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NJ FAST graduates 14 startups in first cohort
Participants of the fintech-focused state Strategic Innovation Center offer a range of services and solutions, such as: the first U.S. marketplace for the multibillion dollar litigation finance industry.
Golden Seeds marks 20 years of investing in female founders
In New Jersey, the organization has invested nearly $10 million into female-led companies since its launch here in 2020.
$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.
New partnership to explore ‘BetterFuture’ of work in NJ
Startup studio BetterFutureLabs, TechUnited:NJ and Rutgers University will focus on what's next in business, while capitalizing on the state’s unique industry landscape, workforce and leading research capabilities.
Rowan startup competition helps turn ideas into viable businesses
Anna DeMasi, the most recent recipient of the $30,000 Rohrer New Venture Competition prize, was inspired to launch Lunch Box Cards Co. by her mom’s daily habit of putting hand-drawn notes in her lunchbox.
High-profile collaborations build NJ’s startup economy (photos)
A series of recent events showcased the state’s strategy of attracting more entrepreneurs to build and expand their companies while contributing to the broader innovation economy.
Applications open for next NJ Innovation Fellows cohort
The initiative provides replacement grants, mentorship and training for teams of entrepreneurs as they navigate the startup of their businesses.
Kearny Point flex space attracts sustainable food startup for 10K square feet
NutriCleanse joins a roster of more than 200 companies located at the former industrial shipyard.
HAX cuts ribbon on US headquarters in Newark (photos)
“The most important thing I want to say – Sean and Duncan and colleagues could have planted the HAX flag literally anywhere in the world – and they choose Newark, New Jersey,” Gov. Phil Murphy said during a celebration of the space. “I think it is, among – if not, the most significant win that we have had in my time in office.
Audible reveals latest startups receiving support to grow in Newark
Coworking company Equal Space is among the latest to benefit from the Business Attraction Program, which offers grants of up to $250,000.
Jersey City-based luxury berry grower Oishii secures $134M in Series B funding
The raise defies a pullback by investors in vertical farming over the last few years due to the challenges of scaling, matching commercial retail prices and funding expensive facilities.
Nestlé Health Science names Keto shake, sparkling beverage innovation challenge winners
The startups will each receive mentorship, strategy guidance and technical support from the company and program partner Tufts University.
