The Department of Economic & Community Development and the Office of Manufacturing are engaged in several projects funded by the federal government—each focuses on giving Connecticut’s manufacturers a competitive edge with first-to-market capabilities.
Defense spending by State on a per capita basis
Defense spending as % of State GDP
Nationally ranked most productive workforce
Aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing
Connecticut has received federal funds to support the adoption of Model-Based Definition across the Connecticut defense industrial supply base.
Connecticut has received federal funds to support strategic planning as we explore adopting Model-Based Definition in three key commercial sectors: clean energy, aerospace, and medical devices.
Connecticut has received federal funds to support the rapid deployment of smart manufacturing technologies into Connecticut’s supply chain with a focus on small– to medium-sized manufacturers.
