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VelocityTX is Building on a Vision Nearly a Decade in the Making

05-14-2026:
Organization is expanding with plans that could bring more investment to the area.
Read more on bizjournals.com

New Innovation Tower Could Draw Further Investment to Port San Antonio Region

05-13-2026:
The Port campus already generates approximately $20 billion in total economic output.
Read more on bizjournals.com

UT San Antonio Team Named Lone U.S. Finalist in Global Engineering Competition

05-13-2026:
Team developed an autonomous robot designed for 3D print farms for automation.
Read more on utsa.edu

UT San Antonio Student Builds Cyber Career Path

05-13-2026:
Among Inor Wang's accomplishment is the development of learning materials for law enforcement conducting digital forensics on Internet of Thigns (IoT) devices.
Read more on utsa.edu

New High-Tech Lab for A&M–San Antonio Engineering Students

05-13-2026:
Toyota Motor North America recently gifted $25,000 to the University for the effort.
Read more on tamusa.edu

Alamo STEM Institute Launches to Inspire the Next Generation

05-13-2026:
Initiative will provide hands-on camps, tutoring, mentorship, and immersive learning experiences for students of all ages.
Read more on freep.com

UT San Antonio Students Compete at Virtual National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

05-12-2026:
Event is the leading college-level event in the United States focused on cyber defense.
Read more on utsa.edu

Two Spacecraft Observed Both Hemispheres of Interstellar Comet Simultaneously

05-12-2026:
SwRI-led UVS instruments aboard the Juice, Europa Clipper missions collaboratively captured unique views of 3I/ATLAS.
Read more on swri.org

MAY 21 - American Marketing Association's Mega Mixer

05-10-2026:
Register to be part of an evening to connect, mingle, and grow your network across San Antonio’s professional community.
Read more on adfedsa.org

MAY 15-17: FORGE Scholastic Esports Championship

05-10-2026:
Presented by the Army National Guard, the event brings together some of the nation's top gamers.
Read more on rallycry.gg

SAMSAT STEM Summer Camps

05-10-2026:
Register your child for this year's STEM Summer Camps, which will focus on esports, music tech, space exploration and robotics, among other areas.
Read more on samsat.org

SAMSAT: The First Ten Years

05-10-2026:
SAMSAT shares some defining moments as it commemorates its first decade.
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Artemis Launches Texas’ Next Science-based Workforce

05-10-2026:
Space exploration inspires the next generation, strengthens our workforce and bring people together.
Read more on expressnews.com

MAY 20: Manufacturing the Future

05-10-2026:
Learn how San Antonio can scale innovation, strengthen its workforce, and compete on a global advanced manufacturing stage.
Read more on simpletix.com

SwRI: Training Courses and FREE Online Webinars

05-09-2026:
Learn from industry R&D experts who are renowned for problem solving and providing premier services to an array of government and industry clients.
Read more on swri.org

New $1.05 Million Grant Advances Chemistry Research at Trinity

05-07-2026:
Three Chemistry faculty members will use new funding to advance their field.

Read more on trinity.edu

The Next "Golden Age of Aviation"

05-06-2026:
More than 300 leaders recently gathered at the Port for the 2026 State of Aviation.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Training the Next Generation of Smart Agriculture Experts

05-06-2026:
New five-year program will train students in cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing modern farming.
Read more on utsa.edu

A Non-toxic Guard against Lyme Disease Could Become a Reality

05-05-2026:
Researchers at UT San Antonio are developing a non-toxic biologic that could soon be available in big-box and home improvement stores.
Read more on utsa.edu

May 13: Workforce Solutions Alamo Impact Awards

05-03-2026:
Celebrate individuals, employers, and organizations who are strengthening our workforce and regional economy.
Read more on workforcesolutionsalamo.org

Families, Experiments Collide at UT San Antonio’s Viva Science SA Event

05-03-2026:
Event helps address the gap in youth engagement with science.

Read more on ksat.com

San Antonio Researchers Working on Flu Shot that Could Last for Years

05-03-2026:
Texas Biomed scientists say future vaccine could reduce how often you need a flu shot.
Read more on ksat.com

UT San Antonio Undergraduate Research Advances Real-world Solutions

04-30-2026:
Research was recently highlighted at the university’s annual Tech Symposium.
Read more on utsa.edu

UT San Antonio to Advance Open-source Innovation

04-30-2026:
School joins UT System launch of Texas-OSPO.
Read more on utsa.edu

Team 210 Robotics Shines in Global Engineering Competition

04-29-2026:
Representing UT San Antonio, the team has advanced as a top-three finalist in the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge.
Read more on utsa.edu

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - April

04-28-2026:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Hallmark University Launches Hybrid AI Degree

04-28-2026:
Hallmark will become the second institution in San Antonio to add an AI degree pathway this fall.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

UT San Antonio Researchers Honored with Inaugural Texas Innovation Awards

04-28-2026:
The new statewide award recognizes leadership in translating academic research into real-world impact.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio Base a Contender for Space Force Cyber Warfare Unit

