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Tech Port Center + Arena is hiring as it prepares to open next month

02-05-2022:
Venue operator ASM Global is seeking qualified individuals for a variety of career opportunities at the upcoming state-of-the-art arena.
Read more on sacurrent.com

San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame - March 2

02-03-2022:
Find out details on this year's event from the Dee Howard Foundation, including opportunities for sponsorships that help inspire and prepare our region’s next generation of aerospace innovators.
Read more on deehoward.org

NASA taps Scobee Education Center as resource to study STEM

02-03-2022:
Center is a 22,000-square-foot facility at San Antonio College.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Dee Howard Foundation aims to preserve history of aviation in San Antonio

02-03-2022:
Nonprofit increases access to STEM programming.
Read more on ksat.com

UTSA engineering students building flying simulator for museum exhibit

02-02-2022:
The project, using a helicopter chassis, will enable children to fly virtually to the location of their choice.

Read more on bizjournals.com

SwRI ADDS CAPABILITY FOR TESTING HYDROGEN AND NATURAL GAS BLENDS

02-02-2022:
The latest capability will help clients research hydrogen-based solutions to understand if infrastructure for climate-warming greenhouse gases can be transitioned to handle more sustainable resources.
Read more on swri.org

Fintech FloatMe closes $16.2 M Series A funding

02-02-2022:
FloatMe gives employed customers an advance on their paycheck quickly, easily, and at much lower interest rates than typically found at payday lenders.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

The fight against COVID may lead to an HIV vaccine in San Antonio

02-01-2022:
A phase one human trial of an mRNA HIV vaccine will soon begin in San Antonio.
Read more on tpr.org

UTSA researchers develop automated approach to extract security policies from software

01-31-2022:
Approach is exploring how a new automated approach could prevent software security vulnerabilities.
Read more on utsa.edu

UTSA's cybersecurity institute to build Port San Antonio training facility

01-31-2022:
Officials hope to use the facility to train 1 million workers in cybersecurity by 2026.
Read more on bizjournals.com

South San High School esports team collaboration

01-28-2022:
US Army embraces esports as way to educate and develop students.
Read more on SouthSan YouTube

Raising capital for your startup? Here’s a funding checklist

01-28-2022:
Get insights from San Antonio-based transactional business attorney Matthew Duke.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SXSW: True Human-Robot Collaboration in the Surge

01-27-2022:
Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves will discuss what robotic automation means for the supply chain and how new solutions can address the volume surge with greater mobility and flexibility.
Read more on plusonerobotics.com

Why Automation Creates a Happier Workforce

01-27-2022:
Automation creates opportunities for workers to step into more mentally stimulating and often less physically demanding jobs.
Read more on plusonerobotics.com

St. Philip's College Redesignated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

01-27-2022:
The goal of the CAE-CD program is to reduce vulnerability in the nation's information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense.
Read more on alamo.edu

What’s the state of esports in San Antonio?

01-25-2022:
KSAT dives into the potential benefits of esports to student athletes, professional players and the local economy.
Read more on ksat.com

SwRI SCIENTIST HELPS CONFIRM LIQUID WATER BENEATH MARTIAN SOUTH POLAR CAP

01-25-2022:
Work conducted by geophysicist Dr. David Stillman supports oddly bright reflections detected by the MARSIS subsurface sounding radar aboard ESA’s Mars Express orbiter.
Read more on swri.org

Healthtech startup Orchid launches at-home fertility testing

01-24-2022:
Users can order fertility testing kits online, which come with educational resources that explain fertility testing results in easy-to-understand terms.
Read more on startupssanantonio

UTSA selected as member of newly launched USCYBERCOM Academic Engagement Network

01-24-2022:
USCYBERCOM is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the U.S. Department of Defense that focuses on cyberspace operations and capabilities, cyber expertise and cyberwarfare.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio doctor invents a solution for hiccups

