At a glance
NJEDA Catalyst Research & Development Voucher Program is a New Jersey state competitive grant from New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) providing up to $25,000 for access to new jersey research facilities for early-stage companies. Eligible applicants are new jersey early-stage technology and life science companies with 25 or fewer employees purchasing services from approved in-state facilities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via www.njeda.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $25K
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Catalyst R&D vouchers offset the cost of using core research facilities at New Jersey universities and nonprofit labs - imaging, sequencing, fabrication and testing equipment - for early-stage companies that could not otherwise afford institutional instrumentation.
Who can apply
New Jersey early-stage technology and life science companies with 25 or fewer employees purchasing services from approved in-state facilities.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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