To catalyze innovation and expand impact, the State continues to drive investments in cutting-edge research and technology development in the green economy. Initiatives including fellowship programs that foster student-led research and thought leadership at NJ universities, grants to startups such as the Cleantech Seed Grant Program, and public-private partnerships including Hax LLC, the Newark based center for hard-tech climate focused early-stage companies, collectively leverage New Jersey’s world-class resources and expertise to accelerate the innovation economy.