New Jersey Business Acceleration and Softlanding Ecosystem (NJ BASE)
Forecasted
New Jersey Business Acceleration and Softlanding Ecosystem (NJ BASE) supports international companies with workspace and business services to establish and grow U.S. operations in New Jersey.
Funder: New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Free office space and support services for one year, renewable to two years maximum; leased facility valued at $1,287,990 over three years
Summary: NJ BASE helps established international companies enter the U.S. market through subsidized workspace and business expansion support in Jersey City.
Key Information: Companies must maintain headquarters outside the United States and have revenue and sufficient capital for U.S. expansion.
Description
The New Jersey Business Acceleration and Softlanding Ecosystem (NJ BASE) is an NJEDA-funded program operated by SOSA USA LLC. It provides a Jersey City landing pad for high-growth international companies seeking to establish and scale U.S. operations. The program aims to attract investment, create high-quality, long-term jobs, and strengthen New Jersey’s innovation economy and foreign direct investment activity.
Participants receive free co-working space, targeted business support, and a Business Immersion Program connecting them with New Jersey corporations, investors, and innovation partners. Support includes go-to-market strategy, operations, financing, tailored mentorship, and strategic introductions. Priority sectors span clean and climate technologies, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, fintech, transportation and logistics, and digital industries including cybersecurity, data, AI, and film and media innovation.
