Overview
NY/NJ brings together New York’s concentration of world-renowned academic, medical, and research institutions with New Jersey’s longstanding leadership in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Institutions including Columbia University, NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, and the New York Genome Center create a powerful foundation for scientific discovery, clinical research, and talent development.
Across the region, this research strength is complemented by a deep pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, access to venture capital, and a growing community of emerging life science companies, creating an ecosystem that supports innovation from discovery through commercialization.
Innovation Ecosystem
Academic & Research Institutions
Columbia University • NYU Langone Health • Mount Sinai • NewYork-Presbyterian • Weill Cornell Medicine • New York Genome Center
Industry
& Innovation
Established pharmaceutical and biotechnology corridor with global industry leaders and a growing community of emerging life science companies
Investment
& Growth
Access to significant venture capital, research funding, and investment supporting life science innovation and company growth
Commercialization & Collaboration
Connections across academia, healthcare, research, and industry help advance scientific discoveries toward clinical development and commercialization
Why Companies Choose New York Metro
