# Newark NJII Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) announced on November 4, 2026, that it achieved CMMC Level 2 certification, demonstrating alignment with all 110 cybersecurity requirements in NIST SP 800-171 for protecting controlled unclassified information. The certification may strengthen NJII’s position as a collaborator or service provider for defense-related work involving sensitive information, but the announcement identifies no specific contract, solicitation, or award.

- Defense contractors seeking collaborators for work involving controlled unclassified information can evaluate NJII as a potential CMMC Level 2-certified participant; the certification does not establish eligibility for every procurement or replace contract-specific requirements.
- Procurement teams can consider NJII’s certification when assessing prospective collaborators’ cybersecurity qualifications for defense-industrial-base work.
- The announcement reflects continued emphasis on cybersecurity capability among organizations seeking to participate in defense-related opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

### Vendors
- New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) (CMMC Level 2-certified organization)

### Key Quotes
> Advanced manufacturing can only accelerate with robust digital security; NJII’s CMMC Level 2 certification supports the fourth priority of the National Defense Strategy, which is to advance secure, scalable defense production by strengthening the defense industrial base.
> — Thomas Murphy, Vice President of Defense Business at NJII

> This certification demonstrates NJII's ability to meet stringent federal cybersecurity requirements while continuing to provide valuable support to our government and industry partners.
> — Michael Grinaway, Senior Director of IT at NJII

> Achieving CMMC Level 2 certification reflects NJII's unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence and our mission to support defense, government, and industry partners with secure and trusted solutions.
> — Jennifer D'Angelo, Interim President at NJII

### Sources
- [New Jersey Innovation Institute Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification | KuCoin](https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/new-jersey-innovation-institute-achieves-cmmc-level-2-certification) - KuCoin
- [New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Cybersecurity and National Defense PR Newswire](https://pr.chinookobserver.com/article/New-Jersey-Innovation-Institute-NJII-Achieves-CMMC-Level-2-Certification-Reinforcing-Commitment-to-Cybersecurity-and-National-Defense/6aeb7bad871c4c723c11682a) - Chinook Observer