American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

The NJIEF, launched in 2022, is a unique tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey. Under the NJIEF, the State acts as an equity investor in early-stage companies, deploying up to $600 million into companies alongside professional venture capital firms.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth. Some of them bootstrap and some raise venture money. Some need mentorship and expertise that others don’t. These startup communities have created engaging campaigns that celebrate their entrepreneurs and startup community.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. million in bonus grant funding.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

Powered by NJEDA’s Strategic Innovation Center program, NJFAST aims to make New Jersey a national leader in fintech and insuretech by supporting innovation, which will help empower startups and drive the creation of new technologies that in turn will create jobs and support long-term, sustainable economic growth across the state.”

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

“The NJIEF is unique to New Jersey because of its self-sustaining model, designed to create a continuous loop of investment and mentorship,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The NJIEF, launched in 2022, is a groundbreaking tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey.

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Impact Hub

JULY 14, 2021

New Roots 2020 featured 36 highly engaged ventures, 34 coaches from GoDaddy and 23 Impact Hub mentors , who worked together throughout 24 workshops between June 2020 and March 2021. Curious to learn more about the ventures and entrepreneurs, their main needs and challenges , and the outcomes that the program contributed to the most?

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Impact Hub

MAY 13, 2021

To help shape the post-COVID-19 economic recovery in Ghana and Nigeria and support their entrepreneurs , Impact Hub created a program called “ New Economy Booster ” in partnership with Lab of tomorrow and with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). says Yakubu Salisu.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 22, 2022

Female leadership and entrepreneurial potential remain – no doubts – an untapped source of economic growth that should be further encouraged and supported. Despite policy efforts to reduce these differences, recent studies show that the progress has not been sufficient.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

One of the driving forces behind the surge in syndication is its role in addressing the pervasive lack of venture capital for many promising but pre- or early-revenue companies. Entrepreneurs gain access to knowledge, mentorship, and contacts, significantly increasing their chances of success.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The report also highlights how Impact Hub members are encouraging economic growth, especially in the social impact sector, with 10,000+ new ventures and 29,000+ net new jobs created since 2012. The data shows the impact that tailored support programs can have for entrepreneurs looking to develop an idea or scale a venture.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

million in income replacement grants, as well as mentorship and training. So, we are very excited and grateful for this money and the opportunities that are part of this program, as well as the mentorship that is going to allow us to thrive as a business.”

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 3, 2025

NJ Nokia Bell Labs Innovation Center and Bell Labs Venture Studio will support research and development of cutting-edge technologies and bolster NJs innovation economy TRENTON, N.J. The NJEDA plans to make a $25 million investment to support the NJ Nokia Bell Labs Innovation Center and the Bell Labs Venture Studio.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 3, 2025

(February 24, 2025) The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Coriell Institute for Medical Research announced the creation of a new Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) in Camden, leveraging the world-class assets available at Coriell to support biomedical research and innovation.

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