San Antonio: Cyber City, U.S.A.
10-25-2021:
Port San Antonio and other city-wide entities are working to drive cyber advancement and mitigate threats to our networks.
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on businessfacilities.com
San Antonio university receives $1 million to foster Latino students in STEM
10-25-2021:
St. Mary’s University is aiming to bridge the digital divide for Latino students with its newest grant from the National Science Foundation.
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on culturemap.com
Geekdom CEO says San Antonio could see more tech startups in next 10 years
10-24-2021:
Geekdom is a coworking space that provides resources to help turn ideas into businesses.
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on ksat.com
SA startup Irys Technologies selected to present at UN Climate Change Conference
10-22-2021:
Company is the only American company chosen for the Tech For Our Planet challenge, hosted by the UK's cabinet office and Netherland-based venture capital firm PUBLIC.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI WINS THREE R&D 100 AWARDS
10-22-2021:
Institute praised for having three of the 100 most significant innovations for 2021.
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on swri.org
TWO GIANT LEAPS FOR HUMANKIND
10-21-2021:
Knight Aerospace and Astroport Space Technologies are poised to deliver game-changing innovations that will make our planet a more resilient and safe place.
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on portsanantonio.us
UTSA signs $18 million federal research contract with Air Force Research Laboratory
10-21-2021:
Contract will accelerate research and development in strategic areas beneficial to both organizations.
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on utsa.edu
Mind Science Awards $30,000 to BrainStorm Pitch Winner from Stanford Univ.
10-21-2021:
Annual BrainStorm pitch competition fulfills three crucial objectives: funding research to bolster understanding of the brain; investing in the careers of early-stage neuroscientists; and promoting effective science communication.
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on startupssanantonio.com
SwRI-LED TEAM PRODUCES A NEW EARTH BOMBARDMENT MODEL
10-21-2021:
These models have been used to understand how impacts may have affected oxygen levels in the Earth’s atmosphere in the Archean eon, 2.5 to 4 billion years ago.
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on swri.org
Local biotech startup MicroLev wins Trinity’s annual Stumberg Venture Competition
10-21-2021:
MicroLev is working on patent-pending optical research instruments and equipment that focus on aerosols and the aerosol industry and how they affect climate change.
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on bizjournals.com
FDA green lights Methodist Healthcare for use of new heart transplant technology
10-20-2021:
Federal regulatory approval could position the Alamo City as a larger player in transplant surgery.
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on bizjournals.com
Hypersonics research at UTSA ushers in student growth and innovation
10-19-2021:
University's investment in a million-dollar hypersonic wind tunnel is paying dividends with another innovative research opportunity in the works.
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on utsa.edu
Fortune 500 company buys San Antonio IT firm Sirius Computer Solutions for $2.5B
10-19-2021:
Sirius provides information technology support, consultation, and management for approximately 3,900 large and mid-sized customers across the country.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Health-focused startup Betty's Co. wins grand prize at local pitch event
10-15-2021:
Betty’s Co. is an online women-focused health company that offers health and wellness counseling, resources and products, most geared to younger women.
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on bizjournals.com
UT Health San Antonio spinoff company advancing brain injury drug
10-14-2021:
The novel therapy could help a wide variety of patients including those wounded in sports or at war.
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on bizjournals.com
Cybersecurity company Research Innovations opens first office in SA
10-13-2021:
Location becomes third US site for Virginia-based firm.
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on bizjournals.com
Plus One Robotics and Locus Robotics Team Up to Deliver Collaborative, Flexible Robot System
10-13-2021:
The innovative, cross-platform robotic system is designed to boost productivity in e-commerce fulfilment centers.
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on apnews.com
Texas Biomed scientists use ‘reporter gene’ to track how coronavirus moves through the body
10-13-2021:
The gene causes the virus to glow brightly under a fluorescence microscope, allowing scientists to see how the virus moves through its host in real time.
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on sanantonioreport.org
SwRI EXPANDS VALVE TESTING CAPABILITIES TO AID CARBON CAPTURE, STORAGE
10-13-2021:
Breakthroughs make it possible to test subsurface safety valves’ ability to withstand associated gas flow rates at high pressures to prevent injury, loss of life and environmental effects.
