
Strengthen and scale your business with the New Jersey Regional Innovation Cluster (NJRIC), a free AI, cybersecurity, and tech accelerator backed by the SBA.
Take Your Tech Business Further with the SBA
Join the NJRIC network and take your business further!

Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Regional Innovation Cluster initiative, NJRIC helps businesses grow while fostering innovation and protecting confidential business, financial, and customer data.
Designed to accommodate your busy schedule, this exclusive NJRIC accelerator program offers expert coaching, mentorship, training, and connections to help you scale smarter and grow faster. To qualify for this free program, your small business must:
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Be registered and operating in New Jersey
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Be an AI, Cybersecurity, IT, or other tech-related business
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Have two or more employees
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Have revenues greater than $500k
Free AI, Cybersecurity, and IT Small Business Accelerator
Every business must know how to protect its finances and confidential data from rising cyber risks. The nationally recognized Kean University Center for Cybersecurity is here to help! An NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, its team of experts will provide guidance on identifying vulnerabilities, strengthening defenses, and safeguarding your business from potential threats.
From learning to securely manage a remote/hybrid workplace to training employees on ways to protect themselves and the company, this free business resilience assessment will enable you to take steps to ensure your business is prepared.
Free Cybersecurity Risk Assessments and Planning for Small Businesses
Accelerating Business Growth

Yana Bartek
President of Prestware Inc.
2024 NJRIC Business Accelerator Graduate
“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of the NJRIC Business Accelerator. The knowledge, resources, and support I received during this program have been transformative for both me and my business. This experience has taken my business to new heights.”

Assessments to reduce cybersecurity threats

Exclusive connections

Introductions to capital resources

Enhanced opportunities for scalability

Personalized coaching and mentoring

Exposure to cutting-edge innovation