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SA-based Delta Risk Launches Feature on its Cybersecurity Platform

07-02-2019:
Virtual Private Cloud Flow Log Visualization will extend communication on Amazon Virtual Private Cloud applications.
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Tech Learning Environment Continues to Flourish at Port San Antonio

06-26-2019:
WEX Foundation’s new site at SAMSAT supports growth of STEM education based on space exploration.
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UTSA a top global institution for U.S. patents granted

06-26-2019:
So far in 2019, UTSA has received seven patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Read more on utsa.edu

SAEDF Eco Devo 360 eNewsletter – June

06-26-2019:
Check out this month's EcoDevo 360 eNewsletter from the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation!
Read more on sanantonioedf.com

NIH Funds Creation of New Lab Model for TB/HIV Research

06-26-2019:
Part of a two-year study, the lab model will mimic the early stages of the co-infection of these two diseases.
Read more on txbiomed.org

Cyber Talk Radio: Booz Allen Hamilton's Expanding Cyber Presence in San Antonio

06-25-2019:
Booz Allen Hamilton VP Bob Miller discusses the company’s expanding local cyber presence and how it is hiring and training local cyber talent.
Read more on cybertalkradio.com

SwRI scientist develops novel algorithm to aid search for exoplanets

06-25-2019:
Algorithm is based on the composition of stars known to have planets.
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SwRI, NASA To Study Solar Wind With Specialized Satellites

06-21-2019:
Satellites built in San Antonio will revolutionize our understanding of solar wind and space weather.
Read more on tpr.org

Exclusive Interview with Amanda Keammerer, New Cybersecurity VP at SA Chamber of Commerce

06-20-2019:
Keammerer possesses a strong background in federal cybersecurity and information technology policy.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

Texas BioMed Researchers Find New Mutation in the Leptin Gene

06-19-2019:
Mutation could help researchers understand why people develop excess of body fat.
Read more on txbiomed.org

HIGH SCHOOLERS HELP SHAPE SA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE

06-19-2019:
Our first class of talented interns has joined our team and helping build a place where advanced industries, technological innovations and learning are thriving.
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UTSA Catalyst Lab Connects 'Hire-Ready' Graduate Students to Startups

06-19-2019:
Internship program selects graduate students who are ready for the workforce.
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Innovative San Antonio company is turning history into virtual reality

06-18-2019:
QuantumERA helps turns history into (virtual) reality.
Read more on culturemap.com

Cyber Talk Radio: Our Lady of the Lake University’s cybersecurity Degrees

06-18-2019:
Dr. Vanessa Clark, OLLU Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Security, discusses the university’s cybersecurity-focused degree programs.
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NEW GRANT FUNDS ANTI-AGING STUDY FOR TEXAS BIOMED RESEARCHER

06-13-2019:
Marcel Daadi, Ph.D., has been awarded over $100,000 to test a promising FDA-approved drug for reversing age-related cognitive decline.
Read more on txbiomed.org

UTSA DEVELOPS SYSTEMS TO CONSTRUCT POWER ISLANDS AND LIVE OFF THE GRID

06-13-2019:
Researchers have proposed islanded structures or homes that operate independently on solar microgrids without tapping into the central power grid.
Read more on utsa.edu

SA cyber insurance startup launches online risk assessment tool

06-11-2019:
CyberFortress Insurance Services US, LLC helping e-commerce companies protect themselves from cyberthreats.
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CYBER TALK RADIO: CONSUMER DATA BREACHES, ELECTION SECURITY AND MORE

06-11-2019:
Guest James Woodard discusses medical record and consumer data breaches and election security, among other topics.
Read more on cybertalkradio.com

Cybersecurity: Catching Up With The Bad Guys

06-10-2019:
San Antonio’s cybersecurity industry—which includes tech hub Port San Antonio—is mature and growing stronger.
Read more on businessfacilities.com

UTSA develops first known cyber agility framework to measure network protection over time

06-10-2019:
Project was funded by the Army Research Office.
Read more on natureworldnews.com

San Antonio’s parking app might end frantic meter dash

06-07-2019:
The SAPark app can be used at more than 2,500 parking spaces controlled by city-owned payment kiosks.
Read more on mysanantonio.com

Local Startup Secures $25K from Funding Group Alamo Angels

06-05-2019:
FloatMe is an app that gives employees access to their earned wages sooner, allowing them to withdraw a portion before payday.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

