Siri & Cyber Assistance Program (SAC)

The SIRI and CYBER Assistance Program (SAC) was created for the purpose of providing financial assistance to Connecticut manufacturing companies seeking Smart Industry Readiness Index assessments (SIRI) and/or Cyber Security assessments and certification (CMMC). The goal is to help companies striving to meet federal cybersecurity requirements and to also assist those interested in pursuing their smart factory transformation journey. Eligible companies can apply for a grant up to $10,000 to conduct assessments and testing Participating companies must pay half the cost. The program is administered by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology with funding provided through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's Manufacturing Innovation Fund. Eligibility Criteria: -Must be a manufacturing company or allied service provider. (An allied service provider is a company that physically interacts with a manufactured good to alter its characteristics & add value). -Applicants must not have committed to the project being proposed. If a proposal has been signed, a PO placed, or a deposit made, the project WILL NOT be considered. -Must be located in Connecticut or relocating operations to the state, in whole or in part. -With the exception of companies relocating into Connecticut, eligible applicants must be registered with the Secretary-of-the-State for at least 3-years and must be generating sales revenue. -At least 51% of an applicant’s revenue must be generated from the sale of goods they manufacture or from allied services provided to manufacturers. -Must have at least 3 full-time employees and no more than 300 employees in Connecticut. -Must not have been previously awarded a total of $10,000 from the program. -Proposed projects must have a minimum value of $5,000.