CIT recognizes that the availability of early-stage capital is a critical need of many emerging technology companies by making connection with “hard to access” private and federal funding sources.

• GAP Funds – CIT GAP Funds makes seed-stage equity investments in Virginia-based technology and life science companies with a high potential for achieving rapid growth and generating significant economic return.  Click here for more information on CIT GAP Funds.

• Federal Funding Assistance Program – CIT's Federal Funding Assistance Program identifies and accelerates opportunities for Virginia's small technology businesses to obtain SBIR, STTR and ATP awards and other government contracts. Click here for additional information about the Federal Funding Assistance Program.