Edison Patent Awards Celebrates Top State Inventors
44th Annual Edison Patent Awards
“Innovation Lives Here” — Learn More
New Jersey.
This is where hope gets turned into action.
This is where collaboration drives innovation.
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The mission of the R&D Council is to foster collaboration among leaders in industry, academia and government to drive New Jersey’s innovation economy.

– Anthony S. Cicatiello, President of the R&D Council of New Jersey

We’re shining a spotlight on New Jersey’s research talent

We’re supporting STEM education to fuel New Jersey’s innovation economy
We’re advocating for New Jersey’s research-driven companies and universities
We’re fostering collaboration among leaders in industry, academia and government

Our impact

477

Edison Patent Award
Winning Inventors

763

Governor’s STEM Scholar
graduates since 2014
$201K+
Merit scholarships
since 2010

185K+

Learners impacted by New Jersey STEM Month since 2018

Our members
Join us
Join the Research & Development Council of New Jersey and be a part of the Council’s mission to foster collaboration among leaders in industry, academia and government to drive the innovation economy in the state. Membership provides you and your organization with opportunities to learn, share and connect with other leaders in the state. Membership also offers rewarding ways to make an impact on the life and future career of STEM students throughout New Jersey.