CSIT

Kean University’s STEM building in Union
Mar 19, 2026

Kean, CSIT launch grant support program for NJ entrepreneurs

NJ CSIT and Kean University launch an SBIR/STTR training program to help New Jersey startups secure federal research funding.

Enzene Biosciences ribbon cutting
Dec 10, 2025

BioNJ’s Hart talks investment, innovation in NJ

Debbie Hart sits down with NJBIZ to discuss life sciences growth here, changing gubernatorial administrations, and highlight state initiatives and opportunities helping to serve patients.

First Lady Tammy Murphy
Mar 6, 2025

NJ startups with maternal, infant health focus awarded $1.7M

The Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology is providing grants to 23 Garden State-based companies – see which ones.

Food innovation
Jan 7, 2025

NJ clean energy, food security startups boosted by grant funding

Learn more about which Garden State-based organizations received the funding from the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology — and how their work aims to improve outcomes in both sectors.

Innovation
Oct 17, 2024

$3M round of funding awarded to 41 NJ startups

The grants from the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology will go toward companies innovating with medical devices, AI, software development, film and digital media, non-retail food and beverage, and more.

Gov. Phil Murphy held a press conference in the Chancellor Green Library with Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber to jointly announce the creation of an artificial intelligence hub at the university. - RICH HUNDLEY III/NJ GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Jan 9, 2024

NJEDA reveals efforts to support growth of AI in NJ

In addition to announcing $250,000 to support a developing hub with Princeton University, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority detailed several additional developments in the space.

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Jul 12, 2023

Clean tech startups secure $3.6M in awards from CSIT

These 14 companies received funding through the pilot program, which provides grants of up to $250,000 to help develop technologies focused on clean energy.

Business ideas
Feb 20, 2023

CSIT announces $525K in grants to support startups

The program assists businesses that receive federal funding through research and development grants programs as they work toward commercialization.

First Lady Tammy Murphy announces the awardees of grants to New Jersey startups focused on supporting maternal and infant health.
Jan 23, 2023

$1.275M in CSIT grants awarded ahead of Maternal Health Awareness Day

The funding from the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology board will help 17 organizations accelerate the development of technologies, products and services.

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Dec 19, 2022

CSIT accepting applications for clean tech pilot program

The initiative provides grants of up to $250,000 each to startups to help accelerate the commercialization in the space while offsetting costs typically associated with prototype testing.

Montclair State University
Nov 29, 2022

CSIT begins managing newly expanded research portal

The website offers more than 250,000 pieces of research to provide local, national and international innovation communities with insight into the work being conducted at five New Jersey universities.

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Nov 18, 2022

State launches $2.5M program to support clean-tech startups

The pilot from the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology is designed to support businesses that have an existing prototype of their technologies and are ready to validate them in a real-world setting.