CTNext Announces Second Cohort of Governors Innovation Fellowship

By Cindi Choi.
Updated Jun 9, 2022

HARTFORD, Conn. (PRWEB) June 09, 2022 - The Governors Innovation Fellowship(GIF), facilitated by CTNext, today announced the statewide expansion of the fellowship and the participants of the 20222023 cohort. The GIF program retains Connecticuts greatest talent and places the most promising college graduates in growing companies in the state.

Governor Ned Lamont first announced the launch of the fellowship in February 2020.

This year, 33 graduates from top universities secured their spot in the next cohort, while landing positions with companies across Connecticut. During the program, fellows will foster a strong network of professionals, while participating in workshops, seminars and social events throughout the year.

These professionals were named to the second cohort of fellows for the Governors Innovation Fellowship:

Graduates will be working for Connecticut-based companies including:

We reviewed more than 400 applications for the second cohort of the Governors Innovation Fellowship, said Onyeka Obiocha, executive director of CTNext. The response is so incredibly positive for Connecticut. These are graduates looking to stay in Connecticut and support growing companies in our state.

About GIF The Governors Innovation Fellowship offers ambitious, high-achieving recent graduates the opportunity to work at top innovative companies in Connecticut, developing their careers while working together as a community of fellows, growing together professionally and personally to create a cohort of talent, camaraderie and growth in the state. For more information, visit http://www.ctnext.com/programs-and-resources/programs/ctgif/.

About CTNext CTNext develops programs and funding to help technology- and innovation-based startups and early-stage businesses grow in Connecticut. CTNext also manages initiatives to expand and strengthen the ecosystem that supports new business development across the state, including Innovation Places, the Technology Talent Bridge, CTNext Partners and more. For more information, visit http://www.ctnext.com.