“The NJIEF is a unique model for driving investment and other resources for bolstering the success rate of startup companies,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “Through the fund, successful New Jersey corporations will help to nurture and elevate the next generation of high-growth businesses. This will lead to job creation and scientific breakthroughs, and will help to deliver on Governor Phil Murphy’s commitment to recapturing New Jersey’s global leadership position in innovation.”
Sullivan noted that, in addition to benefiting from the purchase of tax credits, corporations participating in the NJIEF will help drive New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem through their strategic engagement with emerging companies in which the NJIEF will later invest.
Corporations seeking to purchase the tax credits must commit to supporting the state’s innovation economy through activities such as mentorship, internships, sales and distribution pipeline access, and availability to serve on the NJIEF Advisory Board for one year. Completed applications, including a refundable deposit, must be received by Oct. 7.
“New Jersey has vast appeal for businesses seeking top talent, a thriving innovation community, and a prime location, and the NJIEF will be an additional tool for attracting corporations and startups choosing to start and grow within our state,” NJEDA Chief Economic Transformation Officer Kathleen Coviello said. “We look forward to seeing the growth that will result from this investment of funding and targeted sharing of intellectual capital.”
Full details on the NJIEF are available at https://www.njeda.com/evergreen.