Frequently Asked Questions

 What is NYC Bio?  

NYC Bio is a private not-for-profit organization that facilitates collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship in the NYC bioscience community. Our goal is to build and sustain a thriving NYC biotech cluster. Through networking and educational events, we draw together people and resources from the NYC pillars of academia, medicine, business, and finance.

I am a entrepreneur and I have a great idea I want to translate into a business, can NYC Bio fund me? 

NYC Bio cannot directly fund you, but through us you can find contacts and meet people who can. Investors, venture capitalists, and technology transfer specialists are active part of our network and are interested in meeting new people with potential business opportunities.

I am a venture capitalist/investor, what can I gain from your network?

NYC Bio aims at bringing together people with expertise in the life science form both the academic and industrial worlds. With NYC Bio you can easily establish, maintain, and strengthen your connections with old and new business partners.

I am an entrepreneur, how can NYC Bio help me with my business?

NYC Bio helps entrepreneurs in the Life Science industry meet with potential investors and other entrepreneurs who work and flourish in the NYC area. You can easily develop new business opportunities and share your experience that will help you meet your entrepreneurial goals.

What does NYC Bio do to help people meet?

We hold a variety of events throughout the year.  

Currently, our event list includes:

NYC Bio Minutes

NYC Bio Nuts and Bolts

NYC Bio Mixers

Visit our Home page for more information and to sign up for specific events.

I would like to be involved with NYC Bio, what could I do?

We are always looking for enthusiastic people who can help us meet our goals. If you want to help, write to XXX and we will be in touch with you within two business days.

I would like to become a sponsor, what can I do?

NYC Bio welcomes organizations, companies, and private donors who want to be actively involved with our mission goals. In particular, your donations fund our events. If you want to participate and help us in our mission, contact us at

How is NYC Bio connected to other organizations already present in the NYC area?

NYC Bio has ties with all the major organizations that are connected to the bioscience industry in the New York City area. This ensures a broad spectrum of connections and capillary sets of relationships that will help you reach your goals. For a list of our contacts, please visit our Resources page and our partners’ websites.

Where can I send my CV/resume to find a job in a biotech/pharmaceutical company?

NYC Bio is not a job matching platform, but can help you with your career goals by introducing you to people who are already working in the life science industry. We strongly encourage you to come to one of our events and see it by yourself. Visit the Home page for more information.

Who is behind NYC Bio?

NYC Bio is made of people who believe in New York as the future biotech cluster. We are professionals in the biotech world, both from academia and industry. For a complete list and background visit our Team page.

I didn’t find what I wanted to know/I have more questions, how can I contact you?

          If you want more information contact us at , we will answer you within two business days.