Innovation
starts
with an in.
Here's yours.
We’re called New Jersey for a reason. Where businesses bring new thinking, new ideas, new answers for the future.
Here you’ll find an entire ecosystem for enterprise, with the talent, space, support and partnerships to take your business forward.
Add the nation’s top ranked public school system and university, hundreds of miles of beaches and thriving, diverse cities, and you’ve got one of the best places in the world to live, work, play — and grow.
Talent: our top natural resource
New Jersey is a hotspot for top talent. Nearly 39% of New Jersey residents hold a bachelor degree or higher — that’s why we’re named the smartest state in America. We have the joint highest concentration of engineers and scientists in the U.S. With the next generations emerging from our nationally ranked colleges and universities, New Jersey offers a world-class workforce for today and tomorrow.
Position
yourself
perfectly.
Set on the East Coast of the U.S., New Jersey pulses with energy, intelligence and possibility. It’s the beating heart of the Boston-Washington DC corridor, with access to 56.5m residents and $3.75 trillion in GDP. A powerful tech hub, Newark is 20 minutes away from New York City and under 3 hours to Washington DC. Regional airports offer daily flights to over 600 nonstop destinations worldwide.
Life Sciences
An ongoing legacy of advances in medicine, pharma, biotech and medical devices. A vibrant infrastructure of talent, support, funding, research facilities, university partnerships and affordable space.
Who's in
- Johnson & Johnson
- Celgene
- Bayer
- Novartis
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Merck
- Eisai
- Teva
- 3D Biotek
- OncoSec Medical
- Hitachi
Technology
A history of innovation: from Edison’s light bulb to Bell Labs’ digital cellular networks to today’s revolutions in fintech, AI, communications and cybersecurity.
Who's in
- Audible
- Panasonic
- Verizon
- Samsung
- IPC
- Cognizant
- Indecomm
- NICE Actimize
- Vydia
- OwnBackup
Advanced
Manufacturing
Industries making it here range from chemicals to computers and defense components. Pharma to petroleum to food. Beverages, beauty aids and building materials.
Who's in
- Anheuser-Busch
- Benjamin Moore
- Lockheed Martin
- BASF
- Honeywell
- Unilever
- Suuchi
- Gerresheimer AG
- Konica Minolta
Clean Energy
One of the few states aiming to be powered entirely by renewables, we are mobilizing investment, and encouraging public and private collaboration to realize this commitment.
Who's in
- Orsted
- Apex Solar Power
- EnBW
- Green Power Energy
- Green House Solar
- Impact Solar LLC
- Mersen
Film &
Digital Media
A rich history in motion pictures and TV, geographically diverse locations, production incentives and experienced crews set the stage for great storytelling in any visual medium.
Who's in
- The Irishman
- Joker
- Succession
- Project Runway
- The Plot Against America
- Law & Order
- The Enemy Within
- Emergence
Food &
Beverage
Our strategic location, transportation infrastructure and talented workforce give industry giants and startups the ability to stay competitive, plus access to a vast affluent consumer market.
Who's in
- Campbell’s
- Mondelez
- Goya
- Aerofarms
- Mars Wrigley
- Nestlé
- Givaudan
- Fratelli Beretta
- Nuts.com
- Bai Brands
Logistics
One of the world’s fastest-growing hubs for logistics and distribution by air, sea, road or rail, offering speed, accessibility and centrality as well as a robust supply chain.
Who's in
- Amazon
- Williams-Sonoma
- Volkswagen
- Barnes & Noble
- Coca Cola
- The Home Depot
- IKEA
- Hyundai
- Crate & Barrel
- Wakefern Food Corporation
Financial
Services
A highly educated workforce and a strategic location just minutes from Wall Street have helped make us a top choice for financial services companies and the emerging fintech industry.
Who's in
- Prudential
- JPMorgan Chase
- PwC
- Goldman Sachs
- KPMG
- Deloitte
- Fidelity
- Ernst & Young LLP
- NJM Insurance Group
- PNC Bank
#2 state for
biotech strength.
1st FDA approval for a 3-D printed drug.
20 pharma companies are here.
#4 lab market in the U.S.
$45 per square foot
for fastest download speeds
#1 state for broadband connectivity