Case Studies

Driving Economic Growth Through Global Connection

Global Trade & Investment

Connecting sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, government-backed development finance institutions, and global investors to New York City’s economy, aligning long-term capital with the city’s growth priorities.

Sovereign Wealth Fund Collaboration

Aligning Long-Term Capital with New York City Infrastructure

Partners:
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

NYC Economic Development Corporation
Focus:
Sustainable real estate and logistics
Summary:
Engagement between a global sovereign wealth fund and New York City’s economic development leadership supported investment aligned with the city’s long-term infrastructure and sustainability goals, illustrating how global capital can be mobilized through subnational diplomacy.

Pension Fund Partnership

Mobilizing Institutional Capital for Clean Energy

Partners:
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan · NYC Green Bank

Focus:
Renewable energy and climate finance

Summary:
By aligning public-sector climate objectives with institutional investment mandates, this partnership demonstrated how pension capital can support New York City’s transition to clean energy while delivering stable, long-term returns.

Emerging Market Investment Exchange

Connecting Global Capital to New York’s Innovation Ecosystem

Partners:

Samruk-Kazyna · New York City–based institutions

Focus:
Venture investment and innovation

Summary:
Engagement with an emerging market investment fund facilitated connections to New York City’s innovation ecosystem, supporting venture investment and cross-border collaboration in growth sectors.

Innovation & Economic Development

Leveraging New York’s leadership in applied AI, life sciences, fintech, and urban innovation to drive global collaboration.

Cross-Border Innovation in Practice AI for Cities

Applying Artificial Intelligence to Urban Mobility

Partners:
Cornell Tech · Dubai Digital Authority

Focus:
Artificial intelligence and smart urban mobility

Summary:
This collaboration connected New York City’s applied AI expertise with an international public-sector partner to explore the use of artificial intelligence in urban mobility systems. By linking academic research, city-scale innovation, and public-sector implementation, the exchange demonstrated how New York-based innovation can inform real-world urban challenges across borders.

Why It Matters:
The initiative highlights New York City’s leadership in applied AI and shows how subnational collaboration can accelerate responsible, practical use of emerging technologies in cities.

Life Sciences Collaboration

Advancing Medtech Innovation Through Global Capital

Partners:
New York City–based biotech incubator · Temasek

Focus:
Medtech startups and life sciences commercialization

Summary:
Engagement between a New York City biotech incubator and a global institutional investor supported connections between early-stage medtech companies and international capital. The collaboration strengthened pathways for innovation, commercialization, and cross-border investment within New York’s life sciences ecosystem.

Why It Matters:
This case illustrates how global capital can be aligned with New York City’s innovation infrastructure to accelerate growth in high-impact sectors while reinforcing the city’s role as a life sciences hub.

Sustainability Exchange

Collaborating on Carbon-Neutral Urban Systems

Partners:
Columbia University · European Union institutional partners

Focus:
Carbon-neutral cities and sustainable urban systems

Summary:
A cross-border exchange between New York City’s academic institutions and European partners explored approaches to carbon-neutral urban development. The collaboration enabled shared research, policy dialogue, and institutional learning around sustainable city systems.

Why It Matters:
The exchange demonstrates how New York City’s research institutions serve as trusted platforms for global collaboration on climate and sustainability—supporting innovation that informs both local and international urban policy.

Public–Private Collaboration

Aligning governments, institutions, and private capital around large-scale initiatives: climate finance, infrastructure, AI governance, resilience, and reconstruction.

Ukraine Reconstruction Initiative

Mobilizing Capital for Post-Conflict Recovery

Partners:
New York City–based investors · U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) · European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Focus:
Housing and logistics infrastructure

Summary:
This initiative brought together New York City–based investors and international development finance institutions to support early-stage planning and investment frameworks for housing and logistics in Ukraine. By aligning public-sector mandates with private capital, the collaboration helped establish pathways for reconstruction investment anchored in long-term resilience and accountability.

