Local startup develops app that helps companies retain employees
06-09-2022:
A new app called "WeGood?" is aimed at helping managers offer weekly feedback to employees in order to increase retention rates and reduce absenteeism.
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on bizjournals.com
June 14th Event: Tech Port Vision 2022
06-09-2022:
Hear the vision for the next phase in the Port's growth, and how learn local businesses and entrepreneurs can participate.
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on sahcc.org
Local executive helps power the energy sector
06-09-2022:
Kimberly Britton oversees EPIcenter, which aims to build capacity for entrepreneurship, innovation and market expansion in the energy sector via a think tank, incubator and accelerator.
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on bizjournals.com
How Port San Antonio brought Capital Factory to its campus and what it seeks to accomplish there
06-09-2022:
Capital Factory plans to bring its Center for Defense Innovation program to San Antonio to build partnerships between the private sector and the Defense Department.
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on expressnews.com
Port San Antonio CEO eyes more corporate HQ wins as campus evolves
06-08-2022:
What was a mostly abandoned Air Force base is becoming an attractive home for more companies.
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on bizjournals.com
UTSA awards $4 million to Oskar Fischer Prize recipients for innovative explanations of Alzheimer’s disease
06-08-2022:
The Oskar Fischer Prize engages the world’s brightest researchers to develop proposals to change how society looks at Alzheimer’s disease.
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on utsa.edu
SwRI develops new robotics image processing tools to automate aircraft surface preparation
06-06-2022:
The technology can be applied to grinding, painting, polishing, cleaning, welding, sealing and other industrial processes.
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on swri.org
Esports, tech take center stage at FORCECON2022
06-04-2022:
Event culminated with the nation's first esports competition between members of all armed service branches.
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on portsanantonio.us
FORCECON brings military, tech companies, academia together to speed innovation
06-03-2022:
At the Tech Port Center + Arena, the Defense Department was aggressively courting private tech firms recently in the hope that they can help the military solve a problem.
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on expressnews.com
Global auto brands are fueling a new San Antonio ascent
06-02-2022:
Industry leaders are planting their flags in San Antonio.
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on bizjournals.com
SUMMER CAMPS: Robots, Video Game Design, Space Exploration
06-01-2022:
June 6 - July 29: The San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology brings back its interactive summer camps that focus on STEM, esports, and entrepreneurship! Scholarships available for qualifying families.
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on samsat.org
Meet the 10 startups chosen for Geekdom's newest incubator
06-01-2022:
The 10-week incubator program is intended to teach first-time founders and budding entrepreneurs how to hone startup ideas, create a working business model and take early steps toward gaining local traction.
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on bizjournals.com
SA-based Skipcart partners with Austin tech platform
05-31-2022:
The company currently boasts more than 150,000 drivers — 4,000 in Bexar County alone — and is offered in over 1,000 cities nationwide.
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on bizjournals.com
Northwest Vista College and Alamo Colleges District unveil new $39M STEM center
05-25-2022:
The new facility will host classes starting in the fall.
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on bizjournals.com
TOP HIGH SCHOOLERS GET CLOSE-UP VIEW OF OPPORTUNITIES IN SA’S RICH TECH ECOSYSTEM
05-25-2022:
A group of bright college-bound students from the IDEA Carver David Robinson Fellowship Program recently engaged with leading innovators in the aerospace, robotics and defense aviation communities on the Port campus.
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on portsanantonio.us
June 14: Learn About Exciting Contracting Opportunities at the Port
05-24-2022:
President and CEO Jim Perschbach, in partnership with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will outline the next phase in our 1,900-acre campus’ growth and what it means for our community.
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on sahcc.org
Austin-based Capital Factory connects San Antonio startups to U.S. military
05-24-2022:
Capital Factory has expanded its Center for Defense Innovation (CDI) with a dedicated space within Port San Antonio’s newly launched Tech Port + Arena.
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on startupssanantonio.com
SA-based CPS Energy announces 300-megawatt solar project as it aims to hit clean energy goals
05-24-2022:
Construction on the project is slated to begin next year.
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on bizjournals.com
Jungle Disk acquires Los Angeles-based cloud data storage company
05-23-2022:
Prior to this latest deal, Jungle Disk acquired three other companies in 2021.
