Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated, in consultation with the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc., shall develop and implement a plan to increase the total of funds provided to state businesses pursuant to the small business innovation research program, as defined in section 32-344, and the small business technology transfer program, as defined in section 32-344. Not later than January 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to commerce and veterans' and military affairs, regarding such plan and its implementation.

(P.A. 21-188, S. 4; P.A. 24-149, S. 18.)

History: P.A. 21-188 effective July 13, 2021; P.A. 24-149 deleted reference to CTNext and made a technical and conforming change, effective July 1, 2024.