San Antonio Builds Pipeline for Tech Jobs

06-04-2019:
For every five IT job postings in San Antonio, only one is filled.
Read more on therivardreport.com

SwRI's ActiveVision enables transportation agencies to automate traffic monitoring

06-04-2019:
Machine vision tool helps autonomously detect and report traffic condition changes.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio research facility gets $2 million grant to test Zika vaccine

06-04-2019:
Texas Biomedical Research Institute pushing for a vaccine.
Read more on expressnews.com

Port San Antonio to Add Another Tech Building

06-04-2019:
Facility will be the largest office space built at the Port in years and will attract companies that support industries at the campus.
Read more on expressnews.com

Catching Up with RealCo Accelerator Managing Director Cole Wollak

06-04-2019:
Each year, RealCo selects five to 10 startups for its accelerator program.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

Cyber Talk Radio: Regional Jobs Report with San Antonio Economic Development Foundation

06-04-2019:
Sean Attwood, SAEDF Senior Director of Workforce Management Sean Attwood discusses the highlights from SAEDF's Q2 2019 jobs report.
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San Antonio ISD Implements New Tech Allowing Parents to Track Their Students on Buses

05-31-2019:
The ZPass software is being implemented on 200 schoolbuses following recent success of a pilot program.
Read more on kens5.com

Entrepreneur Who Built Early Medical Records Software Company Makes Voice Heard in Education

05-31-2019:
Elaine Mendoza became one of the first female entrepreneurs in San Antonio's tech sector.
Read more on therivardreport.com

Plus One Robotics, Codeup Finalists on Best Companies to Work in San Antonio List

05-31-2019:
The two startups placed in the category for small companies with up to 49 employees.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

UTSA faculty members recognized for improving STEM education in San Antonio

05-30-2019:
Professors Carmen Fies and Chris Packham have created and nurtured STEM-based educational partnerships in the community.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI’s Singer wins Urey Prize for planetary research

05-30-2019:
Scientist’s nomination recognizes her work in impact cratering and in the geology and geophysics of icy worlds.
Read more on swri.org

SA leaders banking on $392M Toyota investment

05-29-2019:
Capital infusion may boost technology and diversify production.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Bandera Electric Cooperative extends its commercial solar business into San Antonio

05-29-2019:
Company supplies power to 30,000 residents across seven counties in the Texas Hill Country.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SAEDF EcoDevo 360 eNewsletter

05-29-2019:
Check out this month''s roundup from the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation.
Read more on sanantonioedf.com

Cyber Talk Radio: Cybersecurity Center at St. Philip''s College

05-28-2019:
Edith Orozco and Caroline Mora discuss the St. Philip’s Cybersecurity Center — a NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in cyber defense.
Read more on cybertalkradio.com

Texas Biomed doubling scientific workforce to tackle infectious diseases

05-24-2019:
Institute aims to become the premier place to analyze the multiplication of maladies.
Read more on expressnews.com

Cyber Startups Among Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in San Antonio

05-22-2019:
The 100 fastest growing companies in San Antonio collectively have 1,317 job openings.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

San Antonio researchers developing new, more promising tuberculosis vaccine

05-21-2019:
Spray version of the TB vaccine proving more successful in early trials.
Read more on ksat.com

Accenture Opens Federal Cyber Center in San Antonio

05-18-2019:
Facility offers cybersecurity capabilities on an as-a-service basis to help government agencies identify and eliminate cyber threats.
Read more on e3zine.com

San Antonio Aerospace Company Takes Flight, Triples Space, Looks To Double Workforce

05-16-2019:
Knight Aerospace’s new site will provide it with the capacity to meet the growing demand for its sophisticated aircraft interior units.
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SwRI to design remotely operated rescue submarines for Royal Australian Navy

04-30-2019:
System will feature vehicles designed to connect with disabled submarines to allow for the rescue of people trapped on board.
Read more on swri.org

Cybersecurity: Mature and Growing Stronger

04-30-2019:
San Antonio leaders have staked their claim as Cyber City, USA and continued innovations and partnerships further bolster the city’s credibility.
Read more on sanantonioedf.com

Silotech sees growth with DoD client roots

04-29-2019:
Company builds cybersecurity tools for the 24th Air Force.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Alamo Colleges gets state grant to train Toyota part manufacturers'' workers

04-29-2019:
Grant money will go toward technical training for workers on production floor who maintain robots used to manufacture truck parts.
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Collaboration between Texas Biomed and Mymetics Corporation in Switzerland Receives NIH Funding for HIV Vaccine Study

