WBDC Catalyst Symposium

WBDC (Women’s Business Development Center) is excited to introduce the 2025 WBDC Catalyst Symposium — the inaugural event in what will become an annual celebration of innovation, empowerment, and entrepreneurial success.

This is an excellent opportunity for Connecticut women entrepreneurs to join us for a morning of connection, inspiration, and action. We’ll begin with networking and exploring the WBDC Marketplace, featuring products from Connecticut women-owned businesses. Then we’ll dive into a robust lineup of workshops designed to deliver practical tools, strategies, and insights essential to launching, growing, and sustaining a thriving small business.

The event will culminate in a live pitch competition, where eight finalists will compete for four $25,000 WBDC Accelerate Grants.