The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) is seeking applications for its Food and Agriculture Research and Development Pilot Grant Program to support innovation from researchers and entrepreneurs focused on developing technology and other solutions to address food insecurity in New Jersey.
Donor Name: New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology
State: New Jersey
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/14/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $75,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Program will accelerate New Jersey’s early-stage innovation-based companies’ research and development of technologies to transform new discoveries from research stage concepts to commercially viable products and services that address the food security needs of New Jersey’s communities.
The Program seeks to identify and implement ways to increase access to nutritious foods and develop new approaches to alleviate food deserts. The Program aims to support the development of innovative technologies within the target areas listed below.
- Life Sciences
- Technology
- Food and Beverage
- Transportation and Logistics
Funding Information
- CSIT will award grants of up to $75,000 to a total of ten companies.
- Eligible Applicants can propose a Project with a maximum budget of $75,000 for a term of up to one (1) year. At CSIT’s sole discretion, a single extension to the grant term for up to an additional 3 months at no cost may be permitted.
Eligible Uses of Grants Include:
The grant funding can be utilized for project research and development activities.
In addition, no more than 30% of the budget proposed for the Project, in the aggregate, may be spent on:
- Marketing and customer discovery specific to the innovation
- IP patent prosecution and licensing-related expenses
- Conference registration fees
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility:
- Be authorized and in good standing to conduct business in New Jersey as evidenced by a current New Jersey tax clearance certificate listing New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology. All certificates listing another state agency will be rejected.
- Have no more than 25 full-time equivalent (“FTE,” calculated on a 35-hour work week) workers at time of application.
- Have a minimum of one (1) full-time worker (calculated on a 35-hour work week). A founder can be counted as a worker; a worker may be paid or unpaid.
- 50% or more of the cumulative hours worked by all workers, founders, and contractors in New Jersey calculated on an full-time equivalent basis of 35 hours per week.
- Have less than or equal to $2,000,000 in calendar year 2022 sales revenue (excluding grant revenue)
Prohibited Uses of Grants Include:
- Direct services to individuals or organizations;
- Manufacturing of products for sale or commercial use;
- Real estate rental expenses;
- Patient clinical trial expenses;
- Construction costs;
- Travel, entertainment, and other similar expenses;
- Allocations of general overhead expenses;
- Any expenditures incurred before the “Effective date”, the date representing the last date of execution of the Grant Agreement by the respective Parties;
- Any expenses for equipment and materials that Applicant does not use for the Project during the Project period; or
- Fees related to Conferences not associated with the Project.
For more information, visit NJEDA.
