Organizer Information
The opportunity is hosted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), a mission-driven nonprofit organization responsible for advancing economic growth across New York City. NYCEDC works across infrastructure development, innovation ecosystems, and industrial revitalization projects to strengthen the city’s global competitiveness while supporting equitable economic access.
One of its flagship redevelopment initiatives is MADE Bush Terminal, a 20-acre waterfront campus located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The site has been transformed into a hybrid industrial and cultural ecosystem designed to support manufacturers, designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs. Historically a key industrial zone, Bush Terminal has been reimagined as a forward-looking creative manufacturing district combining production spaces, design studios, and public programming areas.
The campus reflects NYCEDC’s broader strategy of revitalizing New York’s industrial waterfronts by embedding creative industries within sustainable, collaborative, and infrastructure-rich environments.
Title & Description
MADE Bush Terminal – Design & Manufacturing Expansion Opportunity (2025–2026 Leasing Program)
MADE Bush Terminal is a newly developed industrial and creative campus designed to support the next generation of design-led manufacturing, sustainable production, and interdisciplinary fabrication practices.
The program is not a traditional grant or residency, but rather a strategic leasing and incubation environment for companies and studios operating at the intersection of design, production, and innovation.
Recent tenants include PELLE (design studio specializing in sculptural lighting and furniture), Aripack (custom packaging solutions company), and MushLume (biodesign lighting studio working with mycelium-based materials). These organizations represent the core vision of MADE: integrating craftsmanship, sustainability, and advanced fabrication within a shared industrial ecosystem.
Selected tenants gain access to expanded studio and manufacturing spaces, enabling them to scale operations, consolidate workflows, and engage in collaborative production. The environment encourages cross-disciplinary exchange between designers, engineers, material innovators, and manufacturers.
The campus is structured to support both creative development and commercial production, offering tenants the infrastructure needed to grow within New York City’s evolving industrial economy.
Categories
- Industrial Design
- Product Design
- Sustainable Design / Biodesign
- Architecture & Spatial Design
- Fabrication & Manufacturing
- Furniture Design
- Lighting Design
- Material Innovation
- Packaging Design
- Interdisciplinary Design Practices
- Creative Entrepreneurship
Eligibility
- Open to design studios, manufacturing companies, and creative production businesses
- Suitable for small to mid-sized enterprises in design-led industries
- International applicants may be considered if legally operating or establishing in NYC
- Strong preference for companies engaged in innovation, sustainability, or advanced fabrication
- Applicants must demonstrate operational capacity and a scalable business or production model
- Both established and growing enterprises are eligible
- Priority given to organizations contributing to NYC’s industrial and creative ecosystem
Program Benefits & Awards
- Large-scale industrial and studio workspaces (multi-year lease agreements)
- Access to a 20-acre waterfront creative manufacturing campus
- State-of-the-art production and fabrication infrastructure
- Dedicated design, production, and exhibition-capable spaces
- Opportunities for cross-industry collaboration with other tenants
- Integration into NYCEDC’s broader innovation and manufacturing ecosystem
- Access to modern amenities, shared gathering spaces, and public programming infrastructure
- Increased visibility within NYC’s industrial and creative sectors
- Long-term operational stability in a high-demand urban manufacturing zone
This opportunity functions as both real estate access and ecosystem incubation, enabling long-term business growth.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Company or studio profile
- Portfolio of work or production examples
- Business plan or operational overview
- Technical production needs (space, equipment, infrastructure)
- Sustainability or innovation statement (if applicable)
- Team structure and key personnel information
- Financial viability documentation (for leasing eligibility)
- Projected space usage requirements
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
- Availability for Exhibition: from June 1 - August 31st.
Location
Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Additional Details
- The site includes 140,000 sq ft of industrial workspace and 30,000 sq ft of cultural/public programming space
- Five acres of newly developed public waterfront parkland are integrated into the campus
- The project emphasizes a hybrid model combining manufacturing, design innovation, and community engagement
- Tenants benefit from proximity to other leading design and fabrication companies
- The initiative is part of NYC’s broader effort to re-activate industrial waterfronts as innovation corridors
- Strong focus on sustainability, material innovation, and collaborative production ecosystems
- This is not a residency or grant program but a long-term industrial creative leasing platform