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on bizjournals.com
UT-San Antonio reaches Texas Tier One status
05-21-2022:
The university now qualifies the school for access to $6 million in state funding annually to help attract prominent scholars and improve university research initiatives
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on mysanantonio.com
SwRI-led Lucy Mission Observes a Total Lunar Eclipse
05-20-2022:
NASA spacecraft approaching Earth for a gravity-assist to accelerate its trajectory to the Trojan asteroids.
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on swri.org
Summer Job In Minnesota Starts Texas Robotics Revolution
05-19-2022:
Hear from Erik Nieves, founder and CEO of SA-based Plus One Robotics - a startup venture dedicated to robotics for automated warehouses and logistics.
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on klrn.org
Geekdom seeking mentors and investors for new cybersecurity accelerator
05-19-2022:
Wisconsin-based startup accelerator gener8tor in partnership with San Antonio coworking space Geekdom is seeking applicants for its competitive all-new cybersecurity accelerator.
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on sanantonioreport.org
UTSA professor awarded $150K from Air Force for semiconductor research
05-18-2022:
Funds will be used to develop a new class of semiconducting materials for high temperature applications.
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on utsa.edu
Lone Star Cyber Podcast: Will Garrett
05-18-2022:
Port San Antonio's VP of Talent and Technology Development and Integration talks about the cyber and STEM education, innovation and collaboration taking place at the tech innovation campus.
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on buzzsprout.com
SUMMER CAMPS: Robots, Video Game Design, Space Exploration
05-17-2022:
June 6 - July 29: The San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology brings back its interactive summer camps that focus on STEM, esports, and entrepreneurship! Scholarships available for qualifying families.
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on samsat.org
UTSA professor’s corrosion lab is making industries safer
05-16-2022:
Team led by Rincon Troconis is using lab to integrate experimental approaches with accelerated degradation through harsh environments—including salts, temperature and humidity — to better understand corrosion.
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on utsa.edu
San Antonio: Growing Esports City, USA
05-16-2022:
New Tech Port Center + Arena giving players a comfortable place to try and win millions in prize money.
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on ksat.com
Local students get hands-on experience at Port San Antonio
05-13-2022:
The next generation of science students recently got a first-hand look at some of the cutting edge technology on the vast tech innovation campus.
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on news4sanantonio.com
ForceCon conference at Port San Antonio combines esports fun with serious military networking
05-11-2022:
Event runs May 24 through 29 at Tech Port Center + Arena, and the public can attend the esports competitions for free.
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on www.expressnews.com
LONGTIME COMMUNITY LEADER JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
05-11-2022:
Andy Castillo is an architectural designer and a registered accessibility specialist with experience on a wide range of public space, school, residential and commercial development projects.
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on portsanantonio.us
SA sports tech startup teaming with New York firm to build business
05-10-2022:
New alliance could boost commercial adoption of Alamo City company's Live QR technology.
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on bizjournals.com
New venue in San Antonio wants to be the spot for both work and play
05-06-2022:
The range of events is growing at the newly opened Tech Port Center + Arena.
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on tpr.org
Tech Port Center + Arena hosts first big esports competition ‘Battle for Texas’
05-06-2022:
Thousands attended the event on the vast Port San Antonio tech innovation campus.
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on ksat.com
FREE EVENT: FORCECON 2022 - MAY 28 & 29
05-05-2022:
Get free tickets to see esports teams from all U.S. military branches in person as they compete in their first ever head-to-head matchup. Gamers can also register to be part of a Halo: Infinite open bracket competition with a $10,000 prize pool.
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on techportcenter.com
LONE STAR CYBER PODCAST
05-04-2022:
Port President and CEO Jim Perschbach speaks about the vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem in the Alamo City and the essential role it plays in supporting mature industries across the planet.
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on lonestarcyber.org
New tool integrates microbiome and host genetic sequencing analysis
05-04-2022:
Researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute have helped developed a new software tool that makes it easier, faster and more cost effective to analyze genetic information about a host and its microbiome at the same time.