Why It Matters:
The initiative demonstrates how New York City can serve as a convening platform for complex, high-impact global challenges—using public–private collaboration to mobilize capital responsibly in post-conflict contexts.

UN Climate Finance Partnership

Scaling Climate Investment Through Global Collaboration

Partners:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) · New York City–based banks · ESG-focused investment funds

Focus:
Climate finance and green bond issuance

Summary:
A partnership connecting UN climate leadership with New York City’s financial institutions supported the structuring and deployment of large-scale green bond financing. The collaboration aligned international climate priorities with private capital markets to mobilize approximately $2 billion in climate-related investment.

Why It Matters:
This case highlights New York City’s role as a global financial center capable of translating climate policy into investable instruments—demonstrating how public–private frameworks can unlock capital at scale.

Infrastructure Bond Collaboration

Financing Resilient Energy Systems

Partners:
World Bank · Private equity investors

Focus:
Resilient energy grids and infrastructure finance

Summary:
Engagement between multilateral development institutions and private investors supported the development of infrastructure bond structures focused on resilient energy systems. New York City’s financial ecosystem played a central role in aligning development objectives with private-sector investment strategies.

Why It Matters:
The collaboration illustrates how New York City’s capital markets can support global infrastructure needs, bridging multilateral policy goals and private investment to finance resilient, long-term energy solutions.

Cultural & Institutional Engagement

Using New York’s cultural and academic leadership to build trust and unlock enduring cross-border partnerships.

Together, these verticals form a unified platform for global collaboration, rooted in New York, relevant worldwide.

Connecting Art, Technology, and Global Dialogue

Partners:
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · UAE Ministry of Culture

Focus:
Art, technology, and cross-border cultural exchange

Summary:
This exchange brought together one of New York City’s leading cultural institutions and an international ministry of culture to explore the intersection of art and technology. The collaboration created a platform for dialogue among artists, technologists, policymakers, and cultural leaders, strengthening institutional relationships and opening pathways for longer-term collaboration.

Why It Matters:
Cultural institutions often serve as trusted entry points for international engagement. This exchange demonstrates how New York City’s cultural leadership can anchor broader global partnerships that extend beyond culture into innovation and policy.

Creative Industries Forum

Linking Creative Economies Across Global Cities

Partners:
New York City · Paris

Focus:
Fashion, design, and sustainable creative industries

Summary:
The Creative Industries Forum convened leaders from New York City and Paris to explore collaboration across fashion, design, and sustainability. By connecting public-sector leaders, creative businesses, and cultural institutions, the forum strengthened ties between two global creative capitals while advancing dialogue on sustainable production and innovation.

Why It Matters:
Creative industries are economic drivers as well as cultural assets. This case illustrates how city-to-city engagement can support creative economies, foster innovation, and reinforce New York City’s role as a global hub for culture and design.

Film & Media Summit

Advancing the Global Creative Economy

Partners:
New York City · Seoul · Nairobi

Focus:
Film, media, and cross-border creative collaboration

Summary:
This summit brought together film and media leaders from New York City, Seoul, and Nairobi to explore collaboration across production, distribution, and creative talent development. The engagement supported cross-market dialogue and highlighted opportunities for partnership within the global creative economy.

Why It Matters:
Film and media are powerful vehicles for economic growth and cultural exchange. This summit demonstrates how New York City can convene diverse global partners to strengthen creative industries while building relationships that support long-term collaboration.

Global Network: From New York to the World

Global Partners NYC connects New York-based companies and investors with strategic partners across global markets, from Europe and the Middle East to Asia and Latin America.
Through city-to-city partnerships, trade delegations, and cross-border business initiatives, we build bridges for growth.

Diplomatic & Government Engagement

Convening high-level delegations during UNGA, when heads of state, CEOs, and ministers converge in NYC
Facilitating government-to-government relationships across local, state, and federal levels
Connecting the diplomatic corps to NYC government and business communities
Supporting subnational diplomacy and sister-city programs