Empire State Development has announced the launch of New York Bio Connect, a digital platform designed to centralize information and resources for the state’s life sciences sector. The initiative is a collaboration between Empire State Development (ESD), NewYorkBIO, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). The new hub is now available to the public at newyorkbioconnect.com.
According to ESD President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight, “With New York Bio Connect, we are creating a powerful economic development asset for the entire state. This platform will not only spotlight the tremendous work happening across our life sciences ecosystem, but also expand access to capital, facilities, talent, and partnerships—helping New York attract investment, grow companies, and create good jobs in every region.”
Andrew Kimball, President & CEO of NYCEDC stated: “New York Bio Connect represents a transformational step forward that will continue to cement New York City as a national leader in the health and life science innovation sector. By centralizing essential resources, opportunities, and information, this platform breaks down barriers and empowers entrepreneurs, researchers, and companies of all sizes to reach their highest potential—driving discoveries, supporting job growth, and ultimately improving health outcomes for communities across New York and beyond.”
Jennifer Hawks Bland, CEO of NewYorkBIO added: “The launch of New York Bio Connect marks an important milestone for our state’s life sciences community. This platform reflects the collective strength of New York’s ecosystem—bringing together companies of every size, academic institutions, investors, and support organizations. By making it easier to access resources and opportunities, New York Bio Connect will empower innovators to advance research, accelerate development, and bring groundbreaking treatments and technologies to patients.”
The unveiling took place during NewYorkBIO’s annual Innovation Summit. The hub aims to address long-standing challenges by providing centralized access to data on funding opportunities, available facilities, career openings, industry events and support services relevant to bioscience companies operating in or interested in entering the state.
State officials note that this digital resource builds on previous investments made by New York in research institutions as well as workforce development programs targeting high-growth sectors like biotechnology. With offices throughout all 10 regions of the state through its Regional Economic Development Councils program—and initiatives such as broadband expansion via ConnectALL—Empire State Development continues efforts aimed at supporting business growth across various industries.
For more details about Empire State Development’s activities or other programs offered statewide visit esd.ny.gov.
