New Jersey

National model for sustainable and equitable economic growth.

Hub Locations

41

Hubs

79

Programs

Location Type

Program Type

City

New Jersey has a total of 79 programs.

Aerospace Innovation Center (AIC)

State-of-the-art aerospace research and innovation center in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, supporting aerospace startups adjacent to FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center.

Incubator

National Aviation Research and Technology Park (NARTP)

BLUE-RAP (Black and Latino Urban Entrepreneurship – Retail Acceleration Program)

Six-month accelerator for Black and Latino owners of retail stores and restaurants in NJ urban areas, providing executive education, financial counseling, and mentoring.

Accelerator

Hudson County EDC

BLUE-RAP (Black and Latino Urban Entrepreneurship – Retail Acceleration Program)

Six-month accelerator for Black and Latino owners of retail stores and restaurants in NJ urban areas, providing executive education, financial counseling, and mentoring. (See BLUE-RAP entry)

Accelerator

The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)

BioLabs Investor Day

Annual investor event hosted by Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs connecting life science startups with angel investors, VCs, and pharma companies through pitch sessions and networking.

Community/Networking

Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs

Black and Latino Tech Pre-Accelerator Program

Pre-accelerator providing Black and Latino startup founders with training, coaching, mentorship, and networking to increase the probability of securing accelerator admission and seed funding.

Accelerator

The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)

Business Counseling (One-on-One)

One-on-one counseling sessions with subject matter experts for small business owners at any stage, at $25/hour or $60 for 3 hours.

Coaching/Consulting

Women's Center for Entrepreneurship of New Jersey

Business Education & Training Programs

Range of business education workshops, webinars, and courses for current and future business owners in Hudson County, covering finance, marketing, and operations.

Training/Course

Hudson County EDC

Business Growth Accelerator Protocol (B-GAP)

Outcome-focused strategic consulting program for established high-growth/high-impact businesses, providing in-depth assessment and action plans across all business areas.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - The College of New Jersey

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs in Monmouth/Ocean County covering start-up, marketing, finance, social media, and operations.

Training/Course

SBDC - Brookdale Community College

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs in Northwest NJ covering business start-up, marketing, finance, and operations, hosted at FDU.

Training/Course

SBDC - Fairleigh Dickinson University, Northwest NJ

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs covering business start-up, marketing, finance, social media, and operations.

Training/Course

SBDC - Newark

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs in Mercer County covering business start-up, marketing, finance, and operations. Bilingual offerings available.

Training/Course

SBDC - The College of New Jersey

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs covering business start-up, marketing, finance, and operations, hosted at William Paterson University.

Training/Course

SBDC - William Paterson University

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs covering business start-up, marketing, finance, and operations, hosted at Ramapo College.

Training/Course

SBDC - Ramapo College of New Jersey

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs covering business start-up, marketing, finance, and operations, hosted at Kean University.

Training/Course

SBDC - Kean University

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs in Atlantic County covering business start-up, marketing, finance, and operations.

Training/Course

SBDC - Stockton University

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, webinars, and seminars for NJ entrepreneurs at Rutgers University New Brunswick, covering business planning, marketing, finance, and more.

Training/Course

SBDC - Rutgers University

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs in Camden County at Rutgers University Camden, covering business planning, marketing, and finance.

Training/Course

SBDC - Rutgers University, Camden

Business Training Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost workshops, seminars, and webinars for NJ entrepreneurs in Hudson County covering business start-up, marketing, finance, and operations.

Training/Course

SBDC - New Jersey City University

Business Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost educational workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Mercer and Middlesex Counties, covering topics for starting and managing a successful business.

Training/Course

SCORE - Princeton

Business Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost educational workshops covering key small business topics for entrepreneurs in the Metro NJ area, presented by experienced SCORE mentors and guest experts.

Training/Course

SCORE - Metro NJ

Business Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost educational seminars and workshops for entrepreneurs in Bergen and Passaic Counties, covering topics critical for small business success.

Training/Course

SCORE - Northeast NJ

Business Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost educational workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Monmouth County, covering start-up, marketing, finance, and operations topics.

Training/Course

SCORE - Monmouth

Business Workshops & Webinars

Free and low-cost educational workshops covering key topics for starting and managing a small business in Central NJ, presented by experienced SCORE volunteer mentors.

Training/Course

SCORE - Central Jersey

Cannabis Training Academy (CTA)

Free online cannabis technical assistance and training for NJ residents 21+ interested in starting or working in the cannabis industry.

Training/Course

The New Jersey Business Action Center

Class Schedule / Workshops

Ongoing schedule of educational workshops and seminars on topics to start, operate, and grow a business, offered at low or no cost.

Training/Course

Women's Center for Entrepreneurship of New Jersey

Conscious Venture Lab Accelerator Program – Trenton

14-week accelerator for early-stage, purpose-driven startups using technology to create a more equitable society. Free to participants; focused on Conscious Capitalism.

