New Jersey Innovation Institute

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Jul 20, 2026

New Jersey aims to turn science into startups

The investment manager of the NJII Venture Studio says New Jersey has the science and talent to lead in innovation – and that the challenge of capturing the economic value that science creates is beginning to be met.

New Jersey Innovation Institute launched NJII AI Lab, which supports the assessment, identification, design and implementation of AI solutions to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
Jan 7, 2025

NJII launches AI division to support businesses

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiative aims to help organizations across the Garden State bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and implementation.

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Oct 25, 2024

NJ launches 7th Strategic Innovation Center in Newark

Powered by the NJEDA’s SIC program, "the NJII Venture Studio will foster the development of new technologies, good-paying jobs, and long-term, sustainable economic growth throughout the state,” said Tim Sullivan, CEO of the Authority.

New Jersey Innovation Institute launched NJII AI Lab, which supports the assessment, identification, design and implementation of AI solutions to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
Sep 25, 2024

NJII launches AI Lab to support small, medium businesses

New Jersey Innovation Institute will offer support for the assessment, identification, design and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions.

Clockwise from top left: Moderated by Editor Jeffrey Kanige, the Aug. 20, 2024, NJBIZ Economic Development Panel Discussion featured Michael Johnson, president, New Jersey Innovation Institute; Christopher Reber, president, Hudson County Community College; and Kate Gibbs, deputy director, IUOE Local 825.
Aug 26, 2024

Economic development panel discusses future workforce

Experts from Hudson County Community College, New Jersey Innovation Institute and ELEC 825 tackled topics such as partnerships, artificial intelligence and finding skilled workers "in a more challenging environment."

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Aug 14, 2024

New collaboration offers upskilling for professional learners

The Learning and Development Initiative, launched by NJIT, NJII and Ziplines Education, includes 10-week online courses in areas including digital marketing, business analytics, project management, product management, sales development and AI prompting.

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Jul 29, 2024

NJBIZ panel examines benefits and potential pitfalls of AI

Experts from Genova Burns, NJIT/NJII, Berkeley College and Hackensack Meridian Health take a deep dive into all things artificial intelligence as the rapidly evolving technology raises questions and concerns about how to best use the technology safely.

NJII has appointed Jennifer D’Angelo as COO & Executive VP, Healthcare.
Jun 5, 2024

Jennifer D’Angelo | New Jersey Innovation Institute

New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) has appointed Jennifer D’Angelo as chief operating officer and executive vice president, Healthcare.

SciTech Scity will include $450 million of new construction: Edge Works, an eight-story business-creation center with laboratories, R&D spaces, office suites, co-working spaces, a tech exhibition gallery, and a state-of-the-art conference center; Scholars Village, 500 apartments built and operated by Alpine Residential for innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs, and other tech-forward individuals and families; Liberty Science Center High School, a new public magnet STEM high school built by the Hudson County Improvement Authority and operated by the Hudson County Schools of Technology; and Public Commons, three acres of outdoor space for art installations, food trucks, performances, farmers markets, science festivals, and maker fairs.
May 10, 2024

New Jersey Innovation Institute signs on to SciTech Scity

The Newark-based nonprofit joins other notable organizations that have signed on to the "Science City of Tomorrow" project at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, including RWJ Barnabas Health, Bristol Myers Squibb, EY, Nokia Bell Labs, and Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

Jennifer D’Angelo Senior Vice President & General Manager, Healthcare Division New Jersey Innovation Institute
Mar 4, 2024

Jennifer D’Angelo

Senior Vice President & General Manager, Healthcare Division New Jersey Innovation Institute

New Jersey Innovation Institute President Michael Johnson speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on Jan. 9, 2024.
Jan 16, 2024

NJBIZ Conversations: NJII President Michael Johnson

The leader of New Jersey Innovation Institute discusses how the nonprofit fits into the state's larger technology landscape, how it interacts with the corporate world and what's ahead in 2024 – the organization's 10th anniversary year.

Michael Johnson will lead the New Jersey Innovation Institute, a NJIT corporation, as president, effective Oct. 10.
Sep 1, 2023

NJII appoints next leader

Michael Johnson will take on the role of president of the New Jersey Innovation Institute, a corporation of New Jersey Institute of Technology, effective Oct. 10.