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New Jersey Business Certification Program
State certification for diverse-owned New Jersey tech and creative businesses.
About this program
New Jersey certifies small, minority, women, veteran, disabled veteran, LGBTQ+, socially disadvantaged, and economically disadvantaged businesses, helping eligible tech and creative firms access public procurement and supplier-diversity opportunities. Deadline notes: Applications are accepted through the state certification process. Notes: Certification is relevant for diverse-owned software, marketing, design, film, media, and creative firms pursuing contracts.
Eligibility
Eligible New Jersey businesses meeting ownership, control, size, and certification-specific requirements.
Requirements
- Submit certification application with business registration, ownership and control documents, tax records, identity or veteran status documentation where applicable, and required attestations.