04-26-2026:
JBSA-Lackland is a potential site for the new unit.
Read more on expressnews.com

MAY 4: Dee Howard International Educational Foundation Lecture Series

04-26-2026:
Dr. Fabrizio Bisetti will discuss machine learning of turbulence closures for the simulation of the dynamics of transitions between metastable states.
Read more on dhedf.org

Leaders in SA's Startup Ecosystem Want to Play to Local Economic Strengths

04-26-2026:
Tech Day, organized by Tech Bloc, featured panels discussing San Antonio’s tech and startup sectors.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

SA-based Biotech Firm Opens New $5M Facility

04-22-2026:
MaverickX develops its proprietary PetroX, a non-toxic enzyme-based solution for advanced oil recovery, including sludge remediation and mineral extraction.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Texas Biomed Establishes New Tuberculosis Innovation and Technology Fund

04-22-2026:
Fund will improve research and treatments for world's deadliest infectious disease.
Read more on prnewswire.com

Air Force Selects Joint Base San Antonio for Nuclear Microreactor Program

04-22-2026:
JBSA will work in collaboration with California-based Antares Nuclear.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

UT San Antonio-led Effort Prepares Classrooms for AI

04-22-2026:
Research team is working to ensure teachers and students know how to use these tools responsibly and effectively.
Read more on utsa.edu

AI is Changing How Texas Universities Teach Computer Science

04-21-2026:
Various individuals, including professor Fred Martin of UT San Antonio, weigh in.
Read more on texastribune.org

FAA Sets Records in Effort to Hire Gamers as Air Traffic Controllers

04-20-2026:
The agency received over 12,000 applications in less than two days.
Read more on govexec.com

Texas Biomed Advancing New Approach Methodologies

04-20-2026:
The goal is to accelerate discoveries and drug development to ensure new medicines are safe for people.
Read more on morningstar.com

Texas Biomed's $210M Expansion Hits Key Milestone

04-16-2026:
A new center will serve as a hub for next generation research on the 200-acre campus.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Potentially Revolutionary Cancer Therapy is Getting SA Clinical Trial

04-16-2026:
STAR0602 is designed to activate and then sustain the immune system's ability to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
Read more on tpr.org

The Port's Billion-dollar SA Campus Expansion Plan 'Far from Dead'

04-15-2026:
Officials believe they now have more power behind their pitch.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Port SA CEO Talks Future of Military Missions and More

04-15-2026:
Jim Perschbach discusses his role as head of the mayor's Economic Security Advisory Group.
Read more on youtube.com

SwRI Harnesses AI to Find Meaningful Matches in Solar Data

04-14-2026:
Novel tool combines generative machine learning model with supervised and self-supervised learning.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio is the Site of the Nation's First 7-pair, Living-donor Liver Exchange

04-13-2026:
Process required matching seven donors with seven patients needing life-saving transplants.
Read more on tpr.org

BioFest Days Event Spotlights Innovation at Center for Brain Health

04-13-2026:
Event invited attendees to explore how research, clinical care and community involvement are all crucial parts of the future of brain health.
Read more on news.uthscsa.edu

Port San Antonio Becomes Region's Key Economic Engine

04-12-2026:
The Port campus is helping position the city for a more high-skilled and innovation-driven future.
Read more on tpr.org

Plus One Robotics Surpasses 2 Billion Picks

04-12-2026:
The milestone coincides with the company's recent 10th anniversary.
Read more on roboticstomorrow.com

The Austin-San Antonio Companies Behind NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission

04-12-2026:
As humans work to get back to the moon — and then on to Mars — area companies are providing technology that's getting them there.
Read more on expressnews.com

APRIL 23: Free Marketing Lunch & Learn

04-10-2026:
Port San Antonio and the American Marketing Association are partnering to provide a free event focused on what actually works in today’s landscape.
Read more on eventbrite.com

APR. 20 & 21: TechBloc Tech Day & Tech Fuel

04-08-2026:
Get ready to see San Antonio’s tech scene like never before.
Read more on sanantoniotechday.com

SwRI Invested $13 Million in 2025 to Pioneer Tomorrow’s Technology

04-07-2026:
SwRI staff initiated 141 new Internal Research & Development (IR&D) projects throughout the year.
Read more on swri.org

UT San Antonio Researcher Looks into AI to Predict Financial Reporting Errors

04-06-2026:
Professor Abigail Zhang Parkers' research aims to help auditors predict when errors are likely to occur.
Read more on utsa.edu

UT San Antonio Opens Tech-focused Hub to Elevate Student Success

04-06-2026:
New facility will serve as the home of UTSA’s College of AI, Cyber and Computing.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio’s Biomedical Growth Brings Much Promise

04-06-2026:
The city is positioning itself as a growing center for biomedical research and innovation.
Read more on tpr.org

