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New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
NJ Accelerate
Amount
Up to $250,000
Deadline
Sep 19, 2026
Closes in 9 days
Odds
Not published
Can you get this?
✓Must be an Approved Accelerator graduate company
✓Must maintain base of operations in New Jersey
✓Investment benefit matches accelerator investment 1:1
✓5% bonus for women- or minority-owned companies
✓Rent grant capped at $25,000 over 6 months
Your real odds
The pool closes September 19, 2026 or when funds run out, so timing your application early is a real competitive advantage.
Selection is rolling, which means later applicants are competing for whatever remains after earlier cohorts are funded. You also need to have completed an approved accelerator program before you can apply for the graduate benefit.
What it takes
Graduate from an approved accelerator
Apply via email with required documents1 to 2 weeks
Await NJEDA review and note agreement
Worth knowing
Women- and minority-owned companies certified by the State of New Jersey receive a 5% bonus on the investment amount and an extra month of rent support, so getting that certification in place before you apply is worth the effort if you qualify.
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