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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Governor Murphy and U.S. Department of Treasury Announce New Jersey will Join IRS Direct File
July 24, 2024NJGOVGovernor Phil Murphy and United States Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo today announced that, beginning in Filing Season 2025, New Jersey residents will be able to utilize Direct File to submit their federal tax returns. More than 1.3 million New Jerseyans will be eligible to use the free online filing tool during the next Filing Season.
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Coverage: NJ Unveils AI Training, Tool for State Government Workers
July 05, 2024GovTechThe state has been an early adopter of artificial intelligence, and is now equipping staff with the skills and knowledge they need to leverage AI securely.
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Coverage: NJ Launches New AI Tool, Training for State Employees
July 03, 2024NJ BizGovernor Phil Murphy alongside Chief AI Strategist Beth Simone Noveck and Chief Innovation Officer Dave Cole unveiled the NJ AI Assistant, a new generative AI-powered platform for state employees. The state is also rolling out a new comprehensive generative AI training program — one of the nation’s first.
