Queens, November 20, 2025
NYU Langone Health has relocated its BioLabs biotech incubator from Manhattan to a new facility in Long Island City, Queens. The move aims to enhance resources for biotech startups, boasting over 100,000 square feet of laboratory and office spaces. This strategic relocation supports the growth of NYC’s life sciences ecosystem and aims to foster innovation within the biotech sector, ultimately benefiting both the community and economy at large.
NYU Langone Health Expands BioLabs Incubator to Queens
New facility aims to enhance resources for biotech startups and bolster NYC’s life sciences ecosystem
New York City, NY – NYU Langone Health has made a significant move by relocating its BioLabs biotech incubator from the bustling streets of Manhattan to a new, expansive facility in Long Island City, Queens. This change comes as part of an ambitious effort to provide better resources and support for emerging biotech startups, a sector that is crucial for the future of innovation and economic growth in New York City.
The relocation from 180 Varick Street in Manhattan to 45-18 Court Square West is more than just a change of address; it reflects the growing demand for biotech resources in New York. The new facility boasts over 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and office spaces, allowing for a significant increase in the capacity to support more startups and foster groundbreaking innovations.
Facility Features
At the new Long Island City location, BioLabs offers an impressive array of features designed expressly to facilitate successful biotech ventures. Entrepreneurs will have access to top-tier laboratory fixtures, including wet and dry lab benches, private offices, coworking spaces, and shared core equipment. They will also benefit from reliable high-speed internet and tailored membership-based business support and acceleration programs provided by NYU Langone.
Strategic Significance
This strategic relocation aligns with NYU Langone Health’s larger initiative to enhance the life sciences ecosystem within New York City. By moving to Long Island City, the institution aims to cultivate a more robust biotech corridor in the region, effectively attracting and nurturing a new generation of innovative firms. Such a corridor is essential for positioning New York as a leader in the life sciences sector and can play a vital role in economic revitalization.
Background Context
NYU Langone Health has a proven track record of supporting innovation in the biotech space. The original BioLabs@NYU Langone was launched in 2019 in Manhattan, featuring a 50,000-square-foot facility aimed at aiding early-stage biotech firms. The recent expansion reflects both the increasing demand for dedicated biotech infrastructure as well as the institution’s ongoing commitment to developing a vibrant biotech community.
Future Outlook
With its new facility in Long Island City, NYU Langone Health aspires to attract a diverse range of biotech startups. By providing essential infrastructure and support, the goal is to accelerate the growth of these companies and facilitate the introduction of innovative therapies to the market, which ultimately can lead to substantial health and economic benefits for the wider community.
FAQ
What is BioLabs@NYU Langone?
BioLabs@NYU Langone is a biotech coworking facility developed in partnership with NYU Langone Health, designed to support early-stage biotech ventures by providing laboratory and office spaces, shared equipment, and business support programs.
Why did NYU Langone relocate BioLabs to Long Island City?
The relocation to Long Island City aims to provide enhanced resources and support for emerging biotech startups, aligning with NYU Langone Health’s strategic initiative to bolster the life sciences ecosystem in New York City.
What facilities are available at the new BioLabs location?
The new facility offers over 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and office spaces, including wet and dry lab benches, private offices, coworking spaces, shared core equipment, and access to NYU Langone’s core facilities.
How does this move impact the biotech community in New York City?
This move is part of a broader effort to create a robust biotech corridor in the region, attracting and nurturing innovative companies, and positioning New York City as a leader in the life sciences sector.
Key Features of BioLabs@NYU Langone’s New Facility
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | 45-18 Court Square West, Long Island City, NY |
| Size | Over 100,000 square feet |
| Facilities | Wet and dry lab benches, private offices, coworking spaces, shared core equipment |
| Additional Amenities | Access to NYU Langone’s core facilities, high-speed internet, business support programs |
| Strategic Goal | Enhance resources and support for emerging biotech startups, bolster the life sciences ecosystem in New York City |
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