Investors who invest in eligible emerging technology businesses or venture funds in New Jersey. Both the investor and the technology company must complete the application no later than 6 months from the date of investment. Fewer than 225 FTEs, 75% of which must work in NJ. Commercializes one or more of the following eligible technologies in the State: Advanced Computing, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, Electronic Devices, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Mobile Communications, Renewable Energy Technology, and Carbon Footprint Reduction Technology.

Manufacturing and processing facilities, certain government-owned facilities, facilities that furnish utilities, and some 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that meet Internal Revenue Code requirements for tax-exempt bond financing. Bonds can be used for projects that are owned and operated for the benefit of local, county, and state government bodies and is for capital improvements and expansions.

New Jersey-based clean energy and clean technology companies with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.

Companies producing content in New Jersey.

Businesses that commit to creating or maintaining 1 job for every $65,000 of assistance. There is an application fee of $1,000.

Residential and commercial development projects located in a qualifying incentive area that meet all other program eligibility criteria.

Angel supported technology companies with minimum trailing 12 month commercial revenues of $250,000. The company must employ 75% of its W-2 employees in NJ or commit to growing 10 high-paying jobs over two years.

Venture capital-supported technology companies with minimum trailing 12-month commercial revenues of at least $2 million that have previously received assistance through the Edison Innovation Fund. The company must employ 75% of its W-2 employees in NJ or commit to growing 10 high-paying jobs over two years.

Venture capital supported New Jersey-based technology companies with a minimum trailing 12-month commercial revenues of $500,000. This revenue amount must exceed the amount of the potential Edison Innovation Fund investment amount. The company must employ 75% of its W-2 employees in NJ or commit to growing 10 high-paying jobs over 2 years.

Companies that meet the program minimums for new job creation or retained jobs, are located in an eligible incentive location, and can demonstrate the award of tax credits is a key factor in their decision to locate in New Jersey versus an out of state alternative location.