Clean Tech Seed Grant

The Clean Tech R&D Seed Grant Round 4, administered by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT), is currently open for applications. This grant initiative was developed in partnership with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). The program provides early-stage clean tech and clean energy companies located in New Jersey with grant funding of up to $75,000 to support research and development (R&D) projects aimed at reducing or mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. The main objective of this grant program is to facilitate the acceleration of clean technology innovations from the research phase to market viability. It seeks to drive commercial interest and industry investment by helping companies test and validate clean technology solutions. The targeted focus areas for these innovations include Chemicals/Advanced Materials, Energy Distribution/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation, Green Buildings, Transportation, Waste Processing, and Water and Agriculture. To qualify, applicants must be registered and in good standing to conduct business in New Jersey, have a valid New Jersey tax clearance certificate listing CSIT, employ between one and fifty full-time staff, and must not have exceeded $5 million in revenue in the prior calendar year. These eligibility criteria ensure that the funding supports truly early-stage entities positioned to benefit significantly from state-backed R&D support. Applications for Round 4 of the Clean Tech R&D Seed Grant must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025. There is no mention of a pre-application deadline, letter of intent, or rolling application process. The open application period began on June 12, 2025. The program does not specify if it is recurring, nor does it provide a projected date for the next cycle of funding. The CSIT was re-established in 2018 through legislation signed by Governor Murphy, and it comprises representatives from various sectors including academia and private industry. It is tasked with positioning New Jersey as a leader in scientific research, technology development, and commercialization. The NJEDA, as the state's principal economic development agency, supports this initiative in line with its mission to foster sustainable economic growth and innovation across New Jersey. For more information, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the NJEDA’s official website at www.njeda.com. Questions can be directed to the general NJEDA contact information provided: PO Box 990, Trenton, NJ 08625-0990, or by calling (844) 965-1125 or emailing media@njeda.com.