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on swri.org
SwRI AWARDED UP TO $78.8 MILLION TO HELP PROTECT MILITARY AIRCRAFT, CREWS
10-12-2021:
Much of the work SwRI will perform will be related to jammer systems, which use electronic signals to block an enemy’s radar and prevent them from using vital tools such as satellite positioning and communication systems.
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on swri.org
Rackspace Co-Founder Launches Jobward App For Job Seekers
10-12-2021:
Jobward’s web-based Resume Generator helps job seekers create customized resumes to apply for a specific job.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Alamo Colleges nabs $19M in federal grants
10-11-2021:
Funding will go toward increasing the number of students who pursue degrees in STEM fields.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Local nonprofit formed to shrink SA's digital divide
10-11-2021:
SA Digital Connects aims to improve access to digital tools and high-speed internet service.
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on bizjournals.com
San Antonio startup Modern Managed IT buys local competitor Vertical Technologies LLC
10-11-2021:
Modern Managed IT has grown to have more than 1,000 customers around the world, which in part was boosted by $1 million in venture funding the company received last December.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI-UTSA study demonstrates lunar composition mapping capabilities
10-08-2021:
New technology is the first to measure the composition of the lunar surface using surface-reflected light in wavelengths.
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on utsa.edu
Knight Aerospace CEO Named New Chair of the Dee Howard Foundation
10-08-2021:
Full slate of new officers includes leaders from the local aerospace landscape.
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688TH CYBERSPACE WING, SAMSAT PARTNER FOR CYBERSECURITY RESILIENCE TRAINING
10-04-2021:
Throughout September, enlisted and reserve airmen participated in a series of hands-on simulations and other state-of-the-art training exercises at the Port.
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on portsanantonio.us
Presidents in precision therapeutics partnership discuss San Antonio’s growing biomed industry
10-01-2021:
Innovative efforts of the San Antonio Partnership for Precision Therapeutics are focusing on creating breakthrough treatments tailored to specific patient populations.
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on utsa.edu
The Texas Research & Technology Foundation Awards Grant
09-30-2021:
TRTF, subsidiary VelocityTX was Awarded a $715K Federal Grant to Fuel Innovation and Job Creation.
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on eda.gov
LEADING TEXAS VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM EXPANDING TO PORT SAN ANTONIO
09-29-2021:
Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas.
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on portsanantonio.us
Students “learn by doing’ as they prepare for career success
09-29-2021:
The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is a network of tuition-free high schools that offers students internships, job shadowing and mentorship.
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on portsanantonio.us
On the frontlines of San Antonio's tech evolution
09-28-2021:
Jungle Disk CEO Bret Piatt has seen the city blossom into a tech hub over the past two decades.
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on bizjournals.com
UTSA Brain Health Consortium awarded $12.5M to research genetic brain disorders
09-28-2021:
The results of their study could have a significant impact toward one day treating or eliminating neurological diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease and more.
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on utsa.edu
Plus One Robotics: Elevating Humans and Automation
09-28-2021:
The firm is transforming global commerce through visual sensors and artificial intelligence capabilities with industrial robots.
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on portsanantonio.us
The San Antonio Tech Ecosystem at a Glance
09-28-2021:
Check out the city's most notable tech-related companies.
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on bizjournals.com
StandardAero: Ensuring the Resilience of Global Aviation Fleets
09-27-2021:
StandardAero is one of the world's largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers for the aerospace industry.
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on portsanantonio.us
STARTUP WEEK PREVIEW: PANEL OF EXPERTS
09-27-2021:
Panelists included members of San Antonio’s business, tech communities
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on ksat.com
SA Startup Week aims to attract more entrepreneurs, companies to tech community
09-26-2021:
SA Startup Week is set for Oct. 11-22
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on ksat.com
You Think That Fresh Water Is Valuable On The Moon? Try The Earth!
09-23-2021:
Genesis Systems aims to change the world with its new technology, which can extract thousands of gallons of water per day from the atmosphere.
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on forbes.com
San Antonio’s Newest Business Incubator Emerge and Rise Teaches Small Businesses How to Succeed
09-22-2021:
Incubator offers training in business skills, marketing, legal issues and accounting.
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on startupssanantonio.com
SwRI SCIENTISTS AWARDED GRANT TO IMPROVE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN WEST TEXAS
09-22-2021:
Hydrologists will apply scientific tools that will aid water resource management for semiarid regions where vital water systems are at potential risk.