04-29-2019:
Award totals $8.7 million over 5 years.
Read more on txbiomed.org

Port Showcases Groundbreaking Local Technologies at Global Aerospace Conference

04-28-2019:
Innovations enhance security and operations of passenger, cargo and military aircraft fleets around the world.
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CAST Tech Accepting Applications for Student Enrollment

04-28-2019:
Deadline to apply for Fall 2019 is May 8.
Read more on castschools.com

Robotics and Machine Vision Software Innovator Plus One Robotics Expands at Port San Antonio

04-26-2019:
Company’s intelligent perception technology for industrial robots is revolutionizing global industries.
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Booz Allen Hamilton to Expand in San Antonio

04-25-2019:
Company to add 250 new high-wage, highly technical jobs in the city over the next five years.
Read more on therivardreport.com

SA tech startup inks deal with Google

04-25-2019:
TrueAbility sells performance testing tools that power the Google Android and mobile web specialist certifications, among many other clients.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Cyber Talk Radio: Federal Data Protection and Privacy Law

04-23-2019:
Langley & Banack Shareholder Natalie Wilson discusses how federal data protection and privacy law affects businesses.
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UTSA engineers develop inexpensive, smart stop sign to improve driver safety

03-06-2019:
Next-generation stop sign uses a multi-pixel passive infrared sensor that detects a vehicle as it approaches an intersection.
Read more on utsa.edu

Texas Biomed evaluating new technology in Africa to combat TB

03-05-2019:
Institute will expand its international role in infectious disease research and therapeutic development.
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College students create device to teach people to play piano without instructor

03-05-2019:
Inventors are engineering students enrolled at SA-based St. Mary’s University.
Read more on ksat.com

UTSA to help produce accident-tolerant nuclear fuel

03-05-2019:
Westinghouse Electric Corp. awarded the university $450,000 to work with the Southwest Research Institute.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Mission SA: Creating the next generation of cybersecurity experts

03-04-2019:
San Antonio’s best cybersecurity talent is volunteering their time to help the next generation.
Read more on kens5.com

Lockheed Martin Launches New Cyber Facility at Port San Antonio

03-04-2019:
The largest U.S. defense contractor has established operations across the street from the 24th Air Force’s Cyber Command.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

College Students Invent Pill Bottle That May Make Drug Trials Easier For Patients

02-28-2019:
Trinity University undergrads may help improve how new medications are tested all over the world.
Read more on tpr.org

PORT MOVES TO ADD INNOVATION CENTER, MORE CYBER FACILITIES

02-28-2019:
Strategic plan supports regional job growth and strengthens connections between technology employers, the community and global opportunities.
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Former Spurs player joins SA tech startup building sports hardware

02-27-2019:
Brent Barry is a co-founder of Innoflate LLC, which plans to sell devices that control the inflation of sports balls.
Read more on bizjournals.com

San Antonio Plans to Open Cybersecurity Center

02-25-2019:
New center would be home to several municipal agencies and would provide 24/7 monitoring capabilities.
Read more on statetechmagazine.com

San Antonio biotech to anchor new VelocityTX campus

02-20-2019:
GenCure will span about 21,000 SF and bring the regenerative medicine company closer to San Antonio’s military medical activity.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Cyber Talk Radio: Building Hardware and Software Systems for Robots

02-19-2019:
Plus One Robotics founder Erik Nieves discusses creating software and hardware systems for robots and how they might affect future workforces.
Read more on cybertalkradio.com

GenCure Plans Adult Stem Cell Lab at San Antonio "Innovation Center"

02-19-2019:
GenCure accepts and stores bone marrow and umbilical cord blood, which it uses to produced adult stem cells for research.
Read more on xconomy.com

Rackspace’s tech academy to accept GI Bill benefits

02-14-2019:
Academy serves to bolster the entry-level pipeline of talent, particularly computer system administrators versed in Linux.
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VelocityTX Innovation Hub Receives City of San Antonio Incentives for Development

02-14-2019:
VelocityTX will receive an economic development grant valued at up to $750,000 over five years.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

City of SA mulls converting its vehicle fleet to electric

02-14-2019:
The city’s goal is to increase its total fleet of hybrid electric and alternative fuel vehicles to 85 percent of city-owned sedans by 2020.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SA tech startup aims to streamline property assessment appeals