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on txbiomed.org
SwRI TECHNOLOGY REDUCES HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL EMISSIONS TO MEET STRINGENT CARB 2027 NOX REQUIREMENTS
05-04-2022:
SwRI’s novel technology decreases NOx and carbon dioxide emissions for diesel engines by significantly reducing undesirable deposit formation in exhaust systems.
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on swri.org
A Smashing Success
05-03-2022:
The new Tech Port Center + Arena teams with rock icons the Smashing Pumpkins for a magical night of music as it presents America’s most state-of-the-art entertainment venue.
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on sacurrent.com
San Antonio entrepreneurs launch mental health app to encourage connection
05-03-2022:
Subscription-based WeTree is a safe space to share your true self and support your inner circle, in less than 60 seconds a day.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Startup Spotlight: Leaptran works to make renewable energy affordable
05-02-2022:
The San Antonio-based company was founded in 2016 with a single goal in mind: create software tools to help reduce costs for renewable energy sources.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI DEVELOPS CYBER SECURITY INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
05-02-2022:
Research addresses emerging cyber threats in the rapidly evolving ecosystem for industrial automation.
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on swri.org
Harnessing data to build better local government
05-01-2022:
Local experts converged at Tech Port Center + Arena for the fourth-annual Texas SmartCities Summit.
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on sanantonioreport.org
MRO AMERICAS SHOWCASES innovations LAUNCHED IN SAN ANTONIO
04-28-2022:
Global aerospace conference showcases robotics, virtual reality and other breakthroughs launched in San Antonio that are transforming aviation worldwide.
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on portsanantonio.us
SATX: 360 NEWSLETTER - APRIL
04-28-2022:
Read the latest news from Greater:SATX!
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on greatersatx.com
FORCECON EVENT TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
04-27-2022:
May 24-29, FORCECON at Tech Port Center + Arena will showcase innovations for the defense community and a two-day matchup among all U.S. armed forces esports teams.
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on portsanantonio.us
UT Health San Antonio awarded more than $2M for periodontal disease clinical trial
04-27-2022:
Periodontal disease affects nearly 40% of the U.S. population.
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on bizjournals.com
Area college students defend against cyberattacks during competition
04-21-2022:
Students from ten colleges competed for the title in 17th Annual National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
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on ksat.com
SA Yes awards $49,000 in grants for STEM programs
04-21-2022:
Students at 10 San Antonio schools will have the chance to boost their education thanks to grant money donated by a local nonprofit organization.
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on ksat.com
SA WORX SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - JUNE 20 TO JULY 29
04-20-2022:
Registration is now open for 2022; click below to see how your organization can take part.
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on greatersatx.com
How a UTSA grad reached the cutting edge of high-tech prosthetics
04-15-2022:
For his senior project, Alt-Bionics founder Ryan Saavedra and three classmates built a robotic prosthetic hand for less than $700.
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on sanantonioreport.org
“SmartSA Sandbox” Coming to Tech Port Center + Arena
04-15-2022:
Smart SA Sandbox will allow the community to engage with STEM activities in a fun and creative way.
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on sanantonio.gov
Local school district plans to redevelop tech magnet programs
04-14-2022:
North East ISD's new Space and Engineering Technologies Academy magnet program could begin classes for sixth through 12th graders in the 2023-24 academic year.
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on communityimpact.com
San Antonio native named managing director of new cybersecurity accelerator
04-14-2022:
Amanda Keammerer has spent 14 years in program management, stakeholder engagement and public policy.
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on bizjournals.com
San Antonio’s Southwest Research Institute wants to make big name in small-satellite market
04-14-2022:
The finished satellites will use 3D imaging to track the winds.
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on expressnews.com
Job Fair: April 15-16 at Tech Port Center + Arena
04-14-2022:
ASM Global is hosting an in-person job fair for our upcoming Tech Port Center + Arena
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on techportcenter.com
SA in the hunt for national health research HQ
04-13-2022:
San Antonio leaders are proposing multiple sites for the headquarters.
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on bizjournals.com
First look: Inside Tech Port Center + Arena, San Antonio new $70 million, high-tech concert and esports venue
04-12-2022:
The venue’s first public event will be Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s state of the city presentation on April 26.
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on expressnews.com
