Strategic Innovation Center

Small modular nuclear fusion reactor core
Jun 29, 2026

Princeton Plasma Forge to power New Jersey innovation

Princeton's Plasma Forge will help New Jersey turn plasma research into startups, advancing AI, semiconductors and clean energy.

The HAX Plasma Forge has selected the historic SRI campus in Princeton as its home ahead of a planned late-2026 opening.
May 28, 2026

HAX Plasma Forge picks Princeton SRI campus

The startup hub will set up in Mercer County, offering space for semiconductor, fusion and plasma technologies backed by NJEDA and SOSV.

A rendering for HELIX Health + Life Sciences Exchange, the life sciences hub underway in New Brunswick.
May 19, 2026

J&J secures HELIX innovation hub naming rights

Johnson & Johnson secured naming rights at the HELIX innovation hub in New Brunswick, supporting New Jersey biotech startups.

NJEDA's Women's History Month 2026 event
Apr 20, 2026

Weiss outlines NJ strategy on film growth, World Cup, budget

NJBIZ continues its conversation with new NJEDA leader Evan Weiss, zeroing in on New Jersey economic strategy, FIFA World Cup plans, innovation hubs, film growth and long-term business development.

Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton
Jan 7, 2026

NJEDA approves $12.5M for medtech, maternal health hubs

The funding approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority will help support two Strategic Innovation Centers focused on medical technology and maternal and infant health statewide.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan speaks during the March 27, 2025, ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new NJ AI Hub.
Dec 16, 2025

NJEDA, CoreWeave launch $20M NJ AI Hub fund

The backing will help early- and growth-stage artificial intelligence startups affiliated with the Strategic Innovation Center scale and create jobs statewide.

Lewis L. Coriell Medical Research Center
Oct 13, 2025

Murphy launches NJ Strategic Innovation Council

The inaugural group will help guide the local ecosystem, chaired by McKinsey & Co. Senior Partner Emeritus Steve Van Kuiken. Meet the rest of the group.

Coriell Institute for Medical Research’s Labs Innovation Center
Oct 10, 2025

Coriell breaks ground on new life sciences campus in Camden

The city anchor began work that will create biotech jobs and expand New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem with the state's 12th SIC.

The New Jersey state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America.
Sep 29, 2025

New NJ campaign promotes growth, innovation and business

The latest from Choose New Jersey spotlights small business expansion and major economic wins, like FIFA World Cup 2026, to showcase the state’s momentum.

HAX in Newark
Jul 28, 2025

In its first year, HAX Newark drives deep tech growth, VC investment

Since opening in spring 2024, the SOSV development program has backed more than 50 startups, creating over 160 jobs and raising more than $60 million in funding.

Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton
Jul 22, 2025

Maternal health innovation center breaks ground in Trenton

"The heartbeat of Nurture NJ" marked a milestone Tuesday, as work begins on the first-of-its-kind facility, which aims to expand care, research and workforce training.

Cooper Medical School at Rowan University in Camden. (Aaron Houston NJBIZ)
Jul 22, 2025

NJ unveils medtech innovation center plans in South Jersey

The NJEDA will partner with Rowan University to grow startups and boost the sector in the region with dedicated locations planned for Camden and Mullica Hill.