Evan Weiss Named New NJEDA CEO
NOTICE OF CSIT BOARD MEETING – 1/30/2026 - VIRTUAL ONLY
NOTICE OF SPECIAL NJEDA BOARD MEETING
NJEDA & Rowan University Partner to Support AACCNJ’s Transformation Center
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Evan Weiss Named New NJEDA CEO
TRENTON, N.J. (January 28, 2026) – Earlier this month, Governor Mikie Sherrill recommended Evan Weiss to lead the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), and today its Board voted to approve him as the Authority’s next Chief Executive Officer. Weiss will assume the role on January 29th.
Read More >NOTICE OF CSIT BOARD MEETING – 1/30/2026 – VIRTUAL ONLY
A meeting of the Commission of Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) Board has been scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Read More >NOTICE OF SPECIAL NJEDA BOARD MEETING
A Special Meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 09:30 am, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Members will convene via conference call and Microsoft Teams only.
Read More >NJEDA & Rowan University Partner to Support AACCNJ’s Transformation Center
TRENTON, N.J. (January 14, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and Rowan University have partnered together to support the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey’s (AACCNJ) Transformation Center.
Read More >NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 1/15/2026
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held in person, via conference call, and via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Read More >CSIT Awards Nearly $1.3M to 17 NJ Startups through Round 4 Clean Tech R&D Seed Grant Program
TRENTON, N.J. (January 8, 2026) – The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT) today announced that it has awarded approximately $1.3 million in grants to 17 startups through the fourth round of its Clean Tech Research & Development Seed Grant Program.
Read More >NOTICE OF NJ MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION COMMISSION BOARD MEETING
Please be advised that the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:30 am.
Read More >NJEDA Board Approves Over $12.5 Million in Funding to Support Innovative Medtech and Maternal Health Startups
TRENTON, N.J. (January 7, 2026) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved a $12.55 million commitment into two Strategic Innovation Centers (SICs) focused on medical technology and maternal health, facilitating startup creation and bolstering New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem.
Read More >Applications for NJEDA’s Historic Property Reinvestment Program Now Open
TRENTON, N.J. (December 22, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is now accepting applications for the Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP).
Read More >NJEDA Approves Phase 2 of New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge
TRENTON, N.J. (December 22, 2025) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of Phase 2 of the New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge.
Read More >Startups Developed at NJ’s 12 Strategic Innovation Centers Projected to Generate over $17 Billion in Economic Output and Support 28,000 Jobs in a Decade
TRENTON, N.J. (December 22, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today released findings from an economic impact assessment of the Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) initiative, which brings together startup founders, investors, academic institutions, and private sector leaders to foster research and development in high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), the life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.
Read More >NJEDA Board Approves 10 Companies to Fuel NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund
TRENTON, N.J. (December 19, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved ten corporations to purchase $85 million in tax credits to fuel the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF).
Read More >NJEDA Board Approves Second Round of FEED NJ Grants, Providing $9.3M to 23 Organizations
TRENTON, N.J. (December 17, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved more than $9.3 million in grant awards to 23 organizations under the Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) Pilot Program.
Read More >NJEDA Board Awards Grant Funding to Expand Workforce Development Opportunities in Engineering
TRENTON, N.J. (December 16, 2025) – Yesterday, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a grant award of more than $1.2 million to the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 825 for the construction of a new training facility in Dayton.
Read More >NJEDA and CoreWeave Announce Creation of $20M AI Hub Fund to Support Innovative Startups
TRENTON, N.J. (December 15, 2025) –Today, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and CoreWeave, along with other accredited investors, announced a $20 million investment to support a fund for startups that are associated with the NJ AI Hub Strategic Innovation Center (SIC).
Read More >NOTICE OF CCRC BOARD MEETING
Please be advised that the next Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Read More >3 New Jersey Businesses Secure Investments Through NJEDA’s Evergreen Fund
TRENTON, N.J. (December 10, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently closed on investments for three cutting-edge businesses through the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF).
Read More >NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 12/15/2025
Please be advised that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board Meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has been rescheduled to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held in person, via conference call, and via Microsoft Teams.
Read More >NJEDA Awards $15M in Grants to Support 39 Organizations Under A.R.T. Phase II
TRENTON, N.J. (December 4, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved $15 million in grant awards to 39 organizations under Phase II of the Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) program.
Read More >NJEDA Opens Purchaser Applications for Zero Emission Vehicle Voucher & Loan Programs
TRENTON, N.J. (November 25, 2025) – Purchaser applications are now open for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) two programs that are aimed at decarbonizing transportation and saving businesses money.