01-24-2022:
Dr. Ali Seifi partnering with Texas billionaire Mark Cuban to mass-produce the technology.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Local clinic is in new medical trial that combats health care inequity

01-24-2022:
Trial explores a new treatment for patients with arterial disease, which often impacts minorities at a higher rate than the general population.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Local high school students compete in 4th annual Alamo City Electrathon

01-21-2022:
Event raises awareness for STEM education and programs.
Read more on ksat.com

Cybersecurity institute trains San Antonio cyber talent

01-21-2022:
The Institute of CyberSecurity and Innovation offers cyber learning opportunities to students in Texas' tenth largest school district.
Read more on securitymagazine.com

Datto Acquires Cybersecurity Company Infocyte

01-20-2022:
Innovative threat detection and response technology blends well with Datto’s endpoint security offerings.
Read more on yahoo.com

SA-based Dura Software acquires telehealth software platform SecureVideo

01-19-2022:
Transaction marks the ninth acquisition for Dura Software.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SwRI SCIENTIST UNCOVERS EVIDENCE FOR AN INTERNAL OCEAN IN SMALL SATURN MOON

01-19-2022:
Endeavor is being led by Dr. Alyssa Rhoden, a specialist in the geophysics of icy satellites - particularly those containing oceans, and the evolution of giant planet satellites systems.
Read more on swri.org

Rackspace to acquire Singapore analytics company Just Analytics

01-19-2022:
Acquisition will tie into Rackspace's growing professional services focus and will bring new cloud-based data, analytics and AI capabilities to customers.
Read more on bizjournals.com

DreamWeek 2022: DreamVoice

01-19-2022:
Port San Antonio's Stephanie Garcia recently led a conversation with some of our community's top innovation, workforce and business leaders on opportunities for families across San Antonio.
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6-year-old entrepreneur’s earring business an example of success found at DreamWeek

01-18-2022:
San Antonio resident Sonya Martinez founded her own business, the Honey Breeze Collection.
Read more on ksat.com

San Antonio company developing video game as way for Air Force to train, recruit service members

01-14-2022:
Game will also be used for commercial airlines to recruit pilots.
Read more on ksat.com

SATX360 January Newsletter

01-13-2022:
Get the latest insights from Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

UTSA researcher part of team protecting EV charging stations from cyberattacks

01-13-2022:
Elias Bou-Harb, director of the UTSA Cyber Center for Security and Analytics, is helping to shed light on the vulnerabilities of these cyber systems.
Read more on utsa.edu

SA-based New Apprenticeship partners with Dallas firm to provide tech apprenticeship program

01-13-2022:
Program is geared toward “nontraditional” workers with high school or community college degrees.
Read more on expressnews.com

Nominations for San Antonio's Inno Madness bracket challenge are open

01-13-2022:
Competition is designed to generate awareness and excitement for San Antonio's ecosystem — and the companies that are driving it forward.
Read more on bizjournals.com

School of Science and Technology to open new campus in San Antonio

01-13-2022:
New location will grow its network to 15 campuses.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Startups to Watch in 2022

01-13-2022:
The San Antonio Business Journal showcases the companies that are driving the region forward, solving emerging problems and launching new products.
Read more on bizjournals.com

DREAMWEEK 2022 FREE FAMILY EVENTS

01-11-2022:
As part of DreamWeek 2022, the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT) is partnering with area tech talent to showcase an array of robotic, augmented reality, 3D printing and other tech demonstrations and activities.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

App helps bring in people from the cold

01-09-2022:
San Antonio-based pastor Alex Fleming came up with idea for an app that helps volunteers coordinate resources for unhoused individuals.
Read more on tpr.org

New fintech startup RocketOption helps founders get financing faster

01-06-2022:
RocketOption uses your business metrics — revenue, cost of supporting the product, how fast the company is growing — and matches you with lenders interested in financing a startup.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SwRI SCIENTIST HELPS SIMULATE HOW OUR SOLAR SYSTEM FORMED FROM RINGS

