Incubator & Coworking
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30,000 SF of premier, state-of-the-art incubator & co-working space at the heart of THE HELIX. Portal brings its proven national model - having already supported over 90 startups - to the Northeast STEM corridor. By integrating capital, labs, space, and a curated network, Portal Innovations transforms THE HELIX incubator into a launchpad where next-gen life‑science breakthroughs become realities.
Fully Equipped Labs & Workspaces
Our space offers:
▸ Flexible work zones - from private offices to open coworking, benches, conference rooms, and collaboration zones
▸ Wet and dry labs, including BSL‑2, chemical fume hoods, and tissue culture hoods
▸ State-of-the-art shared equipment with over $2 million in lab assets
Crafted Capital: Funding + Connections
Portal's signature "Crafted Capital" combines:
▸ Seed funding and strategic investment to accelerate early-stage growth.
▸ Hands-on support: equipment access, lab operations, and management.
▸ A powerful ecosystem: programs, workshops, and events connecting startups to a global network of investors and pharma partners.
Academic & Industry Synergy
Situated in New Brunswick, the incubator brings together top-tier academic powerhouses - such as Rutgers, Princeton, and NJIT - with industry giants. 8 of the top 10 US pharma firms are in NJ and 14 of the global top 20. Portal creates a seamless bridge between research innovation and commercialization.
Engine of Economic & Scientific Growth
With backing from the Governor’s office, NJEDA, and DEVCO, this new facility enables:
▸ Launch and scaling of breakthrough biotech, med‑tech, and diagnostic ventures.
▸ Job creation and long-term economic vitality in the Garden State.
▸ A thriving, collaborative innovation district, rooted in NJ’s legacy of Menlo Park & Bell Labs, yet built for generative AI and drug discovery alike.
If your startup is ready to scale - with world-class lab space, funding, and industry visibility - then Portal Innovations at THE HELIX is your ecosystem. Join a community engineered for scientific success in New Jersey’s premier innovation district.