here in Connecticut.
• University of Bridgeport – Founded in 1927, as the first junior college chartered by any legislature in the northeastern states, UB today offers a full compliment of career-focused, academic programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels as well as a variety of international programs.
• The United Illuminating Company (UI) – Established in 1899, UI serves over 324,000 customers in the Greater New Haven and Bridgeport, Connecticut areas. UI has long been a partner with the State in promoting company formation and economic development.

Download the complete CTech IncUBator informational brochure here.