NJEDA and SOSA to Open Applications for NJ BASE

TRENTON, N.J. (May 1, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and SOSA will open applications for the New Jersey Business Acceleration and Soft-Landing Ecosystem (NJ BASE) Business Immersion Program on Monday, May 4^th, 2026. Located in Jersey City, NJ BASE will serve as a landing pad for international companies looking to establish and scale their operations in the United States, supporting expansion, attracting investment, and creating high quality jobs in industries vital to New Jersey’s economic future.

WHAT:          Operated by SOSA, NJ BASE will provide free, high-quality co-working space and hands-on support across go-to-market strategy, operations, and financing to international companies, connecting participants to the Garden State’s corporations, investors, and innovation ecosystem partners. Participating companies will benefit from access to tailored mentorship, strategic introductions, and high-impact engagements designed to equip companies with the resources and relationships needed to fuel long-term growth. 

WHO:             Eligible companies must be headquartered outside of the United States and be revenue-generating with sufficient capital to adequately support their expansion to the U.S. market. Additionally, participating companies are strongly encouraged to establish operations and grow a team in New Jersey following their participation in the NJ BASE Business Immersion Program, which will connect participants to the New Jersey corporate ecosystem.

Companies focused on priority industries such as climate and clean technologies, life sciences and health innovation, advanced manufacturing and materials, financial technology, and smart mobility and transportation, as well as digital industries such as cybersecurity, data and AI solutions, and film and media innovation, are eligible.

For more information on eligibility and other program requirements, click here or contact NJBASE@njeda.gov.

WHEN:          Applications for NJ BASE will open on Monday, May 4^th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and close on Monday, June 15^th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Click here to apply.

To learn more about NJEDA resources for businesses, call NJEDA Customer Care at 844-965-1125 or visit https://www.njeda.gov and follow @NewJerseyEDA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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