LifeSci NYC is a $1B+ initiative to create 40,000 new jobs and establish New York City as the global leader in life sciences.
Led by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and its Life Sciences and Healthcare team, the City’s investment in life sciences will create, produce, and deliver dozens of new cures and treatments, generating thousands of new jobs for New Yorkers—making our city healthier and fairer.
Makings of an Innovation Hub
New York City has all the makings of a global hub for the life sciences industry, including:
- A deep and diverse talent pool
- World-renowned research institutions
- A robust venture capital and startup ecosystem
- Abundant commercial lab space
- The nation’s largest healthcare network
The NYC life sciences community is launching dynamic new startups and leading scientific breakthroughs that are improving health outcomes and enhancing quality of life. These enterprises are developing new technologies; researching new therapeutic approaches; creating new tools and medicines; and developing innovative multi-sector solutions in sustainability, agriculture, materials, and more.
LifeSci NYC Internship Program
Preparing a diverse range of NYC students for careers in life sciences.
Learn MoreIntroducing New York Bio Connect
In partnership with NewYorkBIO and Empire State Development, NYCEDC launched New York Bio Connect, a health and life sciences hub focused on accelerating innovation and strengthening collaboration among New York’s life science community. Unveiled at NewYorkBIO’s annual Innovation Summit, the hub serves as a one-stop-shop for New York’s life science sector to access information and resources to support their operations and growth.
New York Bio Connect
A new one-stop-shop connecting the New York life sciences community with resources, events, job opportunities, and more.
Learn MoreA first-of-its-kind information hub for the state’s bioscience industry, New York Bio Connect organizes funding opportunities, facility specs, career openings, services and programs, and news and events across the state to position professionals and companies in the health and life sciences for success in the Empire State.
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