A Nov. 17 event in Red Bank will recognize 40 New Jersey startups and 148 state companies named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, bringing founders, investors and business leaders together to celebrate entrepreneurship.
Jersey Amplified: Elevating Our Entrepreneurial Rockstars is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 200 Monmouth Street. The event will introduce the Startup 40, a new annual recognition program from Jersey Tech + Innovation Media, alongside the Inc. 5000 companies.
The Startup 40 honorees work across artificial intelligence, life sciences, health care, enterprise technology, advanced manufacturing, climate technology and consumer innovation, according to the announcement. Undergraduate entrepreneurs from colleges and universities across the state will also be highlighted.
The initiative is intended to raise the profile of startups and connect them with investors and industry partners. The event is designed as a networking gathering rather than a traditional awards ceremony, with startup founders, Inc. 5000 companies, venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate executives and university leaders expected to attend.
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