The Lab at ConnCORP is a learning & knowledge center: a laboratory for new ideas about business ownership & entrepreneurship.

Our Programming

  • Launchpad Speaker Series

    Bi-monthly sessions with professionals sharing insights on business scaling, marketing, civic engagement, wellness, and leadership to foster community connections.

  • Community Entrepreneurship Academy & Clinic (CEAC):

    An 8-month accelerator with Quinnipiac University for minority entrepreneurs, offering training in finance, marketing, and business strategy, ending with a graduation and pitch competition.

  • TGIT! Business After Hours:

    Quarterly networking mixers with local chambers of commerce, themed events for entrepreneurs to promote their work and connect with the community.

  • Financial Literacy Workshops

    Quarterly sessions covering saving, budgeting, investing, and more, tailored to community needs and led by financial experts.

  • Level Up Skill Builder Trainings

    Virtual sessions for professionals to enhance skills in areas like marketing and communications, facilitated by organizations such as The Narrative Project.

Launched in April 2021, The Lab at ConnCORP is a business incubator and accelerator advancing economic opportunity in underserved neighborhoods like Dixwell and Newhallville.

As a ConnCORP initiative and extension of ConnCAT’s mission, we support Black-owned and minority-led businesses with education, mentorship, financial training, leadership development, and affordable office space; connecting entrepreneurs to networks and resources for long-term growth.

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