New Jersey Health + Life Science Exchange (HELIX NJ) by DEVCO | New Brunswick Development Corporation

In October 2021, ground was broken on the HELIX NJ, the most far-reaching and impactful      investment in innovation, translational research and medical education in New Jersey history.  Phase 1 of the project—known as H-1—involves the construction and development of a 12-story, 574,000 square foot building consisting of three major components: 

NEW JERSEY INNOVATION HUB – The HUB will be a dynamic environment, focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The HUB will nurture the growth of startup companies and new technologies. Everything at The HUB will be designed to support the rapid translation and real-world application of innovation so the new ventures sprouted at The HUB will grow and thrive in New Jersey.

RUTGERS TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is making the largest investment in life science research in Rutgers and New Jersey history. The facility will be home to 80 new Principal Investigators and their teams - utilizing wet and dry laboratories, collaborative spaces, and other core facilities.

RUTGERS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – The new Rutgers School of Medicine will provide for the enhancement of the University’s allopathic education program.  The new school will also result in streamlined delivery of M1 through M4 education in one location, providing for a continuum of medical education learning for students. The new RWJMS will include clinical skills and simulation labs, deans’ offices, student amenity space, anatomy labs, and other academic spaces.