New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program (Cohort III)
The New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program gives teams of at least three first-time-heavy founding entrepreneurs income-replacement grants to launch a startup in New Jersey, plus 24 months of mentorship. Offered by New Jersey Economic Development Authority; awards $200K – $400K; applications due December 4, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- New Jersey Economic Development Authority
- Award amount
- $200K – $400K
- Deadline
- December 4, 2026
- Geography
- New Jersey
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program gives teams of at least three first-time-heavy founding entrepreneurs income-replacement grants to launch a startup in New Jersey, plus 24 months of mentorship. Teams receive a $200,000 base award and bonuses up to $200,000 for Opportunity Zone residence, diversity self-certification or New Jersey college graduation, disbursed quarterly over two years. The venture must be in a New Jersey targeted industry and an eligible municipality, and recipients...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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