Strengthening Upstate NY’s Medical Device Industry Starts with Strategic Collaboration

Albany Medical College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have announced a major new partnership—granting each institution reciprocal access to their research core facilities. This opens the door to unprecedented innovation across biomedical engineering, biotechnology, and clinical research.
At EDC Warren County, we view this collaboration as a critical opportunity to accelerate the growth of the regional medical device cluster—a pillar of the Glens Falls-area economy.
Did you know?
The Glens Falls MSA ranks among the top 10 U.S. metros for medical device manufacturing concentration, with a location quotient (LQ) of 7.0+—meaning employment in this sector is 7 times more concentrated than the national average.
This agreement can:
Strengthen industry-academic R&D pipelines
Enable local manufacturers to connect with top-tier biomedical researchers
Attract new medtech startups seeking a launchpad close to research assets and supply chain infrastructure
Promote field testing, workforce training, and product development tied to real-world clinical needs
With a long medical device legacy and strong existing employers like AngioDynamics, BD, Medline/NAMIC & others—plus the natural quality-of-life advantage of the Lake George–Adirondack region—Warren County is ready to lead in translating science into scalable medical solutions.
We’re proud to support efforts that combine research excellence with regional economic development.
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