The Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST)

Sterile High Precision Manufacturing Laboratory where Scientists in Protective Coveralls Turn on Machninery, Use Computers and Microscopes, doing Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology and Semiconductor
Apr 9, 2026

NJ life sciences demand steady as vacancy rises: Colliers

A new life sciences market report from Colliers places New Jersey in the top 10 markets nationwide, citing strong workforce, leasing activity and long-term growth outlook.

A rendering for lobby upgrades underway at 15 NEST at the Northeast Science and Technology Center in Kenilworth. - PROVIDED BY NEST
Nov 20, 2025

NEST campus in Kenilworth begins multimillion-dollar renovation (photos)

Ownership will add 75,000 square feet of modernized amenity space at the sprawling life sciences and technology campus that previously served as Merck's headquarters.

CoreWeave purchased a data center site at NEST in Kenilworth.
Aug 1, 2025

CoreWeave acquires NEST data center from Onyx JV for $322M (updated)

The cloud provider specializing in AI infrastructure previously leased the building at the sprawling, 2 million-square-foot mixed-use life sciences campus.

The Northeast Science and Technology Center campus boasts nearly 2 million square feet. - PROVIDED BY ONYX EQUITIES
Dec 13, 2024

NEST campus in Kenilworth adds NJIT as first academic partner

The high-profile tenant is the latest to sign on at the former Merck campus, following Revlon's decision to move its R&D operations from Edison as well as CoreWeave's commitment to invest $1.2 billion at the campus.

Onyx Equities LLC and Machine Investment Group’s acquisition of the 1.7 million-square-foot former Merck headquarters last year is one of the largest New Jersey office and life sciences transactions in state history.
Nov 20, 2024

Revlon R&D relocating to NEST Center with new lease

The new addition at the Northeast Science and Technology Center comes on the heels of CoreWeave's announcement it will also take up space at the former Merck base in Kenilworth.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation into law July 25 establishing the Next New Jersey Program, which aims to attract new investment into the state’s AI industry, providing up to $500 million in tax credits for AI businesses. The signing took place at CoreWeave in Roseland.
Oct 24, 2024

CoreWeave clinches long-term lease, invests $1.2B at Kenilworth campus

“CoreWeave’s commitment to invest over a billion dollars at the NEST campus demonstrates New Jersey’s leading role in artificial intelligence – and our innovation strategies are working,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a press release.

The NEST Center in Kenilworth. - PROVIDED BY OUTSHINE PROPERTIES
Feb 16, 2024

At former Merck site, Onyx, Outshine Properties ready to ‘NEST’

With the former occupier moved out, the Northeast Science and Technology Center is ready to get to work – starting with renovations for a 280,000-square-foot research and development facility.

The Merck site in Kenilworth clocks in at 108 acres with nearly 2 million square feet.
May 25, 2023

Onyx announces NEST life sciences hub at former Merck site

"The biotechnology industry has a high demand for both turnkey and customizable solutions," said co-founder and managing partner John Saraceno. "NEST allows those on the cutting edge of medicine to focus on finding cures — rather than an office location."