The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) has allocated over $2.7 million in grants to 11 startups as part of the second round of the Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program. This initiative aims to support projects that focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
Judith Sheft, CSIT Executive Director, emphasized the importance of these initiatives: “The innovative ideas of New Jersey entrepreneurs are essential to helping the state achieve its clean energy goals.” She noted that awardees are working on technologies related to carbon footprint reduction in concrete, waste diversion from landfills, and infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Tim Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), highlighted New Jersey's commitment under Governor Phil Murphy’s leadership: “New Jersey has set some of the most ambitious clean energy goals in the country, supporting the creation of high-quality jobs and protecting the environment for future generations.”
The program supports early-stage startups by transforming research into commercially viable products. The first round awarded over $3.6 million to 14 companies in 2023. Combined with this round, more than $5 million has been distributed to promote clean tech innovation in New Jersey.
Debbie Hart, CSIT Chair and BioNJ President and CEO, congratulated the recipients: “CSIT is proud to support innovative startups that are advancing clean tech breakthroughs...a testament to the extraordinary innovation emerging from New Jersey.”
Funding comes through a Memorandum of Understanding between NJEDA and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). Christine Guhl-Sadovy, NJBPU President, expressed enthusiasm for this collaboration: “The Clean Tech Pilot Programs build on New Jersey’s long history of innovation by helping develop and deploy new technologies that can play an important role in mitigating climate change.”
A detailed list of grant recipients is available.
