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NJ AI Hub Accelerator

NJ AI Hub Accelerator

Supports New Jersey AI founders through accelerator, pilot partnerships, and ecosystem access across research institutions and startups.

Between cyclesNew Jersey Economic Development AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in New Jersey
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About

The NJ AI Hub Accelerator is an equity-based accelerator program operated by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) targeting AI-focused startups based in New Jersey. It sits within NJEDA's broader Strategic Industry Support portfolio, which also includes the NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund — a $300 million state venture capital vehicle that co-invests alongside private VC firms into h…

What this grant funds

Provides equity-based accelerator support to New Jersey-based artificial intelligence startups from proof-of-concept through pre-commercial scaling stages.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: njaihub.org