S 3592 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Creates grant program for business accelerator and incubator networks; transfers $1 million in societal benefits charge revenues to EDA to administer program.

This bill creates a $1 million grant program administered by New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (EDA) to support business accelerators and incubators. The program provides funding to organizations that help early-stage companies developing technology in specific fields, including clean energy, life sciences, biotechnology, advanced materials, and manufacturing. Grants can cover costs related to low-cost workspace, technical assistance, and other support services offered to these companies. The program uses $1 million in existing societal benefits charge revenues, directly benefiting business support networks and the startups they serve across targeted technology sectors.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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