Accelerator

Novella Center for Entrepreneurship Trenton

EO Accelerator Program

Two-year learning program for first-stage entrepreneurs with $250K–$1M in revenue, providing tools, accountability groups, and community to grow past $1M in sales.

Accelerator

Entrepreneurs’ Organization Accelerator – New Jersey

Entrepreneur Certificate Program (ECP)

Certificate program jointly developed by the NJ Council of County Colleges and NJSBDC covering business plans, legal issues, marketing, financial statements, and small business taxes. Self-paced, course-by-course completion allowed.

Training/Course

SBDC - Brookdale Community College

Entrepreneur Training Program

Intensive 13-week program to transform life science ideas into viable businesses, building the next generation of life sciences entrepreneurs.

Training/Course

Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Pioneers Initiative (EPI)

Highly selective 9-month program offering intensive training, one-on-one counseling, financial guidance, peer coaching, and networking for first-generation NJ entrepreneurs.

Accelerator

The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)

Executive Business Accelerator Program

Seven-month accelerator for established Newark small business owners (100K+ revenue, 1+ employee) using Interise's StreetWise 'MBA'™ curriculum. Offered twice per year.

Accelerator

Invest Newark

Exit to Win Accelerator Program

6-week virtual accelerator focused exclusively on exit strategy, helping revenue-generating companies craft investor-credible exit plans.

Accelerator

The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)

Food Business Incubation Program (Manufacturing, Mentorship & Resources)

Contract manufacturing, co-packing, and incubation services for food and beverage startups at OFI's certified organic and kosher kitchen in Bloomfield, NJ.

Incubator

Organic Food Incubator

Food Business Incubator (Kitchen Facilities & Business Services)

Full-service food industry incubator in Haddon Township, NJ offering commercial kitchen facilities, event space, catering equipment rental, and business services for food entrepreneurs.

Incubator

Haddon Kitchen Incubator

Free Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one mentoring by experienced volunteer business professionals for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Monmouth County, NJ.

Coaching/Consulting

SCORE - Monmouth

Free Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Mercer and Middlesex Counties, offered in-person and virtually by SCORE Princeton.

Coaching/Consulting

SCORE - Princeton

Free Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one mentoring by experienced volunteer business professionals for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Central NJ (Somerset and Middlesex Counties).

Coaching/Consulting

SCORE - Central Jersey

Free Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one mentoring by experienced volunteer business professionals for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Bergen and Passaic Counties.

Coaching/Consulting

SCORE - Northeast NJ

Free Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one mentoring by experienced volunteer business professionals for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Metro NJ area (Essex, Hudson, Union Counties).

Coaching/Consulting

SCORE - Metro NJ

Government Contracting Counseling & Training

Free government contracting counseling, training, and technical assistance for NJ-based businesses in South Jersey, delivered from the Camden satellite office.

Service

NJIT APEX Accelerators - Camden

Government Contracting Counseling & Training

Free government contracting counseling, training, and technical assistance for NJ-based businesses seeking to sell products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Headquartered at NJIT.

Service

NJIT APEX Accelerator - University Heights

Government Contracting Counseling & Training

Free government contracting counseling, training, and technical assistance for NJ-based businesses, delivered from the COMET Center satellite office in Landing, NJ (Morris/Sussex/Warren Counties).

Service

NJIT APEX Accelerators - Landing

GrowthVenture™ – Business Masters Class

13-week virtual business accelerator for existing business owners generating income who want to scale, with limited seats and application required.

Accelerator

Women's Center for Entrepreneurship of New Jersey

ILSE Accelerator

Business and scientific expertise accelerator helping transform life science discoveries into therapeutics, diagnostics, and research tools.

Accelerator

Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship

ILSE Life Science Incubator

16,000 sq ft life sciences incubator on Kean University campus in Union, NJ, offering fully built-out lab suites and shared lab space for biotech startups.

Incubator

Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship

Language of Capital Series

Training series helping Newark entrepreneurs understand financial concepts and capital access to grow their businesses.

Training/Course

Invest Newark

Life Science Entrepreneur Center

Entrepreneur development hub hosting education, scientific symposia, startup competitions, networking events, and custom training for life science entrepreneurs.

Community/Networking

Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship

Life Science Startup Incubator (Co-working Lab & Office Space)

Member-based coworking wet and dry lab and office space for early-stage life science and tech startups, founded by Princeton University and operated by BioLabs in Plainsboro, NJ.

Incubator

Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs

Mentor Matchmaking Program

Free referral program connecting NJ small businesses (in operation 5 years or less) with nonprofit mentors for guidance and support.

Service

The New Jersey Business Action Center

NJ Accelerate

Two-track NJEDA program supporting both accelerator operators and their graduates. Accelerators can get pre-qualified and receive sponsorship grants for NJ events; graduates receive convertible note investment up to $250K and rent support for up to 6 months at approved NJ workspaces.