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on swri.org
World’s Biggest Robot Transforming Aerospace Industry
09-20-2021:
Along with San Antonio-based Southwest Research Institute, XYREC is pioneering new methods for industrial paint removal essential to the ongoing maintenance of the world’s aircraft, ships and other heavy vessels.
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on portsanantonio.us
Machine that promises to turn air into drinking water coming to Port S.A.
09-20-2021:
Campus will serve as a proving ground for the atmospheric water generation project developed by Genesis Systems.
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on expressnews.com
SA biotech Bluegrass Vascular Technologies expanding its market potential and revenue opportunities
09-20-2021:
Company's Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System is the first FDA-cleared medical device to facilitate upper body central venous access in patients with conditions that preclude access by conventional methods.
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on bizjournals.com
San Antonio-based New Apprenticeship closes on $2.5 million seed round
09-16-2021:
The digital apprenticeship program focuses on tech skills.
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on bizjournals.com
Spotlight: CNF Technologies' Jonathan Garcia
09-16-2021:
Garcia, who serves as CNF Technologies' CFO, is helping to lead the firm's growth at Port San Antonio.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI RESEARCHER TO RECEIVE HIGH HONOR
09-15-2021:
Dr. James L. Burch to be recognized for his pioneering achievements and contributions to pushing forward the frontiers of Earth and space science.
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on swri.org
Cybint partners with CyberOps Training Academy to foster Texan cybersecurity talent
09-14-2021:
Academy will promote Cybint's award-winning bootcamp within the Texan business community, expanding its curriculum with more coding classes.
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on prnewswire.com
Startup Making Water From Air, Says Tech Can Go Mainstream
09-13-2021:
Port San Antonio will install the company’s first machine.
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on bloomberg.com
Aerospace Leader Hiring for Multiple Roles in San Antonio
09-09-2021:
StandardAero seeks to add dedicated professionals with varying degrees of experience to be part of one of the world’s most exciting industries.
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on standardaero.com
bioAffinity Technologies Announces Validation of Novel Non-Invasive Early Lung Cancer Test
09-09-2021:
CyPath® Lung, an innovative lung cancer diagnostic, is fully validated as a laboratory-developed test.
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on bioaffinitytech.com
Indo-MIM: Global leader in metal injection molding (MIM) technology
09-09-2021:
The India-based firm, whose U.S. operations are located at the Port, creates metal injection molded applications for various global industries.
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on portsanantonio.us
UT Health San Antonio selected as Texas’ first Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
09-09-2021:
In partnership with The University of Texas- Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio’s Biggs Institute becomes Texas’ first federally designated Alzheimer’s disease research center.
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on sanantonioreport.org
UTSA professor helps make breakthrough achievement in quantum computing
09-08-2021:
R. Tyler Sutherland is part of a collaboration that has set a world record for innovation in quantum computing.
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on utsa.edu
St. Philip's College: Immersive Training for Tomorrow's Health Care Experts
09-08-2021:
The renowned campus is utilizing state-of-the-art technology to prepare the next generation of health care experts.
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on portsanantonio.us
San Antonio’s space architect wants to make the city a space construction hub
09-03-2021:
Sam Ximenes received a NASA grant to evaluate lunar landing pad construction using technology to melt moon soil.
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on expressnews.com
KNIGHT AEROSPACE DEVELOPING LIFE-SAVING TECHNOLOGY
09-01-2021:
The company's Aeromedical Bio-Containment Module (ABCM) is changing the world amid a global pandemic.
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on portsanantonio.us
Port San Antonio innovation center moves closer to completion
09-01-2021:
Profits from the innovation center will support technology-focused professional development programs at all levels.
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on bizjournals.com
Local entrepreneur drives rapid growth at San Antonio solar energy company
08-31-2021:
Texas Solar President and CEO Mike Sardo has stewarded significant growth for the firm since 2019.
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on bizjournals.com
New company at Port San Antonio explores technology to create water out of thin air
08-31-2021:
Genesis Systems brings tech designed to help solve global water scarcity
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on ksat.com
Local tech company Pathwire adds a 'top 100 hacker' as executive
08-30-2021:
Jesse Kinser was invited by the Marines in 2018 to a "bug bounty" event, during which hackers were rewarded every time they exposed a security gap in the Marines' public websites.
