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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.
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
Read more on greatersatx.com

“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.
Read more on sanantonio.gov

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.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

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.
Read more on communityimpact.com

DELOREAN ON TRACK TO GROW HEADQUARTERS AT PORT

04-14-2022:
Economic package unanimously approved by City Council as company prepares to add 450 new high-wage jobs.
Read more on news4sanantonio.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.
Read more on expressnews.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.
Read more on bizjournals.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
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
Read more on expressnews.com

Port SA’s esports investment sparks future tech growth

04-12-2022:
Take an inside look at the Port's new upcoming gaming facility.
Read more on ksat.com

Women Supporting Women STEM Scholarship

04-07-2022:
IntelliGenesis' scholarship promotes STEM fields by awarding 11 scholars from Maryland, Georgia, and Texas $1,500.
Read more on ntelligenesisllc.com

Tech Port Center + Arena to revolutionize entertainment

04-06-2022:
State-of-the-art venue will be a place to celebrate all things tech.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

Astroport Space Technologies tapped to join European pre-incubator program

04-05-2022:
Astroport recently opened a research lab facility at Port San Antonio.
Read more on bizjournals.com

DeLorean releases sneak peek photo of electric vehicle

04-05-2022:
The company will be headquartered at Port San Antonio.
Read more on kens5.com

SwRI SCIENTISTS CONNECT THE DOTS BETWEEN GALILEAN MOON, AURORAL EMISSIONS ON JUPITER

04-05-2022:
Team is studying the particle population traveling along the magnetic field line connecting Jupiter to its moon Ganymede.
Read more on swri.org

Hypersonics lab at UTSA preparing students for in-demand jobs in aerospace industry

04-04-2022:
The students conduct a variety of tests under Mach 7 conditions—equivalent to traveling over 5,000 miles per hour at sea level.
Read more on utsa.edu

UTSA sharpens research focus on space exploration, seeks out SpaceX

04-04-2022:
Since 2015, the university has won 10 research grants worth a total of $3.89 million to help advance NASA programs.
Read more on expressnews.com

San Antonio visual tech company NewTek sees soaring growth during the pandemic

04-04-2022:
NewTek boosted its global business by 39% last year.

Read more on bizjournals.com

Fiesta de los Niños returned with a tech theme this year

04-02-2022:
Event brought together thousands of San Antonians for tech/gaming demonstrations and other family-oriented activities.
Read more on kens5.com

Port-based Plus One Robotics partners with Tompkins on autonomous picking robot

03-31-2022:
The robot will eventually be deployed in e-commerce fulfillment and distribution centers.
Read more on therobotreport.com

SATX: 360 newsletter - March

03-31-2022:
Read the latest news from Greater:SATX!
Read more on www.greatersatx.com

San Antonio nonprofit launches second annual BioFest Invest event

03-31-2022:
BioMedSA will help provide investment opportunities for emerging companies.
Read more on bizjournals.com

BUILDING FUTURES, HONORING OUR HERITAGE

03-30-2022:
HISTORIC BUILDINGS ARE A LEARNING LAB CONNECTING SAN ANTONIANS WITH IN-DEMAND CAREERS IN AN ARRAY OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Geekdom alums pay it forward at women-only Techstars Startup Weekend

03-30-2022:
Five teams competed, each with a different tech startup pitch.
Read more on bizjournals.com

San Antonio startup wins first BioFest Invest pitch competition

03-30-2022:
NovoThelium develops artificial nipple regeneration for women after a mastectomy.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

SA-based EnergyFunders offers direct investing in oil wells, Bitcoin mines

03-29-2022:
The company offers accredited investors a high-return, low-risk way to invest via direct fractional ownership in oil wells and Bitcoin mines.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SwRI-LED STUDY POINTS TO MULTIPLE ERUPTIONS FORMING PLUTO’S GIANT ICE VOLCANOS

03-29-2022:
Research team determined that multiple episodes of cryovolcanism may have created surface structures on Pluto, the likes of which are not seen anywhere else in the solar system.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI SPONSORS ITS WORLD CONGRESS STUDENT ESSAY, VIDEO COMPETITION WITH CASH PRIZE

03-29-2022:
Institute invites college students to share visions for the transformation of transportation.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI’S JAMES BURCH RECEIVES NASA’S HIGHEST HONOR

03-28-2022:
Burch is recognized for his visionary science mission leadership in investigating the interaction of the solar wind with the magnetospheres of Earth and Saturn, as well as the environments of comets.
Read more on swri.org

Coming to Tech Port Center: BOYZ II MEN!

