Office of InnovationCreating a more innovative state for the people of New Jersey
We create innovative policies and technologies that address complex public problems.
See Our Work“A stronger New Jersey will be built on the back of innovation.”
Governor Phil Murphy
The Office of Innovation works collaboratively with government, academic, non-profit, and private sector institutions to drive innovation in the Garden State and improve the design and delivery of policies and services to the state's residents, businesses, and institutions.
What We Do
Design + Development
We collaborate with State departments and agencies to develop better products, policies, and services for New Jerseyans using human-centered, data-driven, and agile practices.
Innovation Skills Training
Through the Innovation Skills Accelerator, we train public officials to leverage new technology and data to drive innovation in their day-to-day work and tap into the intelligence and expertise of New Jerseyans.
Public Engagement + Open Government
As part of the SmarterNJ initiative, we work with State departments and agencies to leverage new and innovative technology that allows the public to meaningfully contribute to the policymaking process.
Project + Policy Advising
We employ expertise in data, design, open governance, and open innovation to provide the Governor's Office and State partners with an array of innovation advisory services to strengthen project, policy, and legislative outcomes.
Projects + Initiatives
The Office of Innovation designs, develops, and implements an array of projects and initiatives in partnership with the Governor's Office, State agencies, and other public sector stakeholders. Click below to learn more about a few of our projects.
News
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RELEASE: Governor Murphy appoints Chief Innovation Officer Beth Noveck as Chief AI Strategist, announces new initiatives as part of State of the State Address
January 09, 2024NJGOVGovernor Murphy also announced an “AI moonshot” to establish New Jersey as home base for AI-powered discoveries and outlined his plans to work with the legislature on providing medical debt relief, promoting affordable housing, improving literacy rates among students, and protecting reproductive rights, voting rights, and other fundamental freedoms.
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COVERAGE: A ‘revolutionary’ AI center is coming to a New Jersey university
December 19, 2023NJ.comPitching New Jersey as the East Coast’s answer to Silicon Valley in a rapidly growing and heavily scrutinized technology, Gov. Phil Murphy and other leaders announced Monday the state will establish a formal hub for Artificial Intelligence research and development at Princeton University.
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COVERAGE: New Jersey Unveils AI Policy to Guide Use by State Employees
November 20, 2023Government TechnologyThe state of New Jersey now has a new policy to guide the use of generative AI by state employees; this closely follows the state’s creation of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force last month.
