NJIT President Recognized with Technology Award for Boosting Innovation by TechUnited

In a virtual ceremony Dec. 9, NJIT President Joel S. Bloom was presented with the Martinson-Ballen Technology Supporter award by TechUnited. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a significant impact and a long-standing contribution to New Jersey's technology and innovation industries. 

TechUnited is a non-profit, membership-based organization that empowers entrepreneurs and innovators who are propelling the future for New Jersey and beyond. TechUnited helps turn ideas into action through its robust resource pool: access to thought leaders and their expertise, funding opportunities, networking and mentorship/internship programs, digital content and marketing assistance and other opportunities to its members.

“I can't think of a more deserving individual to win the 2020 Martinson-Ballen Technology Supporter Award,” said Aaron Price, CEO of TechUnited. “For many years, Joel has been a demonstrable advocate of business and entrepreneurship opportunities through the advancement and application of new technologies. He leads a team at NJIT that showcase what New Jersey higher education can offer students, businesses and entrepreneurs.”

“I am honored, and NJIT is proud to be part of this vibrant technology and innovation community,” said President Bloom. “This award is a testament to our commitment to the advancement of new technologies and partnerships that spark innovation and economic development throughout New Jersey, the country and globally.”

NJIT has deep roots in the innovation and startup sectors, namely through VentureLink@NJIT, New Jersey’s largest and oldest business incubator, as well as technological and intellectual resources through New Jersey Innovation Institute, an NJIT corporation.

For more information on TechUnited, visit https://techunited.co/, and watch the video below to meet some of the other TechUnited winners.