03-28-2022:
On August 12, Boyz II Men come to Tech Port Center + Arena!
Read more on techportcenter.com

TECH PORT CENTER + ARENA WILL HOST ITS FIRST EVENT APRIL 26

03-25-2022:
Mayor’s United State of the City will convene hundreds of San Antonians.
Read more on sachamber.org

Cyber leader Technica Corporation hiring in San Antonio

03-24-2022:
Some of the available jobs are for highly skilled individuals and will require top-secret security clearances.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Rossell Techsys and Knight Aerospace team up to deliver new solutions

03-24-2022:
Rossell Techsys, is the Aerospace & Defense Division of Rossell India Limited.
Read more on theprint.in

Trinity University names finalists in Spring 2022 Stumberg Venture Competition

03-24-2022:
Student entrepreneur teams pitched business for a chance to win mentorship and funding for their startup.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

Astroport Space Technologies among startups selected by ERSIC as part of the “Start-up Support Programme”

03-24-2022:
The selection committee made a selection from 33 applications received from 17 countries around the world and covering the entire value chain of space resources.
Read more on esric.lu

Texas Biomed to house national training center for tuberculosis research

03-23-2022:
Tuberculosis is one of the leading killers worldwide.
Read more on bizjournals.com

On the home stretch: America's latest state-of-the art destination for innovation, esports and live entertainment nearing completion

03-23-2022:
Tech Port Center + Arena will make its debut in early May.
Read more on sacurrent.com

DeLorean could bring more than HQ jobs to San Antonio

03-21-2022:
The company is expected to open an office at Port San Antonio in April.

Read more on bizjournals.com

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE REVITALIZING HYDROGEN ENGINE CONCEPTS

03-21-2022:
The hope is that automakers can use the improved hydrogen-fueled engines to transition from current CO2-emitting engines to the zero-emission future.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio’s Future as a Tourist City

03-18-2022:
Upcoming Tech Port Center + Arena will appeal to a new kind of tourist.
Read more on texasarchitects.org

Startup Spotlight: Jobward strives to create an equitable relationship between employers and job seekers

03-16-2022:
About 1,000 people have used Jobward's application since its launch last October.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Spurs' Poeltl gets behind the controller for some 'Call of Duty' at Port San Antonio

03-16-2022:
Poeltl helped test drive new equipment that will be hosted at Port San Antonio's upcoming Tech Port Center + Arena.
Read more on kens5.com

SwRI, UT AUSTIN CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATIVE ENERGY RESEARCH

03-15-2022:
The Energize Program is a new opportunity to enhance greater scientific collaboration between the two institutions.
Read more on swri.org

UT Health doctor lands business grants to develop new cancer-fighting drugs

03-14-2022:
Dr. Daruka Mahadevan will be part of a team working on new inhibitor drugs that can target multiple cancer proteins at once.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Here’s who’s pitching March 30 at the BioMedSA BioFest

03-11-2022:
The day-long event includes experienced experts speaking on topics relevant to bioscience companies.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

Knight Aerospace CEO Bianca Rhodes charts her own pioneering path

03-10-2022:
Firm built and sold its first medical module to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 2021.
Read more on bizjournals.com

San Antonio more than doubled its tech industry growth rate during pandemic

03-09-2022:
A new report by the Brookings Institution notes that San Antonio saw an influx of tech workers.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SwRI SELECTED TO CREATE MORE EFFECTIVE BURNER TO REDUCE METHANE EMISSIONS

03-07-2022:
Institute will collaborate with the University of Michigan to eliminate 99.5% of the methane encountered during oil production.
Read more on swri.org

Coming to Tech Port Center: NOTHING MORE!

03-07-2022:
On June 18, Nothing More with Asking Alexandria come to Tech Port Center + Arena! With Supporting acts Atreyu and Eva Under Fire.
Read more on techportcenter.com

DeLorean looks to an electric future in San Antonio

03-06-2022:
Texas Public Radio recently spoke with Joost de Vries, CEO of DeLorean Motor Company, about his company's forthcoming operations at Port San Antonio.
Read more on tpr.org

San Antonio couple's app helps curate memories and connect communities

03-04-2022:
In the Curate app, users create "pods" of family or friends.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Coming to Tech Port Center: RISE AGAINST!

03-03-2022:
Don't miss Rise Against with The Used at Tech Port Center + Arena! With Supporting act Senses Fail.
Read more on techportcenter.com

UTSA researchers develop new treatment to combat obesity and heart disease

03-03-2022:
Anti-obesity drug blocks the effects of cytochrome P450 8B1, the enzyme linked to cholesterol absorption and obesity.
Read more on utsa.edu

Bluegrass Vascular One Step Closer to Commercial Expansion for Innovation

03-03-2022:
Startup's Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System is the first FDA-cleared medical device that facilitates access to obstructed central veins in a patient’s upper body.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

Eight steps to prepare your startup for acquisition

03-02-2022:
This simplified checklist can guide you on what it takes to be acquisition-ready.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

Searchspring launches new accelerator for early-stage, underserved business owners

