About Us
The Bio Foundry integrates the NJII’s signature three-way partnership model where promising early-stage ventures are matched with the customized resources including capital, vetted talent, scale-up assets and mentoring.
As the ventures mature, we facilitate growth resources and curated corporate partnerships that lead to successful exits.
CONNECTING THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM

Technology Scouting & Incubation
Dedicated access to platform business support services including,
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Mentoring
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Team building talent scouting
Fostering Partnerships
Access to the vast networks in the entrepreneurship ecosystem established
by NJII and partners such as the Innovation Accelerator Foundation


Facilities
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Cell and Gene Therapy Development cGMP Facility: from prototyping to clinical production
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Access to NJIT’s Material Characterization Laboratory
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Access to VentureLink co-working and lab bench space
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Technical assistance in process development, scale-up and troubleshooting
Corporate Engagement
An avenue to pitch technologies to investors,
big pharama & potential partners

Meet the Team
For more information and to get involved contact:
Chathuranga De Silva, Ph.D.
Director, Innovation Ecosystems
New Jersey Innovation Institute
desilva@njit.edu
Judith Sheft, MBA
Associate Vice President
Strategic Relationships & External Affairs
New Jersey Innovation Institute
sheft@njit.edu