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Catalyst Research and Development (R&D) Voucher Program Pilot – Round 2

New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT), with the New Jersey Economic Development AuthorityNo deadline listedUp to $40,000

Summary

Early-stage New Jersey for-profit companies (≤50 FTEs, ≤$5M revenue) can get vouchers up to $40,000 to pay for testing, equipment use, technicians and supplies at university, federal lab or approved R&D core facilities. Rolling until funds run out.

About this grant

Vouchers of up to $40,000 subsidize early-stage New Jersey companies' use of equipment, technicians, makerspaces, datasets and supplies at participating core facilities (New Jersey colleges and universities, federal labs, NJEDA-approved strategic innovation centers and nonprofit R&D organizations) for projects in eight target industries. After the project and reports are accepted, CSIT disburses funds to the grantee, which reimburses the core facility. CSIT accepts applications on a rolling basis while funds last; the budget was $3,420,105 as of August 20, 2026.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

For-profit entities only; non-profit organizations are not eligible

Authorized and in good standing to conduct business in NJ, with a current NJ Tax Clearance Certificate listing CSIT

No more than 50 full-time equivalent workers and at least one full-time worker (founders, consultants or contractors count)

50% or more of cumulative hours worked by all workers conducted in NJ

Prior calendar year sales revenue of $5,000,000 or less (excluding grant revenue)

Fewer than three voucher awards across all Catalyst R&D and Clean Tech R&D rounds

Developing or testing technologies in Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Transportation and Logistics, Film and Digital Media, Life Sciences, Non-Retail Food and Beverage, Professional and Financial Services, or Technology

Must obtain a signed letter of support, budget and scope of work from a participating core facility

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Technology
  • R&D
  • Innovation

Money can be used for

  • R&D
  • Testing
  • Equipment access

Program contact

csitvoucher@njcsit.gov

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