03-02-2022:
San Antonio-based company helps clients improve their online stores.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Local leaders tout R&D League as key to expanding San Antonio's talent pool

02-28-2022:
Since its founding, the league has received three grants totaling about $4 million.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SATX: 360 newsletter - February

02-28-2022:
Check out the latest newsletter from Greater: SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com/

New venue to put Port San Antonio on global concert stage

02-25-2022:
In addition to concerts, Tech Port Center + Arena is also equipped to host Esports competitions and other events.
Read more on bizjournals.com

UTSA-led team uses AI to track efficacy of radiation treatment for cancer

02-24-2022:
First-of-its kind study will explore how artificial intelligence can be used to track cancer tumor shrinkage in patients who receive radiotherapy.
Read more on utsa.edu

Geekdom aims to launch 500 new startups in San Antonio

02-23-2022:
The co-working community was the first in San Antonio focused on helping aspiring entrepreneurs refine their ideas into thriving businesses.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

Geekdom CEO talks success, future of tech industry in San Antonio

02-22-2022:
Thousands of jobs created, hundreds of millions of dollars raised, along with incredible diversity.
Read more on ksat.com

Tech Port Center + Arena launches concerts: Smashing Pumpkins

02-22-2022:
Papa Roach, Kevin Gates, Carla Morrison to tour San Antonio in May.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

San Antonio scientist leads study in fight against the coronavirus

02-21-2022:
Dr. Ricardo Carrion and his team work to further vaccine and therapy development tied to distinct viruses, many without a cure and no available vaccines.
Read more on expressnews.com

Female founders: Apply for $100K pitch competition by March 8

02-21-2022:
HearstLab is holding its first-ever pitch competition to fund women-led startups in the Southern U.S.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

San Antonio doctors perform 1st surgery to treat Alzheimer's

02-18-2022:
The Deep Brain Stimulation surgery involves implanting electrodes in the part of the brain that forms new memories.
Read more on tpr.org

UT Health San Antonio lands nearly $11M in cancer research funding

02-17-2022:
The local grant is part of about $113 million the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas is allocating statewide.
Read more on bizjournals.com

San Antonio medical equipment startup Turn Medical LLC closes $3.8M funding round

02-16-2022:
Company's Pronova-O2 Automated Prone Therapy System, an adjustable wheeled hospital bed that can accommodate up to 400 pounds, was launched last year.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

New COVID-19 testing tracker launched by San Antonio nonprofit

02-15-2022:
Technology from Community Labs — which provides COVID-19 tests at hundreds of locations — allows customers to follow the status of their sample.
Read more on bizjournals.com

DeLorean establishing global headquarters at Port San Antonio

02-14-2022:
The iconic automotive branch is launching a new EV enterprise—creating 450 great jobs in the Alamo City.
Read more on greatersatx.com

San Antonio Startups to Watch in 2022

02-14-2022:
The local startup ecosystem reflects innovation across many different fields.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

San Antonio magnet school students to compete in global business summit

02-11-2022:
Students in the Virtual Enterprises program at Northside School of Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship will participate in business competitions, a showcase and leadership activities.
Read more on bizjournals.com

MedCognition positions for explosive growth in AR medical training

02-10-2022:
SA-based startup has developed a portable system that provides highly-realistic, clinically intuitive medical simulation training.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SwRI SCIENTISTS HELP DETERMINE COMET DELIVERY TO MOON

02-09-2022:
The findings suggest that volatiles present in a crater near the Moon’s south pole were likely delivered by a comet.
Read more on swri.org

STUDENTS HELP PLAN FOR SAN ANTONIO'S WATER FUTURE

02-09-2022:
SAMSAT and partners guide young people from across the community in this year's Smart City Challenge.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Dr. Jay Johannigman Recognized as a Lifetime Achiever

02-08-2022:
Dr. Johannigman serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Port San Antonio-based Knight Aerospace, a global leader for custom quick-change medical modules for air transport.
Read more on yahoo.com

Middle School Students Are Invited to Participate in a Science Contest Out of this World

02-08-2022:
The competition, which involves the creation of a modal lunar habitat, is led by the WEX Foundation and sponsored by NASA.
Read more on wexfoundation.org

A Lunar Habitat Design Contest that is Out of this World

02-08-2022:
The effort is led by San Antonio-based WEX Foundation—an internationally-renowned educational nonprofit that delivers an array of groundbreaking project-based STEM/STEAM enrichment activities focused on space science.
Read more on wexfoundation.org

UTSA receives $6.8M in NIH funding to establish research center targeting valley fever

02-08-2022:
Coccidioidomycosis, also known as valley fever, is a respiratory fungal infection found in the Southwestern United States.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio startup helps developers reduce infrastructure project backlog

02-07-2022:
Transect streamlines the environmental due diligence process for developers working in the energy, infrastructure and real estate industries.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

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