InvestorEmpowering Connecticut's Innovators
The startup scene in United States
New Haven was selected for Connecticut’s first Innovation Cluster award on September 26, 2025, directing $50.5 million toward downtown facilities and infrastructure for life sciences and quantum technologies. The named coalition includes QuantumCT, Yale University, the University of Connecticut, L&G, Winstanley Enterprises, BioCT, and the City of New Haven. (Yale Ventures)
About
New Haven was selected for Connecticut’s first Innovation Cluster award on September 26, 2025, directing $50.5 million toward downtown facilities and infrastructure for life sciences and quantum technologies. The named coalition includes QuantumCT, Yale University, the University of Connecticut, L&G, Winstanley Enterprises, BioCT, and the City of New Haven. (Yale Ventures)
The award includes $10 million for QuantumCT for statewide quantum infrastructure coordination and testbed deployment. (Yale Ventures)
Yale Ventures reported that its 2025 activity included 10 faculty-led spinouts, 83 deals and new licenses, and $5.75 million in translational funding awarded. These figures describe Yale Ventures activity, not citywide totals. (Yale Ventures)
Yale Ventures described Bexorg in March 2026 as a New Haven-based Yale spinout that developed a system maintaining donated human brain tissue’s biological function outside the body for up to one day. (Yale Ventures)
Yale Ventures described Modifi Biosciences as a Yale spinout formed in 2021 and based in New Haven, developing small molecules targeting cancer cells lacking the MGMT DNA-repair protein. Merck acquired Modifi in 2024 for $30 million upfront, with potential milestone payments up to $1.3 billion. (Yale Ventures)
Startup ecosystem standing
Where New Haven ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #121 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
15 organizations with a profile
Who's based in New Haven
Investors 10
Investor
InvestorConnecting Yale startups with venture capital insights.
InvestorYalies Investing in Yalies
The 3 most prominent of 10. Browse all investors
Incubators 4
IncubatorEmpowering sustainable innovation.
IncubatorInnovating healthcare through digital solutions.
IncubatorSupporting scientific innovation and entrepreneurship.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorAccelerating medical device startups to success.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in New Haven
UniversityListed in 12 rankings
Pick what describes you
Your way in
Raising in New Haven
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in New Haven
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in New Haven
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about New Haven
CI says the FY2027 angel credit allocation is full and applications are scheduled to reopen July 1, 2027.
Source: Angel InvestorsCI describes the funding as a convertible-note investment rather than a grant.
Source: Proof-of-Concept FundCI's Proof-of-Concept Fund targets Connecticut based technology companies at proof of concept.
Source: Proof-of-Concept FundTsai CITY lists a semester-long, funded accelerator for student teams that already show venture traction; the page does not specify an open application window.
Source: Tsai CITY Current ProgramsBioLabs lists 15 private labs, 35 shared benches, and $4 million in equipment at its New Haven site.
Source: Innovation expands in New Haven with opening of BioLabs at 101 CollegeBioLabs says its permanent New Haven location at 101 College opened in February 2024 with 41,000 square feet for lab and office use.
Source: Innovation expands in New Haven with opening of BioLabs at 101 College
Questions about New Haven
How does New Haven rank as a startup ecosystem?
New Haven is #121 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in New Haven?
10 investors based in New Haven have a profile here, including Connecticut Innovations, Yale Undergraduate Capital Partners and Bulldog Innovation Group, LLC. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in New Haven?
Yes. New Haven has 1 accelerator and 4 incubators on record, including Bridge Innovations Ventures and ClimateHaven.
Which universities are in New Haven?
One university has a profile: Yale University.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to New Haven
Superscout Pro
Find faster. Show up verified. Keep your deals private.
$99a year, or $12 a month
Get Pro- Search that narrowsInvestors, programs, accelerators, incubators and studios, by stage, sector and place.
- A verified profileThe people you reach know you are who you say you are.
- A private deal vaultThe startups you are watching, with your notes and your reasons. Nobody else's eyes.
Is this page right?How the research works