Long Island Life Sciences Initiative

The Long Island Life Sciences Initiative (LILSI) is a non-profit trade association and economic development organization dedicated to the growth of the life sciences industry on Long Island, New York. Founded in 2001 by the Center for Biotechnology at Stony Brook University and local industry leaders, LILSI serves as a regional hub for networking, advocacy, and resource sharing among biotech companies, academic institutions, and healthcare providers. The organization focuses on fostering innovation, supporting early-stage startups, and attracting investment to the region's biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors. LILSI is also a key organizer of the annual Life Sciences Summit, which facilitates partnerships between emerging companies and global pharmaceutical executives. Through its collaborations with major research institutions like Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Brookhaven National Laboratory, LILSI works to strengthen the regional ecosystem and promote the commercialization of academic research.