New Jersey universities to explore research collaborations and funding to make cities “smarter”

Any attempt to address challenges of the future, from clean energy to a sufficient food supply, must grapple with the issues raised by the planet’s rapidly growing cities, speakers said Monday during a conference at Princeton University.
'“Princeton’s long-standing commitment to growing the innovative ecosystem is clear,” says Jose Lozano, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey...'
Whether you are Princeton faculty or staff, or work for a company, foundation or other institution, several Princeton University online resources can provide you with helpful information to expand engagement between Princeton researchers and potential external collaborators.
Writing about the Google artificial intelligence lab to be led by Princeton faculty and set to open in January in downtown Princeton, Smith Ellis noted,
Technologies and discoveries with the potential to make a difference in everyday lives lined the tables and booths at Princeton University's 10th annual Celebrate Princeton Innovation reception. Over 300 guests attended the event Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Frick Chemistry Laboratory.
"The aim with this ambitious project in the long term will be to showcase every research asset in the state of New Jersey – from industry, academia and government."
Princeton University has taken a leadership role in New Jersey's adoption and implementation of a new tool to help build research collaborations.