Accelerator

NJEDA

NJ Bioscience Center – Incubator at North Brunswick

Leading life sciences and biotech incubator in NJ's Research Corridor at North Brunswick, offering plug-and-play lab suites (900–1,300 sq ft) with advisory board support.

Incubator

NJEDA

NJ Bioscience Center – Step Out Labs at North Brunswick

Post-incubation lab and office space for rapidly growing biotech companies that have outgrown incubator space, located across from the NJ Bioscience Center Incubator.

Incubator

NJEDA

NJ FAST – Fintech Accelerator Program

Fintech and insurtech startup accelerator at Stevens Institute of Technology, partnering with NJEDA, Plug and Play, and Prudential. Two cohorts of 10–15 startups per year.

Accelerator

NJ Fintech Accelerator at Stevens Institute of Technology

NJIF Program

Competitive grant program providing income-replacement grants (up to $400K) to teams of 3+ first-time entrepreneurs over a 2-year ideation period.

Accelerator

New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII)

NJIH Incubator (HELIX NJ)

Life sciences incubator at The HELIX NJ campus in New Brunswick, offering 30,000 sq ft of wet/dry lab space, seed capital access, and investor introductions.

Incubator

The New Jersey Innovation Hub

NJII Acceleration Services

Comprehensive acceleration services for startups and entrepreneurs providing expert guidance, connections, and support resources to fuel growth in NJ.

Accelerator

New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII)

NJII Venture Studio

Venture studio that turns breakthrough IP-based ideas into high-potential startups, backed by an $11.6M fund. Launches 2–3 new ventures per year.

Accelerator

New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII)

NJRIC Business Accelerator

Free 5-month accelerator for NJ small businesses in AI, cybersecurity, and IT sectors, offering coaching, mentorship, training, and networking. SBA-funded.

Accelerator

New Jersey Regional Innovation Cluster (NJRIC)

NJThrives Virtual Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (NJThrivesVEE)

Online statewide virtual entrepreneurship ecosystem connecting NJ entrepreneurs, resource providers, and economic development organizations through a multilingual community hub platform.

Community/Networking

SBDC - Newark

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses in Monmouth/Ocean County, hosted at Brookdale Community College.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - Brookdale Community College

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses in Mercer County, hosted at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Bilingual English/Spanish services available.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - The College of New Jersey

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses in Camden County, hosted at Rutgers University Camden.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - Rutgers University, Camden

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses, hosted at Kean University.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - Kean University

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses in Northwest NJ, hosted at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - Fairleigh Dickinson University, Northwest NJ

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses serving Hudson County, hosted at New Jersey City University.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - New Jersey City University

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses in Essex County, covering business planning, capital access, marketing, and operations.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - Newark

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses in Atlantic County, hosted at Stockton University in Atlantic City.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - Stockton University

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses, hosted at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - Ramapo College of New Jersey

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses, part of the statewide NJSBDC network hosted at William Paterson University.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - William Paterson University

No-Cost Business Counseling & Technical Assistance

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling for startups and established businesses in Middlesex County, hosted at Rutgers University New Brunswick.

Coaching/Consulting

SBDC - Rutgers University

OFI Courses (Food Industry Education & Training)

Online workshops and webinars covering food industry topics including organic certifications, kosher certifications, food safety, and product development.

Training/Course

Organic Food Incubator

Paul Profeta Community Program

Free 9-session (27-hour) entrepreneurship workshop for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs in Newark and surrounding areas.

Training/Course

New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII)

Resources for Growth Events

NJBAC's suite of no-cost business support services including helpline, mentoring, technical training, regulatory assistance, and access to recovery programs.

Service

The New Jersey Business Action Center

Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Program

Cohort-based program providing NJ small businesses with classes, workshops, and counseling on bonding, insurance, financial presentation, construction law, contract management, and credit — preparing them to compete for government contracts. Delivered through partnerships with the African American Chamber and Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Training/Course

NJEDA

Urban Tech Accelerator Program (UTAP)

Accelerator supporting urban tech entrepreneurs building high-growth ventures, providing tools, coaching, and connections to close the gap in VC access for underrepresented founders.

Accelerator

The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)

WCEC PowerUp

Business plan development program with access to WCEC Certificate of Endorsement, lending partner referrals, and marketing support.

Service

Women's Center for Entrepreneurship of New Jersey

eCommerce Expansion Program

Program helping entrepreneurs expand eCommerce capabilities to ensure lasting recovery and long-term growth.

Training/Course

Women's Center for Entrepreneurship of New Jersey

eLab Summer Accelerator (Keller Center)

Summer startup accelerator at Princeton University's Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education, providing Princeton students and recent alumni with mentorship, workspace, and funding to develop ventures over an intensive summer program.

Accelerator

Keller Center at Princeton