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on bizjournals.com
Robot Hardware is a Bottleneck for Warehouse Automation
08-30-2021:
Plus One Robotics presents a new solutions for the robot hardware bottleneck issue.
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on plusonerobotics.com
Open configuration options ROBOTS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR STEM CAREERS
08-30-2021:
Area high school students participate in statewide robotics competitions as they immerse themselves in fun and challenging STEM-based tasks — preparing to become tomorrow's tech innovators in the process.
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on portsanantonio.us
NSA grant supports UTSA’s mission to make communities more cyber secure
08-27-2021:
UTSA is the only Hispanic Serving Institution to hold three National Center of Excellence designations from the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security.
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on utsa.edu
SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO COLLABORATE WITH VIRGIN ORBIT
08-27-2021:
Partnership would leverage space data to inform critical decisions around weather and for environmental monitoring purposes.
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on swri.org
SwRI TESTS LIQUID ACQUISITION DEVICE ABOARD BLUE ORIGIN’S NEW SHEPARD ROCKET
08-26-2021:
Technology was first developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of a collaboration between SwRI and NASA to develop cryogenic fluid management capabilities during long spaceflights.
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on swri.org
WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD
08-26-2021:
New transformative technology from Genesis Systems produces clean water to scale by harnessing moisture in the atmosphere—even in harsh climates.
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on portsanantonio.us
Port-based Plus One Robotics Partners with MCRI to Bring Robotic Automation to E-Commerce Warehouse Operations
08-26-2021:
Partnership enables businesses to quickly install robust, scalable robot associates to handle items in the warehouse
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on roboticstomorrow.com
TechFuel $100,000 Startup Competition - Deadline: September 3, 2021
08-26-2021:
TechFuel is a startup pitch competition powered by Bexar County and Tech Bloc for early stage tech ventures in San Antonio and across Texas.
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on satechbloc.com
Bianca Rhodes: 2021 Woman of the Year
08-26-2021:
Rhodes is the owner and CEO of San Antonio-based innovator Knight Aerospace
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on bizjournals.com
LOVE.MARKETING: POWERFUL MESSAGING THROUGH ADVANCED AR/VR TECHNOLOGY
08-25-2021:
Marketing startup utilizes 3D modeling and augmented/virtual reality to share the stories of its clientele, especially those engaged in advance technologies.
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on portsanantonio.us
New cybersecurity school opens in San Antonio
08-25-2021:
Institute of CyberSecurity and Innovation will partner with local cybersecurity experts who can provide students with mentorships and learning opportunities.
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on neisd.net
CYBER TEXAS FOUNDATION SEEKS SKILLED MENTORS FOR ANNUAL COMPETITION
08-24-2021:
The National CyberPatriot program inspires students toward careers in cybersecurity or STEM disciplines.
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on sachamber.org
SAISD launches new app allowing parents to track their child's journey to school
08-24-2021:
The Stopfinder app allows parents to monitor their child's bus even before it arrives.
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on kens5.com
South San High School Esports: Preparing Students for Tomorrow's High-tech Careers
08-23-2021:
The school's esports program encourages students to maximize their passion for gaming as they develop and hone their tech talents, which can ultimately be applied to real-world scenarios such as network security maintenance.
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on portsanantonio.us
Two A&M-San Antonio faculty members receive National Science Foundation grant
08-20-2021:
Award will be used to engage more undergraduate students in biology research activities occurring in socially meaningful, applied community contexts.
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on tamusa.edu
Spirit & Opportunity: New Frontiers in Space Exploration
08-20-2021:
WEX Foundation and XArc Executive Director Sam Ximenes discusses the work he and his team are pioneering in the field of space architecture.
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on facebook.com
Alt-Bionics: Affordable Prosthesis Solutions with High-tech Capabilities
08-18-2021:
Biotech startup Alt-Bionics utilizes AI-infused technology that allows individuals with traumatic limb injuries or amputations to regain significant motor control.
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on portsanantonio.us
UTSA providing students with in-demand skillsets
08-17-2021:
The university offers a slate of graduate certificates that align with the city’s workforce demand, from community nutrition and health to cloud computing.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Robotic Prosthetics Startup Alt-Bionics Raises $283K Seed Funding
08-16-2021:
The investment will get Alt-Bionics closer to its goal of helping those seeking an affordable robotic hand.
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on startupssanantonio.com
