# Columbia University Irving Medical Center: $500,000 grant (NYS Life Science Initiative Fund), New York County, NY

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Columbia University Irving Medical Center |
| Project | Columbia University Dr. Lipkin Biodefense Round Three Working Capital |
| Program | NYS Life Science Initiative Fund, ESD |
| Assistance | Grant: $500,000 |
| Total project investment | $500,000 |
| Industry | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Location | New York County, 10032, New York City |
| Start date | 2026-05-21 |
| Jobs to create / retain (FTE) | 0 / 0 |

## Why this score
- Capital project: construction and equipment spend ahead.
- Private recipient: buys directly.

Source: New York State Database of Economic Incentives (Empire State Development and other state agencies, data.ny.gov) (https://data.ny.gov/d/26ei-n4eb). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:50:44.948Z.
From the New York State Database of Economic Incentives, which state agencies update quarterly; the start date is the award or contract start reported by the agency. Award amounts are commitments and may be disbursed over years or reduced. Recipients named like individuals are excluded; contact names and street addresses are not shown.