About
BATWorks will anchor a growing innovation ecosystem along the New York Harbor for new climate technologists, entrepreneurs, and talent working to develop, pilot, and deploy new solutions to combat the effects of climate change.
Programs
BATWorks will enable emerging market innovators, small- and medium-sized companies, and growth-stage and commercialization-stage companies to build and rapidly prototype products, provide business support , and carry out product research and development using fit-for-purpose spaces such as specialized labs, coworking and events spaces. The hub will offer workforce training and additional benefits to Sunset Park and surrounding communities.
Events
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
BATWorks Open House
Join us to celebrate the opening of BATWorks’ temporary space and come together to shape what’s ahead as we build toward our full hub opening in 2028. Get a preview of the programs taking shape at BATWorks—like LACI’s City Climate Innovation Challenge focused on greening NYC logistics—and share ideas for how the hub can support local businesses, residents, and green workforce pathways. Meet NYCEDC, LACI, CIC, NYU, and CUNY—the partners and people building BATWorks.
