Luminaries Program

Luminaries Program

Empowering community leaders to organize impactful events across New Jersey

About the Program

The Luminaries program empowers community leaders, executives, investors, and founders to organize meetups, open forums, or invite-only gatherings across New Jersey.

TechUnited supports these events by providing marketing,  speaker introductions, and occasional event subsidies to help build a stronger innovation ecosystem.

Apply to be part of the pilot program in Q2 of 2026.

How We Support You

Comprehensive support to help create successful, impactful events

Marketing Support

Promotional assistance to increase event attendance

Venue Connections

Access to venues across New Jersey

Speaker Network

Connections to industry experts and thought leaders

Event Subsidies

Occasional financial support for events

Types of Events

  • Meetups

    Regular community gatherings focused on specific topics

  • Open Forums

    Discussion-based events addressing current challenges

  • Invite-Only Gatherings

    Exclusive events for targeted audiences

NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund

The NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund represents a landmark achievement in state-level venture capital funding. This $500 million fund will provide crucial early-stage funding to New Jersey tech startups, helping bridge the gap between seed funding and Series A rounds. The fund focuses on supporting companies in AI, biotech, fintech, and clean technology sectors.

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