Advance Realty Investors launches Continuum, 60-acre innovation campus in Bridgewater, NJ

Up to 1.1 million s/f designed to unify R&D, production, and logistics into a single ecosystem

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Advance Realty Investors announced the launch of Continuum, a purpose-built life science and advanced manufacturing campus, planned for up to 1.1 million s/f of new construction, set across 60+ acres along U.S. Rte. 202/206 in Bridgewater, Somerset County. Conceived as a next-generation innovation campus, Continuum integrates research and development, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and shared amenity spaces into a cohesive, end-to-end ecosystem.

JLL has been exclusively engaged to lead leasing for the campus, which offers build-to-suit opportunities tailored to a range of users across the life sciences and advanced manufacturing spectrum.

With an approved site plan and Phase I construction underway, Continuum is shovel-ready and advancing toward delivery. The project is supported by a long-term PILOT agreement with the Township of Bridgewater, providing tenants with operational certainty and a clear path to occupancy.

“Continuum reflects a fundamental shift in how research & development environments are conceived and delivered,” said Peter Cocoziello, president and CEO of Advance Realty Investors. “Rather than isolated facilities, today’s users require connected ecosystems that support the full lifecycle of innovation, from discovery through production and distribution. Continuum is designed to meet that need, bringing together R&D, advanced manufacturing, and logistics within a single, newly constructed campus environment that enhances efficiency, accelerates timelines, and supports collaboration at scale.”

Located within the heart of the New Jersey–New York biopharmaceutical corridor, Continuum offers direct access to one of the nation’s most concentrated hubs of scientific talent, capital, and research institutions. According to Choose New Jersey, New Jersey is home to 7 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies and 8 of the world’s top 10 R&D companies. The state also ranks #1 in the nation for concentration of scientists and engineers and #2 nationally for the share of residents with a college degree. With over 15,000 people employed in life sciences, Somerset County features the highest cluster of degree specialization in biopharma and medical devices in New Jersey (https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/residents/economic-development/life-sciences-2024).

This deep and highly skilled talent base continues to serve as a primary driver of tenant demand and long-term industry growth and is continually replenished via specialized programs offered at nearby Princeton University, Rutgers University, Lehigh University and Raritan Valley Community College. With new supply moderating across several major life science markets, New Jersey is positioned to sustain continued tenant demand in the near term.

Upon completion, Continuum will comprise up to 830,000 s/f of purpose-built life science facilities, 250,000 s/f dedicated to logistics and advanced manufacturing, and more than 20,000 s/f of retail and amenity space, including a centrally located pavilion designed to foster interaction and community across the campus. Planned onsite amenities will include dining options, fast-casual eateries, shared workspaces, and conference and event space supporting collaboration and day-to-day tenant operations.

“Continuum represents one of the most compelling build-to-suit life sciences and advanced manufacturing opportunities in the Northeast,” said Dan Loughlin, Vice Chairman at JLL and leader of the firm’s Life Sciences Practice Group. “The campus offers occupiers the rare ability to design and deliver a state-of-the-art headquarters or manufacturing facility within a fully integrated environment that supports R&D, production, and logistics on a single site. Combined with its strategic location in Northern New Jersey, exceptional regional connectivity, and access to one of the most educated and highly trained life sciences workforces in the country, Continuum is uniquely positioned to meet the long-term needs of sophisticated users seeking scale, efficiency, and speed to market with full site approval in place.”

Advance Realty’s Cocoziello added: “Continuum is not just a name; it reflects how the campus is designed to function. By bringing together research, production, and logistics within a single ecosystem, we are redefining what a modern innovation campus can be and strengthening Bridgewater’s position as a key node within the region’s life sciences corridor.”