As part of the groundwork for an application to obtain funding for a Southeastern CT hub for entrepreneurs, Artemis Startup Consulting ran a survey. Of the 75 individuals that took the survey, 41 provided contact information for follow up and 15 attended a meeting to discuss the survey results on March 15. Highlights of the survey results that were discussed include the following:
• 89% of respondents would utilize services of an innovation hub
• 33 individuals report being part of a new venture or considering a new venture
• 37 individuals are seeking laboratory or office space
• 20 were commuting to MA, RI, or New Haven for their new ventures
After the survey discussion, I announced that the state had rejected the application for funding for a Southeastern CT hub. The lack of critical mass or scale of entrepreneurship in the region was given as the primary reason.
The discussion at the meeting then shifted to next steps. Those steps include developing a strategy for the next funding opportunity, creating a LinkedIn Group, and organizing networking and educational events. Please invite supporters and entrepreneurs to join the group and stay involved.