Connecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and the leading source of financing and ongoing support for Connecticut’s innovative, growing companies. CI provides venture capital and strategic support for early-stage technology companies, financial support for innovation and collaboration, and connections to its well-established network of partners and professionals. For more information, please visit www.ctinnovations.com.

This project is co-funded by the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.

The Menomadin Foundation was established by Mr. Haim Taib to systematically blend strategic philanthropy, impact investments, and cross-sector partnerships towards the initiation of integrated development solutions that can be scaled to address the world’s most pressing challenges.

Rimonci is a specialized fund with the mission of improving Scientific vision and insight. Rimonci explores opportunities in this field to improve human life and connect disruptive technology with China’s industrial and market strength. 

Impact First Investments is the first Israeli impact venture capital fund with the trifold aim to bolster Israeli technology, to build global social impact, and to obtain market-rate returns.

ZORA's mission is to leverage Israeli tech to improve the health, wealth and opportunity of one billion people around the world. ZORA invests in outstanding Israeli teams with scalable solutions to global challenges in health, education, the environment, and financial inclusion.

WeWork is committed to supporting innovative projects and the people behind them. The Creator Awards are a global initiative led by WeWork to recognize and reward the creators of the world.