Space Force-funded Refueling Satellite Takes Shape in SA

04-05-2026:
Southwest Research Institute has been tasked with building the satellite as part of a $25 million project.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio students build rockets Amid Historic NASA Launch

04-05-2026:
Space and Engineering Technologies Academy opens doors to aerospace careers for San Antonio youth.
Read more on ksat.com

April 11: Boeing Career Fair at Port San Antonio

04-05-2026:
The renowned global aerospace leader is hiring Avionics, Electrical and Structural Aircraft Mechanics at its San Antonio location.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

Local Researchers to Test Potential First Measles Treatment

04-05-2026:
The measles virus is resurging in the U.S. amid declining vaccination rates.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

April 15: NEISD Job Fair

04-05-2026:
Register your business for this event and engage with a diverse pool of young talent eager to enter the workforce.
Read more on neisd.net

May 1: What’s Next for Aviation in Texas

04-05-2026:
Hear from industry leaders on how infrastructure, innovation, and policy are converging—and what it means for business, investment, and regional growth.
Read more on samcoinc.org

Q&A: OLLU Grad, NASA Engineer Talks Flight of Artemis II to Moon

04-01-2026:
Yvonne Villegas-Aguilera consulted on the historic launch.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

SwRI-led Research Indicates a More Complex Sun’s Magnetic Engine

03-31-2026:
Close observation reveals protons and heavy ions defying expectations.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI Supports Novel Industrial Heat Production System

03-30-2026:
Joule Hive™ Thermal Battery system can generate and store heat up to 1,800 degrees Celsius.
Read more on swri.org

CyManII Hosts Town Hall to Help Shape Future of U.S. Manufacturing

03-30-2026:
The event brought together federal leadership, regional partners, and manufacturers.
Read more on cymanii.org

San Antonio Drone Maker Darkhive Gets $50M Deal from Pentagon

03-30-2026:
Veteran-led company has been developing software and small drones for the military.
Read more on expressnews.com

San Antonio is Rethinking How People, Goods and Even Medical Care Move

03-29-2026:
From air taxis to mobile surgical units, Port San Antonio is at the center of it all.
Read more on axios.com

SwRI’s Motion Capture Tech Has Wide Applications

03-29-2026:
The technology, known as ENABLE, has primarily been used in sports and performance settings.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

San Antonio Eyes ‘City of Science’ Future

03-29-2026:
Leaders recently discussed opportunities and challenges of turning the city into a life science research and biotech hub.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Reaching for the Cosmos: Siddhi Raut Helps Chart Humankind’s Future in Space

03-25-2026:
Siddhi is building the knowledge and experience needed to contribute to the future of space exploration.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI Hosts Grand Opening for New 21,000-square-foot Clinical Supply Facility

03-23-2026:
New labs will support pharmaceutical development, bioengineering research.
Read more on swri.org

UT System Ranks No. 3 Nationally, No. 4 Worldwide for U.S. Utility Patents

03-19-2026:
The ranking highlights the vital role that research plays in translating lab discoveries into real-world applications
Read more on utsa.edu

Robotic dirt movers Developed in Texas will Help Build U.S. Moon Base, Nuclear Reactor

03-17-2026:
Port-based Astroport Space Technologies partners with Venturi Astrolab to develop space infrastructure technology.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

San Antonio's Barshop Institute to Test Three Approved Drugs for Slowing Aging

03-17-2026:
The drugs will be examined to evaluate their repurposing for delaying aging.
Read more on tpr.org

SwRI to Characterize New Inspection Methods for Air Force Aircraft

03-16-2026:
Engineers will use novel eddy current nondestructive evaluation techniques for flaw detection.
Read more on swri.org

El Patrimonio Solar Project Set to Take Shape

03-16-2026:
Once complete, El Patrimonio is projected to supply electricity to approximately 37,000 households and reduce carbon emissions by about 170 tons annually.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Open Call for Mentors: New Worlds Await You Program

03-15-2026:
WEX Foundation is seeking STEM professionals to mentor local students as they design their lunar lava tube habitats - click to request a link.
Read more on wexfoundation.org

Texas Biomed and SNPRC Advancing New Approach Methodologies

03-12-2026:
Methodologies would complement required studies to ensure new medicines are safe for people.
Read more on txbiomed.org

AI Tool Helps Local Doctors Detect Dangerous Heart Plaque Sooner

03-11-2026:
Novel technology is now in use across 11 Methodist hospitals and four outpatient clinics.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

MAR. 25: Bioscience & Breakthroughs

03-11-2026:
Join CNTR/CTY and TechBloc as they spotlight local innovators leading research, commercialization, and health technology.
Read more on simpletix.com

Flying Taxis Could Launch in San Antonio and Other Texas Cities

03-11-2026:
Port San Antonio is involved in the federal program that hopes to have flying taxis by the end of the decade.
Read more on ksat.com

Tech Port SA, offered by Port San Antonio, rounds-up the latest stories chronicling the region’s movers and shakers in advanced industries.