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NJ Accelerate

NJ Accelerate — Accelerator Event Grants & Rent Support

Funds accelerator events and startup studio support for New Jersey innovation companies building scalable teams.

OpenNew Jersey Economic Development AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in New Jersey
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About

NJ Accelerate is a two-component rolling program administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority that supports both qualifying accelerators and the technology companies that graduate from them. In the first component, pre-qualified accelerators receive per-event grants of up to $2,000 per event, capped at $20,000 in total event grant funding per accelerator. The second component prov…

What this grant funds

Clean energy, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and similar innovation-sector startups graduating from qualifying NJ accelerators.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.19 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6 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.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.njeda.gov