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Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program

NJ CSIT Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant

Funds New Jersey clean-tech companies demonstrating technologies through CSIT pilot grants.

ClosedNew Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and TechnologyUnited StatesEligible in New Jersey

The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology administers the Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program as a state demonstration grant for New Jersey clean technology companies. For Round 2, the program was issued by CSIT in collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and funded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

Round 2 had a total award budget…

Clean technology demonstration projects at TRL 6 through TRL 8, including chemicals and advanced materials, energy distribution and storage, energy efficiency, energy generation, green buildings, transportation, waste processing, and water and agriculture.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
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.$3.8M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.njcsit.gov