Tour de ConnecticutZooming through the week like… 💨🚴🏼♀️
Photo credits to the amazing @zmimiphotography 📸 #tourdect
Who We Are
The Tour de Connecticut, hosted by Connecticut Innovations (CI), the state’s venture capital arm and leading source of ongoing financial and strategic support, is an iconic, week-long, 200-mile cycling trip across the state. Throughout the journey, riders meet with early-stage companies from CI’s portfolio and stop by local attractions along the route, spotlighting the state’s innovation, culture and scenic beauty.
CI's venture team, board members, and other influential leaders pedaled across the state for our third annual Tour de Connecticut. Along the 200-mile route, we met with trailblazing startups, uncovered hidden gems and engaged with the innovation ecosystem at local pit stops and events.
2025 Ride
September 15–18, 2025
The third Tour de Connecticut kicked off in Stamford and wound its way through New Haven, Hartford and Storrs, wrapping up in Mystic four days later. Along the way, the CI team was joined by special guest riders from Connecticut’s vibrant ecosystem, making every day another collaborative adventure.
2025 Ride
September 15–18, 2025
The third Tour de Connecticut kicked off in Stamford and wound its way through New Haven, Hartford and Storrs, wrapping up in Mystic four days later. Along the way, the CI team was joined by special guest riders from Connecticut’s vibrant ecosystem, making every day another collaborative adventure.
Special Guest Riders
Our Tour de Connecticut guest riders are a vital part of the experience, bringing fresh energy, diverse perspectives and a sense of celebration to the journey. By inviting community leaders, partners and passionate cyclists to join select legs of the tour, we foster meaningful connections and amplify the tour’s mission beyond the bike.
“Braking” News
Follow the ride in real time and catch up on moments from past tours. From live updates to archived highlights, this is your hub for all things Tour de Connecticut.
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Pit Stops & Partners
The Tour de Connecticut simply wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and enthusiasm of our partners and pit stops. They are the heart of the ride—opening their doors, joining the journey and helping us amplify the incredible innovation happening across the state. Each company, local business and guest rider represents a vital piece of Connecticut’s diverse entrepreneurial and cultural ecosystem.
National Intern Day started bright and early with a spin class before work. 🚲
Our interns clipped in, turned up the resistance and brought plenty of energy before most of us had finished our first coffee.
We were also excited to have interns from our portfolio companies and partners join us @yale_ventures @greaternhchamber and Normunity! Thank you to @ride_wheelhouse for having us, and a special thank you to @olmobagels for fueling us afterward.
#NationalInternDay #ConnecticutInnovations #CIInterns #InternLife
What does an early career in the startup world look like? 🚀
Our summer interns sat down with Lacey Hall of Coinbax, Nicole Dostalek of @lookopticusa and Joseph Lallier of @hivetech.ai for Startups Unfiltered, an honest conversation about career paths, startup life and growing within a fast-moving company.
With Nicole and Joe returning as former CI interns, the panel also brought things full circle.
#ConnecticutInnovations #StartupCareers #InternshipProgram #ConnecticutStartups
Good conversations, great food, fresh headshots, and a room full of Connecticut interns building their networks. Not a bad way to spend a Wednesday. ✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for CI’s Summer Intern Happy Hour! We loved welcoming interns from across Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.
A special thank you to @shakenandstirredcatering for the delicious catering and @zmimiphotography for the LinkedIn-ready headshots.
#ConnecticutInnovations #InternLife #SummerInterns #Networking #Connecticut
From venture deals to escape room clues, our interns know how to problem-solve. 🔓
Last week our summer interns headed to Escape New Haven for an afternoon of teamwork and quick thinking. They left with the clues solved, the door unlocked, and everyone still speaking to each other! 🤣
Thank you to @escapenewhaven for hosting a great afternoon of connection and collaboration outside the office.
#ConnecticutInnovations #InternLife #EscapeNewHaven #SummerInterns #NewHaven
@ct_innovations