Princeton, NJ - According to the Research at Princeton, "Two exploratory and promising research projects — a quantum computer based on a recently observed exotic particle and a smartphone that could replace laboratory tests in health care settings — have been awarded funding at Princeton University through the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund."
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Woodbridge, NJ - Michael Diamond covered a great article regarding the high tech start up scene in New Jersey. "How does New Jersey ensure a fair share of that innovation happens here? Investor John Ason, a Westfield resident, said it isn't easy. New Jersey doesn't have a central hub like New York City that attracts investors, entrepreneurs and talented investors in a tight-knit cluster. But he networked at the New Jersey Technology Council event, keeping his eyes open."
New Brunswick, NJ - The Rutgers Institute for Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security was awarded $1.95 million by the federal government to design and deliver intelligence-related curricula at the university. The grant comes in conjunction with the university's appointment as a Center of Academic Excellence by the federal government's intelligence agencies.
Basking Ridge, NJ - Verizon is hosting its third annual award challenge and submissions are open, awarding $6M to powerful technology solutions in Transportation, Emergency Response, and Internet of Things. Verizon's Powerful Answers Award offers innovators, developers and entrepreneurs a total of $6M in cash prizes, plus the opportunity for winners to participate in an Accelerator program designed to help develop their ideas and bring solutions to market faster.
New Brunswick, NJ - Johnson & Johnson recently announced that Ethicon, a medical device company in the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, has executed a definitive agreement to enter into a strategic collaboration with Google, Inc., working with the Life Sciences team on advancing surgical robotics to benefit surgeons, patients and health care systems.
Holmdel, NJ - Bell Labs, the industrial research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, announces the launch of a discrete consulting division that is committed to apply deep, thoughtful analysis, hands-on experience and sophisticated techo-economic modelling tools to some of the key challenges facing the IT and communications networking industry today.
Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Technology & Entrepreneurship Talent Network will be celebrating their 2nd Annual Industry Week starting with a kickoff event at the New Jersey Institute of Technology on April 13th.
Trenton, NJ - From Edison to Einstein, New Jersey has long been at the forefront of scientific discovery. The Garden State’s commitment to investment, collaboration and talent development supports growth in key industry clusters that drive economic expansion. The 2015 Cyberstates, Tech America’s report ranked New Jersey as the 10th largest Cyberstate. While the 2014 State New Economy Index, the report by Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, uncovered the Garden State as 10th in efforts to be competitive in a global economy. It is #6 in the country for broadband, #6 for number of patents granted and #7 in terms of information technology jobs.
Trenton, NJ - Continuing the state’s commitment to support technology companies at every stage of growth, the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today took action on several projects under the Grow New Jersey Assistance program. Strengthened through the Economic Opportunity Act, Grow NJ offers enhanced benefits to companies in targeted industries, including technology, life sciences, energy and health.
Jersey City, NJ - New Jersey City University will host the 16th annual "NJEDge Best Practices Showcase" on Friday, March 13, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., in the Michael B. Gilligan Student Union, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City. Designed for kindergarten through graduate-level educators and institutional researchers, the Showcase will focus on innovative teaching practices and technology-mediated instruction.
Newark, NJ - JPMorgan Chase announced a $300,000 grant to New Jersey Innovation Institute during its Small Business Forward event at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), where regional business, civic, nonprofit and government leaders came together to discuss Newark’s burgeoning health care IT cluster.
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