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NJ AI Hub Accelerator

New Jersey's AI startup accelerator at Princeton's NJ AI Hub, connecting startups with investors, industry partners and mentors.

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Princeton

The deal

Funding and equity terms are not published.

The NJ AI Hub at Princeton University runs an AI startup accelerator powered by Plug and Play. Its second cohort of 17 startups was chosen from more than 200 applicants in September 2026, after a first cohort of 14. Focus areas include healthcare, life sciences, materials, energy, robotics, logistics and enterprise AI.

Takes: Not published
Format: In person
Based in: West Windsor, US
Runs in: Princeton
Stage: Early stage
Focus: AI in healthcare, life sciences, materials science, energy, robotics, logistics, workforce and enterprise
Cohorts: Cohort 1: 14 startups; Cohort 2: 17 startups announced October 14, 2026, expo December 15, 2026
Acceptance: 17 selected from more than 200 applicants (Cohort 2)
Perks: Access to investors, industry partners, mentorship and resources

Notable alumni and portfolio

Backline AIKled AIVault Robotics

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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