02-13-2019:
Voce Ventures Inc. develops software that tracks and organizes commercial property appraisal protests and plans to add personal property appraisals.
Read more on bizjournals.com

San Antonio Tech and Startup Trends

02-12-2019:
Cybertalk Radio visits with Iris Gonzalez, Startups San Antonio Founder, to discuss tech trends and Startups San Antonio’s new book on local innovative companies.
Read more on cybertalkradio.com

SA to DC leaders goals in cybersecurity, aerospace, military

02-08-2019:
More than 180 local executives and civic leaders visited Washington D.C. to lobby for increased investment in San Antonio.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Growth for SA-based Inflow Driven by Innovative Cybersecurity Services for National Security

02-06-2019:
Local startup performs top secret classified work.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SwRI supports joint industry program to verify drilling sensors and systems

02-04-2019:
Institute part of joint industry program to verify and validate oil and gas drilling sensor systems.
Read more on swri.org

EXPANSION PLANS UNDERWAY AT SAN ANTONIO TECHNOLOGY CENTER

01-25-2019:
Facility features an on-site data center and a broadband internet hub that helps foster local startups.
Read more on bizjournals.com

VIA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT INVITES CONTESTANTS TO ENTER VIA GOCODESA CODEATHON

01-25-2019:
The event brings together the area’s best coders, designers, and tech experts and challenges them to develop innovative transit solutions.
Read more on viainfo.net

SA REAL ESTATE TECH STARTUP LOOKS TO SCALE NATIONWIDE

01-24-2019:
Brokerage Engine, Inc. sells software to brokerages for back-end accounting and for front-end real estate listing.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SA BIOTECH COMPANY GAITIQ SPOTS EARLY SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S IN YOUR WALK

01-23-2019:
Technology leverages machine vision, AI and big data analytics to evaluate subtle changes in a person’s gait that have been linked to dementia.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

WASHINGTON, D.C.-AREA COMPANY LEANS TOWARD CYBERSECURITY HUB IN SA

01-23-2019:
LGS Innovations develops communications products and does research and development for government agencies.
Read more on sanantonioedf.com

SA HEALTH CARE STARTUP BACKED BY DOCTORS SEES TECH FUTURE

01-22-2019:
Wellvana San Antonio LLC is a network of about 350 local doctors who have connected their electronic medical records.
Read more on bizjournals.com

GEEKDOM CO-WORKING SPACE OPENS SIX-WEEK ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHOOL

01-22-2019:
Curriculum will focus on understanding business models and customer validation.
Read more on xconomy.com

CYBER TALK RADIO: STUDENTS + STARTUPS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM EXPANSION

01-22-2019:
Dr. Luis Martinez of Trinity University and Alexandra Frey of the 80/20 Foundation discuss the recent expansion of the Students + Startups internship program.
Read more on cybertalkradio.com

LOCAL TECH COMPANY BUYS STAKE IN LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS FOR EXPANSION

01-22-2019:
Digerati Technologies Inc. positions itself to become a leading provider with cross-border solutions.
Read more on bizjournals.com

LEADING CYBERSECURITY EXECUTIVE JOINS PORT TEAM

01-22-2019:
Will Garrett draws from wide-ranging industry experience to support top cyber operations and their growth at the Port and in the region.
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DEARDUCK MAKES IT EASIER TO BUY FOR OTHERS

01-22-2019:
Company uses a software as a service (SaaS) recommendation platform to help customers make informed purchases.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SWRI ENGINEERS CREATE DECISION-MAKING TOOL FOR OIL SPILL CLEAN-UP

01-21-2019:
A team at Southwest Research Institute has created an interactive decision tree aimed at finding the best solution for specific oil spill scenarios.
Read more on swri.org

SAN ANTONIO RESEARCHER MAKES DISCOVERY THAT COULD LEAD TO EBOLA TREATMENT

01-19-2019:
Research results considered a "turning point" for understanding how replication of Ebola is modulated.
Read more on tpr.org

NEW SAN ANTONIO MANUFACTURER WINS $8.5M DEFENSE PACT

01-17-2019:
Alamo Strategic Manufacturing awarded contract to produce protective gear for the military.
Read more on bizjournals.com

David Monroe - the San Antonian Who Invented the Cellphone Camera

01-17-2019:
Monroe is the founder of the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT), located at Port San Antonio.
Read more on therivardreport.com

SA-based Firm Grows As Companies Need More Flexible Billing

01-16-2019:
Chargify offers recurring billing and subscription management for B2B SaaS clients.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

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