BIONJ
The mission of BIONJ is to formulate and advocate policy positions to elected officials and regulators, acquire and coordinate resources and provide services to members regarding issues critical to building successful biotechnology enterprises and enhance awareness and appreciation of New Jersey’s biotechnology industry.
http://www.bionj.org
609-890-3185

Brick City Development Corporation (BCDC)
Brick City Development Corporation (BCDC), the primary economic development catalyst for Newark, New Jersey, was organized to retain, attract and grow businesses, enhance small and minority business capacity, and spur real estate development within the city. Brick City Development Corporation initiates and executes economic development activities to produce and sustain economic growth, generate jobs and create wealth for the citizens of Newark.
http://www.bcdcnewark.org
(973) 273-1040

Center for Urban Entrepreneurship  & Economic Development (Rutgers University)
The mission of the Center is is to build a world-class research-driven, teaching and practitioner-oriented urban entrepreneurship and economic development program that will transform the economy of the City of Newark, New Jersey, and other urban centers; create wealth in urban communities; and be a model for all urban universities.
http://business.rutgers.edu/default.aspx?id=1667
(973) 353-1288

Defense Procurement Technical Assistant Center (DPTAC)
The NJIT Defense Procurement Technical Assistance Center (DPTAC) provides contractual and technical assistance to small-established New Jersey businesses interested in marketing their products, services to federal, state and local government agencies.  The center operates under a cost sharing cooperative agreement between Department of Defense and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
http://www.njit.edu/dptac/
(973) 596-3105

Greater Newark Business Development Consortium (GNBDC)
GNBDC is primarily engaged as an approved intermediary lender for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Program; GNBDC provides financial assistance and training to small businesses, businesses owned by women, low-income individuals, and minorities for the purpose of encouraging entrepreneurship.  The Organization's goals are to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing small businesses in developing successful businesses.
http://www.gnbdc.org
973.242.4132

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL)
IFEL takes a holistic, hands-on approach to helping entrepreneurs grow their business.  The focus is on minority and female urban businesses with a strong vision and viable business model.
http://www.ifelnj.org
(973) 353-0611

National Business Incubation Association (NBIA)
The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) is the world's leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship. It provides thousands of professionals with the information, education, advocacy and networking resources to bring excellence to the process of assisting early-stage companies worldwide.
http://www.nbia.org/
(740) 593 4331

Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP)
Newark’s leading broad-based business organization. With services that include frequent networking opportunities, first class business information programs, strong business advocacy and one-on-one member attention, NRBP is building business for a greater Newark.
http://www.rbp.org
(973) 522-0099

New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO)
NJAWBO is the oldest statewide women business owners' organization in the United States. Its primary objective is to support and encourage business ownership by women. Since 1978, NJAWBO has helped women achieve their business visions by providing them with the tools to develop and grow their enterprises.
http://www.njawbo.org
(609) 799-5101

New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology (NJCST)
Established in 1985, the Commission is responsible for the development and oversight of policies and programs promoting science and technology research and entrepreneurship in New Jersey.  Through the Edison Innovation Fund, the Commission provides funding to New Jersey technology companies, in partnership with a New Jersey research university, for proof-of-concept research and development activities necessary for commercialization of an identified technology. Other programs from the Commission support entrepreneurial companies through SBIR Bridge grants, technology fellowships and incubator seed fund grants.
http://www.state.nj.us/scitech/
(609) 984-1671

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
The EDA is a self-supporting, independent state agency whose mission is to stimulate business development, job creation and community revitalization throughout the State. From its large portfolio of varied programs and services, the EDA can assist entrepreneurs with low-interest financing assistance, including tax-exempt and taxable bond financing, loans, loan guarantees, venture capital and business and tax incentives and with training and technical assistance programs.
http://www.njeda.com
(973) 648-4130 (Newark Office)

NJ Entrepreneur
Website with various tips and networking resources for on-going and start up companies
http://www.njentrepreneur.com
(908) 917-9900

New Jersey Entrepreneurial Network (NJEN)
The NJEN is a non-profit organization providing educational and informational services to entrepreneurs, investors, persons in related fields and the public in general. Our monthly meetings are attended by a select group of entrepreneurs, company executives, venture capitalists, angel investors, investment bankers, and professional services providers.
http://www.njen.com

NJ  Entrepreneurs Forum (NJEF)
The New Jersey Entrepreneurs Forum is a non-profit corporation supported by a Board of Trustees and other volunteers who assist young New Jersey companies. NJEF meets monthly for the purpose of educating and assisting entrepreneurs. Our mission is to assist the entrepreneurs and management teams of young technology companies, so the thoughts that count the most are yours!
http://www.njef.org/
(908)-789-3424

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP)
MEP is a nationwide organization that is working to support the Manufacturing Sector by delivering technical and business assistance to small and medium size businesses.
http://www.njmep.org
(973) 998-9801

New Jersey State Library / New Jersey Knowledge Initiative (NJKI)
NJKI made possible by the Governor of New Jersey, the NJ State Legislature and the New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State College,  and is made available through the New Jersey library community, offers free access to premium online business resources including reference databases and market research.
http://www.njki.org
(609) 633-3805

New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC)
The New Jersey Technology Council provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders. Founded in 1996, NJTC's more than 1,200 member companies work together to support their own enterprises while advancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center in the United States.
http://www.njtc.org
(856) 787-9700

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Technology administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program which provides competitive grants ensuring that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts.
http://www.sbir.gov
(703) 292-8739

Venture Association of New Jersey (VANJ)
A monthly meeting of entrepreneurs and service providers addressing issues of financing for early stage companies.  Twice a year  an Entrepreneurs Expo & Elevator Pitch Olympics are held.
http://www.vanj.org
(973) 267-4200 x 193