Tax incentives

Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program bill signing
Jun 18, 2026

NJEDA awards first Next NJ Manufacturing tax credit

NJEDA awards first Next NJ Manufacturing tax credit to Starman New Photonics for its $150 million AI manufacturing project set for Somerset County.

Evan Weiss, CEO, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Apr 14, 2026

NJEDA CEO Weiss starts with listening tour to ease business delays

NJBIZ caught up with new leader Evan Weiss amid his statewide listening tour to address business delays, streamline programs and improve access for companies across New Jersey.

George Norcross III is shown testifying to the Senate Select Committee on Economic Growth Strategies in Trenton on Nov. 18, 2019.
Feb 3, 2026

NJ appellate court upholds dismissal of Norcross indictment

Citing deficient charges and time, the panel affirmed an earlier decision that dismissed racketeering charges against George Norcross and five co-defendants.

Masari Association and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority sign an MOU in Bahrain on April 29, 2025.
Dec 22, 2025

Choose New Jersey highlights global economic gains (photos)

Under the Murphy administration, the organization reports $13.6 billion in FDI and 27,000 jobs created since 2018, fueled by economic missions led by Gov. Phil Murphy.

At a breakfast business networking event, a carafe of coffee is served to two people holding up mugs in professional attire with name tags. - PHOTO: DEPOSIT PHOTOS
Mar 17, 2025

NJBPU launches business breakfast series

The first of four free regional events will take place this month to connect industry with incentives and programs available under the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.

A rendering for the Bayfront Development in Jersey City. - PROVIDED BY CITY OF JERSEY CITY
Jan 27, 2025

Bayfront in Jersey City, along the Hackensack, secures up to $64M from Aspire

The credits will go toward a new residential offering at the massive mixed-use project, which will add more than 74 affordable apartments.

Theater stage
Jan 27, 2025

New incentive seeks to boost arts engagement, engage Garden State downtowns

Participants in the New Jersey Economic Development Authority CAFE program are eligible to receive tax credits covering 100% of eligible project costs, up to $75 million.

Gov. Phil Murphy delivers the State of the State Address in the Assembly Chambers in Trenton on Jan. 14, 2025.
Jan 27, 2025

New law tweaks Aspire Program – here’s what’s different

Administered by the NJEDA, the program awards tax credits to developers for certain redevelopment projects.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation into law July 25 establishing the Next New Jersey Program, which aims to attract new investment into the state’s AI industry, providing up to $500 million in tax credits for AI businesses. The signing took place at CoreWeave in Roseland.
Jul 25, 2024

Up to $500M in AI tax credits available via Next NJ Program

Enacted during a bill signing at Coreweave headquarters July 25, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Brian Venturo stressed this legislation will position New Jersey as a premiere hub for artificial intelligence innovation.

The NJPAC District is a nearly 580,000-square-foot mixed use development in Newark.
Feb 8, 2024

NJPAC District approved for $200M in Aspire tax credits

The nearly 580,000-square-foot mixed use development will include 350 residences, a new headquarters for WBGO, 12,600 square feet of new retail space, and more.

The Corporate Engineering building on the Holtec Technology Campus in Camden.
Dec 14, 2023

Appeals court sides with Holtec in NJEDA tax break dispute

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved $260 million in incentives for the energy company under the Grow NJ program in 2014, before later rescinding the award.

Vegetables
Aug 18, 2023

NJEDA sets start for $10M food desert tax credit auction

Proceeds will be used to fund programs aimed at increasing access to healthy foods throughout New Jersey’s 50 Food Desert Communities.