01-05-2022:
Dr. Rogerio Deienno and his colleagues contributed to a new solar system formation model that explains the existing inner planetary distribution and the asteroid belt between the inner and outer solar system.
Read more on swri.org

UTSA Presents: Taking The Pentagon To The People Virtual Event - January 22

01-05-2022:
Taking the Pentagon to the People, which features Department of Defense speakers, provides opportunities for employment, internships, & scholarships to students of highly competitive Minority Serving Institutions.
Read more on web.cvent.com

Fast-growing Plus One Robotics to expand at Port San Antonio

01-04-2022:
Tech startup will more than double in size as it expands by 15,000 square feet.
Read more on expressnews.com

San Antonio biotech firm acquires Miami-based medical technology company OpenMed

01-04-2022:
Carenet Health's latest move comes as the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for virtual care.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Plus One Robotics plans expansion for the second time since May

01-03-2022:
E-commerce needs are on the rise during the pandemic, and more companies are adopting warehouse automation — including robots.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Family-owned cybersecurity company names new CEO

12-30-2021:
CNF Technologies transfers the top seat to Freddy Ramirez.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Plus One Robotics is a winner in rush to automate amid pandemic

12-29-2021:
San Antonio firm is still riding the wave of automation that’s remaking warehouses and other logistics operations.
Read more on mysanantonio.com

Spotlight: Jim Perschbach, President & CEO of Port San Antonio

12-28-2021:
Perschbach shares his vision on the future of technology, connectivity and the San Antonio area.
Read more on capitalanalyticsassociates.com

UTSA attains prestigious Carnegie R1 Classification

12-16-2021:
This new honor elevates San Antonio as a destination for innovation.
Read more on utsa.edu

New cyber security command center up and running protecting city from cyber attacks

12-10-2021:
The new 20,000-square-foot secure facility is in the heart of Port San Antonio’s technology innovation campus.
Read more on foxsanantonio.com

UTSA College of Engineering and Integrated Design renamed

12-09-2021:
Donors Margie and Bill Klesse honored after $20 million gift and years of support.
Read more on utsa.edu

SA HISPANIC CHAMBER ANNOUNCES A NEW LOCATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH PORT SAN ANTONIO

12-03-2021:
NEW HEADQUARTERS WILL PROVIDE CHAMBER MEMBERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS A STRATEGIC PLATFORM IN THE HEART OF THE REGION’S THRIVING INNOVATION CAMPUS.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Regional security center getting set to fight cyberattacks against S.A.-area governments

12-02-2021:
A partnership between the city of San Antonio and CPS Energy is on the verge of opening a $4.2 million center to protect the region from cybersecurity threats.
Read more on expressnews.com

Lowered voices, supercharged job performance: San Antonio women in tech face, overcome obstacles

12-02-2021:
Female leaders are searching for ways to help the next generation of women climb in industries rooted in math and science.
Read more on www.mysanantonio.com

Alleviating Supply Chain Challenges from the Inside Out

11-30-2021:
Plus One Robotics' PickOne Rapid Deployment System is an ideal fit for mixed case depalletizing.
Read more on plusonerobotics.com

Black-owned startup earns $1M National Science Foundation grant

11-29-2021:
Forward Edge-AI, Inc. will use the money to further develop its anti-phone phishing app.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Texas Biomed setting its sights on omicron variant

11-29-2021:
he institute awaits the omicron variant itself for testing, research.
Read more on ksat.com

San Antonio cybersecurity firm SandTech Solutions opens new operations center

11-22-2021:
The company has a long-established reputation in cybersecurity as a defense contractor with mainly Air Force clients.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SwRI NEW HORIZONS SCIENTIST MEASURES BRIGHTNESS OF OUR GALAXY AT KEY ULTRAVIOLET WAVELENGTH

