By Chrissy Buteas, Executive Director, InnovationNJ and
President & CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
Published by New Jersey Business Magazine
June 3, 2026 ― New Jersey’s story is, at its core, a story of invention. It is a place
where bold ideas have consistently been transformed into worldchanging
realities – where discovery has not only flourished, but
endured across generations. From the earliest days of American
industry to the frontiers of artificial intelligence and biotechnology, the state
has cultivated a unique and powerful identity: a global epicenter of innovation.
Today, that legacy is being actively shaped and propelled forward by InnovationNJ,
a coalition purpose-built to unify the state’s vast and diverse innovation
ecosystem that serves as a critical nexus – one that ensures New Jersey’s
leadership in innovation is not only preserved, but expanded in ways that meet
the demands of a rapidly evolving world. View a PDF of the full op ed or the full NJ Business Magazine edition here.
