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Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP)

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), with funding from DECD's Manufacturing Innovation FundNo deadline listedUp to $100,000

Summary

Connecticut manufacturers and allied service providers with 3–100 CT employees, 3+ years registered and 51%+ revenue from CT manufacturing can get up to $100,000 toward new production equipment and software (ERP/MRP, automation, AI, tooling). The program pays 33% of project cost (25% for repeat applicants). Projects must be at least $25,000 and not committed before applying.

About this grant

MVP helps Connecticut manufacturers and allied service providers buy new equipment and software (ERP, MRP, etc.) that improves productivity, yield, accuracy and quality. Eligible companies can apply for a grant of up to $100,000 for a new project; total project value must be at least $25,000. First-time applicants provide a 2:1 cash match (the program pays 33%) and repeat applicants 3:1 (the program pays 25%), with a $100,000 lifetime cap. The program is listed as active and is administered first-come, first-served.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Must be a CT Manufacturer or Allied Service Provider generating recurring revenue

At least 51% of revenue from the sale of goods manufactured in CT or from allied services provided to manufacturers

Located in Connecticut or relocating manufacturing operations to the state

At least 3 and no more than 100 full-time employees in Connecticut

Total proposed project value of at least $25,000

Must not have committed to the project (no signed proposal, PO or deposit) before applying

Registered with the Secretary of the State for at least 3 years (except companies relocating to CT)

Good standing with CT Department of Revenue Services and CT Department of Labor

A third-party vendor or service provider must execute the project

Must not have previously received $100K or more in MVP grants; must evidence ability to complete the project and provide the match

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Equipment
  • Software
  • Automation
  • Productivity

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