11-22-2021:
A new study led by the institute determined the brightness of the galactic Lyman-alpha background using a SwRI-developed instrument aboard NASA’s Kuiper Belt space probe, New Horizons.
Read more on swri.org

UTSA students conduct testing of self-made biomedical devices

11-19-2021:
Students are partnering with professional biomedical engineers at San Antonio-based Nvision Biomedical to get real-world experience in medical design.
Read more on utsa.edu

SAISD’s partnership with VelocityTX brings STEM learning to area students

11-17-2021:
Students to be partnered with mentors, participate in different workshops.
Read more on ksat.com

San Antonio insurance tech startup gets new software patent

11-16-2021:
Claimatic's technology will help insurance agencies assess, route and assign claims at a faster pace.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Geekdom Will Launch New Cybersecurity Accelerator In 2022

11-16-2021:
Organization is partnering with accelerator company Gener8tor to start a program specifically for helping cyber security companies develop products for market.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SwRI SUCCESSFULLY DEMONSTRATES DRONE AUTONOMY TECHNOLOGY AT 2021 ENRICH HACKATHON

11-15-2021:
Institute’s unmanned aircraft system explored and mapped the interior of a nuclear power plant, detecting radiation sources autonomously without the aid of a human pilot.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio tech company acquired in multimillion-dollar deal

11-12-2021:
Earth Class Mail, founded in 2004, has been purchased by LegalZoom.com for $63 million.
Read more on mysanantonio.com

UTSA offering training program to help businesses thwart cyber attacks

11-12-2021:
School's Cyber Range runs on virtual networks, which allows participants attending the university's training sessions to simulate cyber attacks.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Navy veteran's invention being evaluated for use at deployed surgical units

11-12-2021:
San Antonio native Dr. Ramon Cestero has developed a new surgical retractor to facilitate abdominal surgeries – the TITAN Cestero Surgical Retractor, or TITAN CSR.
Read more on bizjournals.com

The world’s biggest industrial robot lasers off airplane paint

11-11-2021:
It’s twice as fast as a team of people.
Read more on freethink.com

Turn Medical Automates Patient Prone Positioning for Critical Care

11-11-2021:
With its latest technology, the medical device company will serve critically ill patients with severe respiratory issues.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

UTSA and CAST Tech High School partner to accelerate college credits toward degree for San Antonio students

11-10-2021:
The Early College Academy is a one-of-a-kind program that will accelerate a student’s college career to a professional high-demand career.
Read more on utsa.edu

New Jersey technology company moving HQ to San Antonio

11-09-2021:
DB Technology offers a cloud-based software platform aimed at the health care, retail and hospitality industries that helps with patient intake workflow and process automation.
Read more on bizjournals.com

UTSA launches innovative degree in applied cyber analytics

11-09-2021:
School prepares to roll out the only program of its kind in Texas.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI, UTSA TO STUDY HYPERSONIC SEPARATION EVENTS WITH $1.5 MILLION GRANT

11-08-2021:
Separation events are commonplace in many aerospace applications.
Read more on swri.org

Glowing viruses allow San Antonio researchers to track how COVID-19 spreads in real time

11-04-2021:
Hundreds of labs worldwide requesting Texas Biomed team’s new research.
Read more on ksat.com

Geekdom Innovation Forum 2021 - Wed., Nov. 17

11-03-2021:
Register to hear a panel of local Chief Information Security Officers discuss top threats, new technology & innovative solutions.
Read more on eventbrite.com

Not science fiction: Giant laser-wielding robot shown off at Port San Antonio

11-03-2021:
Xyrec’s robot strips paint off airplanes, replacing what has historically been a toxic and time-consuming ordeal done by hand with a new streamlined process.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON - #TECHPORT21

11-03-2021:
The renowned firm is developing interactive virtual reality tools that provide an array of fully immersive and realistic training scenarios.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

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