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MANUFACTURING ASSISTANCE
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Business New Haven
10/9/1995
By: BNH
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Technology for Connecticut, Inc. (TECHCONN). Designs and implements demonstration projects which showcase emerging environmental and energy technologies. Serves as project manager and prime contractor for its clients: private for-profit companies in energy, environmental, marine and transportation technologies. Call Cliff Neal: 203-887-5225
Connecticut Center for Educational and Training Technologies (CCETT) will research, develop and commercialize state-of-the-art, technology-integrated learning systems for use in business and education to address needs in four areas: technology transfer and conversion, human resource management and training, strategic planning and innovation, and dissemination and marketing. Will identify, develop and market dual-use training technologies for commercial and educational applications and provide training technologies, services and consulting to Connecticut businesses. Call Stephen Bieglecki, Hartford Graduate Center: 203-548-7804
Manufacturing Applications Center (MAC), Central Connecticut State University, Institute of Industrial and Engineering Technology. At this state-of-the-art facility, small, mid-sized and minority-owned businesses investigate new technologies and solve manufacturing problems in a controlled environment.. Aids technology transfers, engineering and prototyping.
The Center for Flexible Manufacturing Networks (CFMN) at CCSU links small and mid-sized manufacturing firms to collaborate and share marketing, production and technical resources. Target industries include biotechnology, precision machining, aerospace, materials fabrication.
The Total Quality Training Center at CCSU and the Technical Training Center (TTC) provide on-the-job and classroom training in Total Quality Management, ISO 9000, Taguchi methods and SPC to small and mid-sized firms. Funded by the state's Department of Labor. Call Richard C. Mullins Jr., Director: 203827-4477 FAX: 203-827-7025. For all CCSU programs, call Edward Rybczyk: 203-827-7966, 800392-2122
Environmental Research Institute (ERI). A unique engineering research and teaching initiative, focusing on state-of-the-art environmental and pollution-prevention technologies. Administered by the UConn School of Engineering, ERI is a resource for businesses in need of technical assistance. Call John E. Dresty Jr., UConn/Storrs: 203-486-2299
The Connecticut Manufacturing Program for Energy Technology (COMPETE). Assistance to develop and manufacture energy-saving products. Can assist in obtaining funding. Provides R&D, demonstration and production support for advanced, energy-efficient and alternative energy systems. 203-563-5851, 800-392-2122
UConn Advanced Technology Center for Precision Manufacturing pioneers new processes, including laser machining, diamond-wheel grinding, ion beam milling and CAD/CAM. 203-486-3576
Other/Out-of-State Resources
Federal Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR). Businesses employing fewer than 500 can obtain federal R&D grants up to $850,000. Eleven federal agencies fund the program, including the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, NASA, the Department of Energy and the Department of Public Health & Addiction Services. These agencies publish Solicitations, listing topics that companies may respond to by writing a proposal. The SBA publishes Pre-Solicitation Announcements with valuable introductory information. Call the Federal SBA 202-205-7777
National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC). Transfers technologies from federal laboratories U.S. firms. Your R&D department can collaborate with federal laboratory experts to identify applicable technologies, modify them to meet your needs and get help through to commercialization. Call 800-678-NTTC
Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc. (CTC). Your company may be able to commercialize technologies from federal laboratories and universities. This new venture, funded by NASA, has access to more than 600 laboratories, offers consulting services, sponsors conferences and workshops, and publishes a newsletter. Call 508-870-0042.
Community-Based Development Organizations. A DED regional agent can provide details about programs of the Hartford Economic Development Corp. (HEDCO), New Haven Community Investment Corp., the Housatonic Industrial Development Corp. (HIDC), and the Bridgeport Economic Development Corp. (BEDCO). Call NHCIC at 203-776-6172
Defense Information Services Network (DISN). Provides comprehensive services for defense companies wanting to diversify into commercial markets. It also helps them compete more effectively for defense contracts. Call 800-392-2122
Connecticut Defense Support and Diversification Program. The state has a Washington-based liaison who researches opportunities for state firms to compete for defense contracts and to broaden their non-defense contracting. The liaison also helps find federal support for state programs. Call Jon Fleming: 202-347-4535. For information on all state defense diversification programs, call 203-258-4251
Innovations/Patents/Inventions
Center for Venture Management and Entrepreneurial Studies/Institute for Technology, Transfer & Licensing (CVM), Linden Hall, University of Bridgeport Bridgeport 06601 203-576-4152
Connecticut Innovations Inc. (CII), 40 Cold Spring Rd., Rocky Hill 06067 203-563-5851 FAX 203-563-4877
Inventors Assn. of Connecticut, P.O. Box 3325, Westport 06880 203-966-5998 FAX 203-325-4443
NERAC, One Technology Dr., Tolland, 06084 203-872-7000 FAX 203-875-1749
Patent Library, 25 Science Park North, New Haven 06511 203-786-5447 FAX 203-786-5027
Business Development Inc., 95 Orange St., New Haven 06511 203-787-6462 FAX 203-787-6024
Technology Capital Network (TCN), MIT, 201 Vassar St., Cambridge, Mass. 02139 617-253-7163 FAX 617-258-7264
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