As an organization committed to advancing responsible AI innovation and driving economic growth through Little Tech, the American Innovators Network strongly supports New Jersey’s recent investments in two new Strategic Innovation Centers.

The formation of the NJ AI Hub LLC in Princeton will play a vital role in accelerating AI commercialization, launching new ventures, and strengthening collaboration between academia, industry, and the public sector. Its focus on AI technology, education, and workforce development aligns closely with our mission to ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence remain accessible to small businesses and consumers.

We are equally encouraged by the $5.8 million investment in a new Strategic Innovation Center at the Paul Profeta Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at NJIT. This initiative will provide much-needed resources and infrastructure for healthcare innovation and launch new startups in a critical sector for the state.

These forward-looking initiatives reflect the bold, strategic action that other states should consider as a model. By creating dedicated spaces for innovation to thrive, New Jersey is not only supporting today’s entrepreneurs, it is laying the foundation for long-term leadership in AI and technology.

Vanessa Day
Executive Director
American Innovators Network