Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, "New York State is home to many leading research institutions and life-science clusters. Governor Cuomo’s newest initiative will spur an unprecedented investment in the life science sector, which is one of the world’s fastest growing innovation industries."

SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said, "SUNY colleges and universities provide students with engaging instruction, advanced research opportunities, and hands-on work experience in a wide array of fields, with interest in the life sciences is growing every day. We look forward to working with our agency and business partners throughout New York State not only to provide state-of-the-art facilities lab spaces, facilities, and equipment for this exciting new initiative, but also to broaden the access our students have to applied learning opportunities in the life sciences."


CUNY Chancellor James B. Milliken said, "CUNY’s new strategic planning is centered on key collaborations with partners in the public and private sectors, and today’s announcement by Governor Cuomo of an exciting life sciences initiative offers much opportunity to partner with leading businesses and provide CUNY students valuable experiences that will help launch successful careers. We are grateful to the Governor for this investment that will do much to connect CUNY students and faculty with the growing life sciences sector."

Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Laura L. Anglin said, "Today Governor Cuomo is again boldly leveraging the expertise of New York's colleges and universities to advance economic development in the state. Private, not-for-profit campuses in every corner of the state will be partnering with life science companies to spur critical developments and to provide key learning opportunities for students."

The Business Council of New York State President and CEO Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., said, "The life and bio science sector is a key contributor to our state’s economy, and we should be doing more to encourage additional investment and improve the talent pool for this vital industry. According to our research, the life science sector accounts for a quarter of a million jobs and billions in wages in New York State, and generates significant federal funds. We applaud the Governor for announcing this initiative and ensuring New York keeps pace with, and surpasses, the bio science investment of our fellow states."

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