About this programme
NJ Founders & Funders is organized by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to arrange warm introductions between innovative, emerging New Jersey companies and sophisticated angel and institutional investors.
The event runs twice a year and is built around one-on-one meetings: selected companies get matched with investors based on company profile and investment thesis, then sit down for individual sessions to talk strategy, business model, and funding. NJEDA reports that over 90% of participating companies secured additional meetings with at least one investor afterward.
How it works
Each session pairs a company with an investor for a 10-minute one-on-one meeting to discuss the company's strategy, business model, and funding needs.
Matching is based on company profile and investor investment thesis, so companies meet investors likely to be a fit.
The event also includes individual Q&A feedback on the business and general networking opportunities.
Who can apply
Open to innovative, emerging New Jersey companies; the page does not lay out detailed formal eligibility criteria beyond applying through NJEDA's registration form.
How to apply
- Apply through the NJ Founders & Funders 2026 application form on the NJEDA site.
- Watch the Quick Pitch Tips video to prepare for the one-on-one meeting format.
- Contact NJEDA directly with questions at NJFoundersFunders@njeda.gov or (844) 965-1125.
Frequently asked
How often does NJ Founders & Funders run?
Twice a year.
What happens in a Founders & Funders meeting?
You get a 10-minute one-on-one session with an investor matched to your company profile, to discuss your strategy, business model, and funding needs.
When is the next event?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, at The Helix, 20 French St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
Does meeting an investor here guarantee funding?
No, but NJEDA reports that over 90% of participants secured additional follow-up meetings with at least one investor.
Who do I contact with questions about the event?
NJEDA's Founders & Funders team, at NJFoundersFunders@njeda.gov or (844) 965-1125.
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