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.
Our Impact
Just six years after the Office of Innovation’s creation, we have helped millions of New Jerseyans by partnering with State agencies and the public, to design and deploy more effective and efficient government services. Our inaugural Impact Report provides an overview of how.
Read About Our ImpactNews
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RELEASE: Murphy Administration Releases Report Highlighting OOI’s Impact
September 27, 2024 NJGovGovernor Murphy announced the release of the Office of Innovation’s inaugural Impact Report, detailing the outsized impact OOI has had on the lives of New Jerseyans.
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RELEASE: NJ Launches Campaign Empowering Residents to Pursue Affordable, Accessible Degrees in the State
October 01, 2024 NJGovTo encourage more residents to make use of the higher education opportunities available in New Jersey, the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority - with help from OOI’s Communication + Engagement Lab - launched a year-long, targeted statewide campaign to raise awareness about the affordability, accessibility, and value of earning a college degree in the Garden State.
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AWARD: Office of Innovation Wins GovX Award from the Center for Digital Government
September 18, 2024 Center For Digital GovernmentFor their work on modernizing New Jersey’s Unemployment Insurance system, the Office of Innovation and the Department of Labor won the Center for Digital Government’s 2024 State Government Experience Award. Working with DOL, OOI has made it faster, easier, and less confusing to apply for unemployment benefits.
