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Senate approves $1 million makerspace fund to support Connecticut entrepreneurs
Summary
The Connecticut Senate on May 15 approved SB 1179, creating a Connecticut Community Makerspace Initiative. The amended bill establishes a $1,000,000 fund administered by DECD’s Office of Innovation for capital, planning and expansion, with up to 10% available for administration.
The Connecticut Senate on May 15 passed Senate Bill 1179, establishing the Connecticut Community Makerspace Initiative to support early‑stage entrepreneurs and local makerspaces.
Senator Hartley, the bill’s sponsor, told colleagues the bill "comes to us with unanimous support from the Commerce Committee" and said the makerspace model supplies entrepreneurs with shared physical infrastructure and mentorship. She said the…
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