West Harlem Innovation Triangle
AT THE HEART OF ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY, AND COMMUNITY…
The West Harlem Innovation Triangle (WHIT) is central to renowned universities and institutions (Columbia and CUNY), local businesses (Plowshares Coffee Roasters), and world-famous attractions (The Apollo). Discover the ins and outs of the most vibrant life science and cultural hub in NYC, with a downloadable PDF.
Academic Institutions
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
The WHIT is home to Columbia University’s Morningside, Manhattanville, and Business School campuses. The Morningside Campus is Columbia’s central hub for many of its academic programs, including the Arts and Sciences, Law, and Engineering schools. Columbia Business School's Manhattanville campus fosters collaboration among scholars, business leaders, and policymakers to address pressing societal challenges, promoting innovation through partnerships within Columbia, including with the Lenfest Center for the Arts and the Jerome L. Greene Science Center.
Jerome L. Greene Science Center
The Jerome L. Greene Science Center is a state-of-the-art facility built to inspire interaction and foster the exchange of ideas, made possible by the late Dawn M. Greene and the Jerome L. Greene Foundation. It is home to the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, which brings together a plethora of neuroscientists, engineers, statisticians, psychologists, and other scholars from Columbia University and around the world who collaborate on research, teaching and public programming.
CUNY ASRC
ASRC CAT is a New York State-funded program that fosters collaboration between industry and the City University of New York (CUNY), driving high-impact innovation. It provides state-of-the-art facilities for industry, partnerships and matching funds for researchers, and developing programs like internships, training programs, and workshops for students.
NY Structural Biology Center
The New York Structural Biology Center (NYSBC) provides cutting-edge research services in structural biology, including cryo-electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and other advanced technologies. NYSBC also supports a consortium of research institutions, enabling collaboration and innovation in biomedical research.
Commercial Life Sciences
Volastra Therapeutics
Volastra is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in NYC, focused on discovering and developing oncology therapies that target chromosomal instability (CIN), a critical weakness in cancer cells.
Hemogenyx
Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals (LSE: HEMO) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical group that develops treatments for cancers and viral diseases. Their headquarters are located in London, England, but they have a GMP-compliant facility right in the Mink Building.
Taystee Lab
Taystee delivers on the national and city-wide demand for life science and tech space, while fostering a vibrant business district that honors the neighborhood’s industrial history. It revitalizes the Manhattanville Factory District and bridges the gap between Columbia University and City College.
City Innovations Collaborative (CinC)
The City College of New York's City Innovations Collaborative (CinC) is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by providing students and community members with resources and mentorship to develop technology-driven solutions. Their programs encourage collaboration across disciplines, helping participants turn their ideas into impactful, scalable ventures.
Community Innovators
Hypothekids
HYPOTHEkids is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, Math) education and youth development nonprofit that supports K-12 underrepresented students from low-income communities across New York City. They provide students with engaging hands-on STEAM education and internship experiences to support the next generation of scientists and engineers.
BioBus
BioBus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists through hands-on science education. They provide interactive learning experiences in their mobile and community laboratories, empowering students to explore STEM fields.
Communitas America
Communitas America is a nonprofit organization that empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs by providing them with the resources and support they need to launch and grow social impact ventures. Their programs focus on fostering sustainable, community-driven innovation to tackle social and environmental challenges.
SoHarlem
SoHarlem is a cultural industries incubator whose mission is to create equitable opportunities as a place-based Cultural Industries Incubator. They are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities, addressing racial inequities, and ensuring a vibrant future for both artists and our surrounding community.