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New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Supports New Jersey growth through community development, manufacturing expansion, and innovation-focused incentives for companies.

United Stateswww.njeda.gov
Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs13
Active grants5
Total grants10
About

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is New Jersey's independent state economic-development authority. It funds job creation, community development, and innovation across the state through grants, loans, tax credits, vouchers, and equity investments.

For technology companies, the most relevant grant routes are CSIT's SBIR/STTR direct financial assistance, with Phase I support of …

Programs & grants under this funder
NJ AI Hub Accelerator

Supports technology startup teams in United States to connect innovation teams to commercialization pathways and real buyers.

1 grant
NJ AI Hub Accelerator
Between cycles
— pool
NJ Accelerate

Provides event grants and rent support for New Jersey accelerators and their graduate companies.

1 grant
NJ Accelerate — Accelerator Event Grants & Rent Support
Open
— pool·29 days
Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant

Supports licensed New Jersey cannabis operators with reimbursement for eligible startup and operating expenses.

1 grant
Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Clean Tech R&D Voucher Program

Offers New Jersey clean-tech companies access to shared university and laboratory equipment through vouchers.

1 grant
Clean Tech R&D Voucher Program — Round 2
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Main Street Acquisition Support Grant

Funds New Jersey small businesses with transition support after acquisition of commercial property.

1 grant
Main Street Acquisition Support Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program

Supports New Jersey small businesses with supplementary funding to extend federal innovation award momentum.

1 grant
CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance — Phase 5
Open
$875K pool·Rolling submission
Small Business Lease Grant

Funds New Jersey small businesses by helping offset commercial lease costs through direct support.

1 grant
Small Business Lease Grant
Closed
— pool
Small Business Liquor License Grant

Funds New Jersey small businesses to obtain dormant liquor retail licenses through a reimbursement support grant.

1 grant
Small Business Liquor License Grant
Closed
— pool
NJ AI Hub Fund

Invests in early-stage AI startups in New Jersey through matched capital and accelerator support.

NJEDA HAX Plasma Forge co-investment

Supports New Jersey hardware and cleantech startups through the NJEDA HAX Plasma Forge partnership for growth-oriented co-investments.

1 grant
NJEDA HAX Plasma Forge co-investment
Closed
— pool
NJEDA SBIR/STTR Direct Financial

Funds NJEDA Direct Financial support for New Jersey teams moving from early-stage proofs to larger technology development work.

NJEDA Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program (NOL)

Funds New Jersey NOL transfer support connecting established labs with innovation commercialization plans.

1 grant
NJEDA Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program (NOL)
Between cycles
— pool
RETROFIT NJ Grant Program

Funds New Jersey firms with retrofit support for modernization and efficiency innovation.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.njeda.gov