Business Development

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• Digital Animation Production Company Tax Credit

  Learn more about and find out how to apply for the 10 to 30% tax credit for digital animation production in Connecticut.

• Digital Media & Motion Picture Tax Credit

  Apply for tax credits of up to 30% for production and post-production expenses in Connecticut.

• Film/TV/Digital Media Tax Exemptions

  Find out more about the available tax exemptions on film, video and broadcast productions in Connecticut.

• Film Infrastructure Tax Credit

  Find out about the tax credit available for projects that build facilities and other structures for production in Connecticut.

• Manufacturing Advancements

  Learn more about all the ways the Connecticut Center of Advanced Technology helps manufacturers evaluate new technologies, develop prototypes, optimize processes, enhance their operations and more.

• Small Business Advising

  Connect to the Connecticut Small Business Development Center to learn more about all the types of expert assistance available for entrepreneurs and small business owners, many available at no cost.

• Selling Goods & Services to the State

  Link to the state's contracting portal to explore opportunities for selling goods and services to the state.

• Becoming a Government Vendor

  Learn more about opportunities for your Connecticut business to possibly sell goods or services to federal, state or local governments.

• Government Contracting Support

  Get help facilitating access to certification programs, training workshops, bonding assistance and bidding opportunities.

• Enhancing Process Efficiencies

  Connect to CONNSTEP, an organization that specializes in advising businesses on how to strengthen their leadership and maximize their operational efficiencies.

• Export Assistance Center

  Access market intelligence, practical advice and business tools designed to help U.S. companies expand in global markets.

• Minority Business Advising

  Discover organizations that offer an array of business counseling services to help minority enterprises grow.

• CT State Data Center

  Explore the Connecticut State Data Center (CTSDC), the state’s lead agency in the U.S. Census Bureau’s State Data Center Program. It makes data available locally to the public through a network of state agencies, universities, libraries, and regional and local governments.

• Business Registration, Licensing and Permitting

  Obtain the necessary licenses and permits for you to start, expand or relocate your business to Connecticut.

• Connecticut Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium

  Learn more about the State’s focus on supporting and expanding defense technology research, development, and production capabilities within the state.