Next New Jersey Program- AI
Welcome to the application page for the
Next New Jersey Program - AI (Next NJ Program-AI).
The
Next NJ Program - AI is a tax credit program designed to attract significant investments in the AI industry, foster the creation of high-paying AI jobs, and position New Jersey as a leader in the AI industry.
By offering tax credits, the program encourages companies to invest in the state's growing AI sector. Qualifying investments may include establishing
AI Data Centers and/or engaging in
AI-related activities. Such activities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing new AI algorithms and techniques (e.g., machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision).
- Creating AI-powered software and hardware products for various applications.
- Medical AI modeling or programming.
- Developing AI chatbots for customer service.
- Developing AI for vehicles.
- Collecting, storing, and managing the vast amounts of data needed to train and use AI models
For additional information please visit our website at
http://www.NJEDA.gov/nextnjai
Eligibility Information/Instructions:
To be eligible for the Next NJ Program - AI, a project must meet the following:
Minimum Job Creation: 100 new full-time jobs
Minimum Capital Investment: $100 million.
Each Eligible New Job Must Be Paid: at least 120% of the county median salary.
Businesses must: offer Health Benefits.
50% of workforce: Applicant must have 50% of employees at the business or a division of the business involved in AI-related activities or 50% of the revenue of the business or a division of the business is generated from AI-related activities.
Companies must: maintain a record of good standing with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Prevailing Wages: Projects containing construction contracts valued over $2,000 must adhere to New Jersey’s prevailing wages and labor compliance requirements and is also applicable to building services.
Collaboration: The applicant will further be required to create a collaborative relationship and provide at a minimum, a LOI at the time of application.
A “Collaborative Relationship” means a relationship over the term of the commitment period (10 years), which may be renewed annually, between an eligible business and a
(1) New Jersey-based public or private research university or universities;
(2) technology startup company or companies; and/or
(3) incubator(s), accelerator(s), studio(s), or other similar entity or entities wherein a majority of the members of such entity or entities are technology startup companies which benefit from the collaborative relationship.
This collaborative relationship is evidenced by measures such as price concessions, artificial intelligence support services, or other measures related to artificial intelligence as determined to be appropriate by the Authority. The net cost value of any collaborative relationship shall be at least 10 percent of the total awarded amount. A collaborative relationship shall not include trade groups, industry associations, venture funds, or similar entities.
Supporting Documentation: Ensure all necessary documents are prepared and submitted. It is HIGHLY Recommended to use
file naming conventions that facilitate rapid application completeness review. The files names should be identifiable with accurate description of file contents and elements.
Non-Refundable Fee: Please note that the program fees is non-refundable.
Preparing Your Application:
It is strongly recommended that you review the sample application available on the Next NJ Program-AI website (
https://www.njeda.gov/nextnjai) before starting.
Pre-Submission Preparation:
Collect all required information and documents, and draft responses to the application questions before entering them into the online form. This preparation will help expedite the application process.
Application Process:
The NJEDA team will not begin the completeness review until all required information has been submitted and the application fee has been paid. Once the application is deemed complete, a certification email will be sent to your CEO to verify the accuracy of the submitted information. This certification must be signed under penalty of perjury to proceed with a full application review.
Submission Tips:
Read all prompts carefully and provide clear, professionally written responses, ensuring they meet the length and detail requested. Download a copy of the example application to guide your preparation.
If you have any questions, please reach out to
nextnjai@njeda.gov for assistance. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure your project meets eligibility requirements and has the best chance of success. Thank you for your interest in the NEXT NJ Program – AI.
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