Central Connecticut State University's Institute of Technology and Business Development (ITBD)

Founded in 1986, Institute for Technology and Business Development (ITBD) supports Connecticut businesses and organizations by providing training, technology and manufacturing process assistance, government procurement services, small business development and conferencing services, and business incubation. ITBD's Business Incubator offers affordable office space, shared services, educational programs, and business counseling services. Under the CBIN (CT Business Incubator Network) umbrella, statewide Business Incubator Programs are designed to accelerate the successful development of start-up compainies. The ITBD Incubator Business Program is considered, 'mixed-use,' established in 1993. To date, the program has benefitted companies in various fields such as Accounting, Engineering, Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy, Promotional Products, Non-Profits, and others, totaling 50+ graduates with 20 businesses currently enrolled.