To encourage economic development and job growth in New Jersey by:

• Promoting strong ties between industry and universities in order to accelerate commercialization of technology
• Supporting entrepreneurial technology businesses in areas of strategic importance to the state and
• Strengthening research collaborations among universities to create new potential for increased federal funding and private investment
  

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.