CT Digital Media -- Springboard Incubator
Home to some of the largest movie productions and media companies, Connecticut is known for its strong investment and support of digital media companies. The exclusive Springboard Digital Media incubator is an extraordinary and unique resource within the state that furthers entrepreneurial activity and spurs innovation.
The CT Digital Media’s Springboard Digital Media incubator is designed to address the needs of early stage digital media startups as they endeavor to grow in Connecticut and beyond. The Incubator hastens the growth of innovative, early-stage companies by bringing together a community of exciting, start up digital media companies and executives fostering collaboration. By operating out of a common facility, companies are able to share resources, interact over common problems that will in all likelihood improve entrepreneurial success and expand their already dynamic culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
What Do Incubator Participants Get?
- A higher profile through PR activities with CT Digital Media and our partners
- Entrepreneurs in Residence: Experienced entrepreneurs will provide mentoring and guidance.
- Office space with conference rooms, common presentation/event areas and Internet connectivity
- Entrepreneur peer groups –discuss and work through startup challenges as a peer group
- Quarterly roundtables with senior media company executives and VCs.
- Flexible space for your own networking events
- Access to partner resources including the following:
- Investor resources include Connecticut Innovations, Angel Investor Forum, Connecticut Venture Group
- Universities: Yale Entrepreneurial Institute
- College Interns: Yale, University of Connecticut
- Service Providers: Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales
- Board of Advisors: A number of key advisors from the various stakeholder groups will be identified.
What does it cost? There is a minimal cost to cover real estate and technology services (this is far less than what standard rent would be).
How do I apply? To apply, complete the attached Springboard Digital Media incubator application and send to incubator@mediafilmtech.com.
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