Read More >NOTICE OF CCRC BOARD MEETING
Please be advised that the next Capital City Redevelopment Corporation Board Meeting will be held in person and via teleconference on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Read More >NJEDA Aspire Tax Credits Awarded to Support Major Hotel Project in Hoboken
TRENTON, N.J. (November 17, 2025) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved a tax credit award under the Aspire Program to support the development of a new hotel in Hoboken, which will include up to 350 guest rooms.
Read More >NJEDA Aspire Tax Credits Awarded to Support Phase 3 of HELIX in New Brunswick
TRENTON, N.J. (November 17, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved a tax credit award under the Aspire Program for Phase 3 of the New Jersey Health + Life Science Exchange (HELIX) building in New Brunswick.
Read More >NJEDA Board Approves Over $20M in Grants to 50 Organizations to Strengthen Food Security in NJ’s Top Food Desert Communities
TRENTON, N.J. (November 14, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board recently approved more than $20.6 million in grant awards to 50 organizations under the Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) Pilot Program.
Read More >NJEDA Board Approves First Awards Under the Cultural and Arts Facilities Expansion Program
TRENTON, N.J. (November 14, 2025) – This week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved more than $104.8 million in tax credits under the Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) Program to support major expansions and renovations of the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City and the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown.
Read More >NJEDA Awards Aspire Tax Credits to Projects in Paterson and Secaucus
TRENTON, N.J. (November 6, 2025) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved tax credit awards under the Aspire Program to a residential project in Paterson and a commercial project in Secaucus.
Read More >NJEDA Provides $900K to Support Food Banks Across NJ Amid SNAP Benefits Crisis
TRENTON, N.J. (November 3, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today it is providing $900,000 in funding to support the State’s six Emergency Feeding Organizations as they face increased demand due to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits crisis caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
Read More >NJEDA Board Approves New Program to Support EV Infrastructure
TRENTON, N.J. (November 3, 2025) – A new clean energy program aimed to increase electric vehicle charging stations across the state was approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board last week.
Read More >NJEDA to Open Applications for Cannabis Business Development Program
TRENTON, N.J. (October 31, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for the Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Read More >Paramount Designated as Studio Partner by NJEDA Board
TRENTON, N.J. (October 30, 2025) – Following the announcement earlier this week that Paramount, A Skydance Corporation, (“Paramount”) (NASDAQ: PSKY), will lease space at 1888 Studios in Bayonne, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board designated the global media company as a Studio Partner under the state’s Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program during its meeting today.
Read More >Governor Murphy Announces Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Ukrainian State of Dnipropetrovsk to Boost Economic Ties
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the State of Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine to enhance economic collaboration, promote innovation, and contribute to the rebuilding of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Read More >NJEDA Releases the Revised Draft Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program Rules for Public Feedback
TRENTON, N.J. (October 24, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is seeking public input on a revised summary of proposed amendments to the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program rules.
Read More >NOTICE OF CSIT BOARD MEETING – 10/31/2025
A meeting of the Commission of Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) Board has been scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Read More >NOTICE OF SPECIAL NJEDA BOARD MEETING
A Special Meeting of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is scheduled for 10:00 am, Thursday, October 30, 2025. The Members will convene via conference call and Microsoft Teams only and plan to discuss and vote on the following matters:
Read More >NJEDA Releases Draft Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program Rules for Public Feedback
TRENTON, N.J. (October 22, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is seeking public input on a revised summary of proposed amendments to the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program rules.
Read More >‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’ Showcases Springsteen’s Talent & Jersey’s Cinematic Versatility
TRENTON, N.J. (October 22, 2025) – With the Bruce Springsteen biopic set to hit theaters this week, the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), which is part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced that ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’ spent a total of $41.8 million during its 31 days of filming in the Garden State.
Read More >NJEDA to Open Applications for Small Business Liquor License Grant Program
TRENTON, N.J. (October 22, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for the Small Business Liquor License Grant Program on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Read More >2024 Film Industry Spending Breaks Yet Another Record in NJ
TRENTON, N.J. (October 21, 2025) – The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), which is part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced today that overall in-state production spending from filmmaking hit $833 million in 2024, surpassing the previous record of $701 million in 2022.
Read More >NJEDA Announces First Executive Director of NJ Green Bank
TRENTON, N.J. (October 21, 2025) – Today, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Scott Lechky has been appointed as the first Executive Director of the New Jersey Green Bank (NJGB).
Read More >NJEDA Launches Request For Information to Strengthen and Expand Emerging Developers Grant Program
TRENTON, N.J. (October 20, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from qualified entities on how to improve the Emerging Developers Grant Program, broaden eligibility, and better support small-scale developers.
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