Since 2017 we have been creating a vibrant ecosystem to identify and fund innovative projects and support our partners. We’ve built a community through the relationships we foster, the thought leadership we demonstrate, and the events we host.
StamfordNext is a nonprofit collaborative created to generate economic growth in Stamford, Connecticut, by investing in the city's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

MEANINGFUL CHANGE
We help fund projects, initiatives and events that create meaningful change for entrepreneurs in the city of Stamford.
BUSINESS INDEPENDENCE
We let organizations, such as corporations, startups, entrepreneurs, and more, run those projects independently.
VARIED MARKET SEGMENTS
We attract and work with a wide range of businesses and market segments, from private data science companies to universities.
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Reimagining Connecticut
StamfordNext executive director Wes Bemus, District New Haven chief operating officer JoHannah Hamilton, and Upward Hartford CEO Shana Schlossberg talked with reSET's Sarah Bodley during CBIA's Economic Summit + Outlook 2021 about the role innovation plays in Connecticut's rebuilding efforts.
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