Innovation and Technology

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.

13th annual Genius Gala
May 27, 2025

Liberty Science Center raises $3.1M for STEM at Genius Gala (photos)

The annual event in Hudson County raised funds to support education by honoring pioneers in gene editing, digital art, technology and meteorology.

On Sept. 14, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey held a demonstration of a driverless shuttle van in operation at Newark Liberty International Airport. As mandated, a safety driver must be on board during autonomous operation. The monthlong pilot project marks the first time an autonomous vehicle is operating on public roads in the state of New Jersey.
Sep 15, 2023

Port Authority’s AV shuttle test at Newark Airport offers glimpse into future

“We want to use this technology as soon as possible so we can serve our customers,” PANYNJ Principal Transportation Manager Leo Tsang told NJBIZ. “But we have to make sure that this is safe for everyone.”

Celebrate
Jun 16, 2023

11 NJ entrepreneurs recognized with prestigious EY award

Meet the 11 local winners, who will now be considered for the Entrepreneur of the Year National Awards, presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum.

Bank
Mar 13, 2023

NJ offers assistance package for entrepreneurs hit by SVB collapse

Approximately $35 million in short-term support will be available to Garden State companies impacted by the fallout.

Newark, NJ
Aug 30, 2022

NJBIA releases 2022 Indicators of Innovation report

Though the Garden State has made gains, its overall regional ranking — and total points — dropped in this year's study. “There are still several indicators where New Jersey very much remains an outlier regionally and nationally — notably in business tax climate and net migration of first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates,” said New Jersey Business & Industry Association Director of[...]

Sep 28, 2021

Six NJ carbon capture, clean-tech startups getting $86K in state funding

The technology serves the Murphy administration’s overall goals of developing a “clean energy economy” for the state by the middle of the century, said Joseph Fiordaliso, who heads the NJBPU, which runs the program in coordination with the NJEDA.