Volume I • September 2006  

Welcome by Gov. Corzine

Welcome to the premier issue of “Tech Talk,” which has been created to highlight the funding, facilities and services offered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to support the growth of technology businesses in New Jersey. [read more]

Our Team & Events

The EDA has assembled a team of technology experts who understand the specialized needs of technology companies and what it takes for these businesses to achieve commercial success. Team members are charged with supporting the broad range of resources provided under EDA’s technology business growth efforts. [read more]

Waterfront Technology Center
Earns LEED-CS Designation

The EDA’s Waterfront Technology Center at Camden has become the first public project in the state to be certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. [read more]

Technology Center Updates

As part of its technology initiative, the EDA offers real estate opportunities to growing technology companies through the development of technology centers throughout the State, including the recently completed Waterfront Technology Center at Camden, the Digital Century facility building in Newark which is under design, and the EDA’s flagship facility -- the Technology Centre of New Jersey -- located in North Brunswick. [read more]

Innovation Zone Overview

The EDA offers support for the growth of technology and life sciences businesses through Innovation Zones – a collaborative state effort involving the EDA, the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology, the Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission and other state agencies. These zones, established in Newark, Camden and the Greater New Brunswick area, are technology neighborhoods designed to spur collaboration among public universities, research institutions and related businesses and encourage the rapid transfer of discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace. [read more]

Funding and Company Updates

Knowtions Investors are First to Get EDA Angel Guarantees

The first angel investment guarantees under the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (EDA’s) technology initiative have been approved for investors in Knowtions, Inc., a workforce productivity software provider based in Paramus. [read more]

More Than 40% of NJ Technology Fast 50 Have Used EDA Resources

Twenty-one of the 50 technology businesses named to the 12th annual New Jersey Technology Fast 50 List have been assisted by New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) resources to support their strong growth and operational advancement. Cumulatively, these companies have closed or been approved for more than $44 million in EDA financing and business and tax incentives. [read more]