Port Board Approves Phase 1 Plans for New Innovation Center
11-20-2019:
The center will include a technology arena, museum, collaborative technology transfer lab, an industry showroom, and community spaces and amenities.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Port to Develop Innovation Center
11-20-2019:
The facility will be a destination for esports enthusiasts, science education, and innovation.
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on therivardreport.com
SwRI Develops Superhydrophobic Coating for Offshore Drilling Pipes
11-19-2019:
Institute's LotusFlo™ coating will keep offshore drilling pipes from being clogged by various substances.
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on swri.org
Cyber Talk Radio: Google Fiber in San Antonio
11-19-2019:
Clarissa Ramon, Government and Community Affairs Manager for Google Fiber, discusses the reasons that Google Fiber has chosen San Antonio to roll out its new internet service.
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on cybertalkradio.com
SwRI-developed Direction-finding Antenna Wins 2019 R&D 100 Award
11-19-2019:
R&D Magazine recognized Southwest Research Institute's newest antenna technology as one of the 100 most significant innovations of 2019.
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on swri.org
How San Antonio is Building a Startup Culture
11-18-2019:
The city challenges local students, startups and entrepreneurs to develop technology-based solutions to city-identified problems.
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on citiesspeak.org
San Antonio medical school gets millions to research breast cancer
11-16-2019:
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to award funds to UT Health San Antonio.
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on expressnews.com
UT Health San Antonio Receives Funding to Expand Sites of Care
11-14-2019:
$80 million grant will allow for the construction of a multispecialty/research hospital in San Antonio.
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on uthscsa.edu
UTSA researchers discover new pathways in brain’s amygdala
11-12-2019:
Study could contribute to a better understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and Alzheimer’s disease.
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on utsa.edu
SwRI’s new Low-Load Cycle targets heavy-duty diesel engine emissions
11-12-2019:
Technology will gauge the performance of heavy-duty diesel engine aftertreatment systems in low-load conditions.
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on swri.org
Cyber Talk Radio: Fundamentals of Hacking
11-12-2019:
Cyber Talk Radio host Bret Piatt discusses how hacking is incorrectly perceived in the media and gives a more accurate understanding of the fundamentals of hacking.
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on cybertalkradio.com
Shift in Port San Antonio Strategic Approach Yields Close to 3,000 New Jobs
11-08-2019:
Of the 2,757 jobs created since the start of fiscal year 2018 to date, only 50 were a result of economic incentives offered by the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation.
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on startupssanantonio.com
TechNovum Accelerator for Researchers Graduates Eight New Companies
11-06-2019:
New accelerator program launched by UT Health San Antonio is designed for aspiring life science entrepreneurs.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Air Force software development startup to open in downtown SA
11-05-2019:
LevelUP, who delivers rapidly deployable software to support Air Force and DOD missions, is inaugurating a 20,000-SF facility.
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on bizjournals.com
Port San Antonio board could OK ‘innovation center’ Nov. 20
11-05-2019:
A plan to build an “innovation center” at the Port, which would include a gaming arena and a technology museum, could become a reality this month.
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on expressnews.com
Cyber Talk Radio: UTSA's New National Security Collaboration Center
11-05-2019:
Brig. Gen. (Ret) Guy Walsh, founding executive director of UTSA's NSCC, discusses the creation of an innovative hub downtown for cybersecurity research.
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on cybertalkradio.com
Rackspace to Acquire Cloud Consulting Firm Onica
11-04-2019:
The addition of Onica will complement Rackspace's existing managed cloud capabilities.
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on therivardreport.com
AW Texas Groundbreaking Kicks Off Record-Breaking Growth in San Antonio Area
11-04-2019:
New $400 million facility will be third U.S. plant for vehicle transmission manufacturer.
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on therivardreport.com
UTSA named a top research university in natural sciences
11-04-2019:
School recognized by Nature Index as one of the leading universities for its output of research in the natural sciences.
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on utsa.edu
Robotics Startup Raises $1.5M in Seed Funding
11-01-2019:
Located at Port San Antonio, Reckon Point specializes in indoor GPS mapping and navigation services.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Plus One Robotics Opens New Facility At Port San Antonio
10-31-2019:
The startup—which teaches robots to see—opened its new facility.
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on tpr.org
Plus One Robotics to double workforce
10-31-2019:
San Antonio robotics firm launches new lab at Port San Antonio.
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on www.expressnews.com
ECO DEVO 360 ENEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2019
10-31-2019:
Read this month's EcoDevo 360 eNewsletter from the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation!
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on sanantonioedf.com
Plus One Robotics Expands to New 10,500-SF Facility at Port San Antonio
10-30-2019:
The startup is looking to double its staff over the next year, hiring a mix of engineers and sales and support employees.
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on startupssanantonio.com
UTSA researcher studies osteoporotic bone fractures
10-30-2019:
Researcher seeks to prevent or deter the loss of the proteins before bone brittleness develops.
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on utsa.edu
SA cancer research group aligns with global biotech
10-28-2019:
Partnership could have global implications for the Alamo City and its role in fighting the disease.
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on bizjournals.com
San Antonio company develops new liquid bandage
10-26-2019:
The Biakos antimicrobial skin and wound cleanser, created by Rochal Industries, treats wounds, pressure ulcers, and burns.
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on expressnews.com
Geekdom Community Fund invests in two local startups
10-25-2019:
Over its two years in existence, Geekdom’s Community Fund has invested more than $200,000.
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on bizjournals.com
Data Privacy Startup Rectify Wins $50K Prize at Tech Fuel Pitch Competition
10-23-2019:
Competition is San Antonio’s largest, equity-free, three-tiered $100,000 cash-prize pitch competition open to early-stage tech startups.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Local Accelerator RealCo Adds Two Companies to Its Program
10-22-2019:
RealCo Accelerator, a 15-month program that prepares startups for a series A financing round, has invested in companies BetterYou and HackNotice.
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on startupssanantonio.com
San Antonio email tech company Mailgun acquires French business
10-22-2019:
The acquisition will offer Mailgun's clients access to tools and marketing features to manage email programs.
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on bizjournals.com
Cyber Talk Radio: San Antonio Women in Technology
10-22-2019:
Dr. Barbara Hewitt, founder of San Antonio Women in Technology and professor at Texas State University, encourages women to pursue their interests in computer science, technology and cybersecurity.
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on cybertalkradio.com
SwRI concept wins NREL energy storage prize
10-22-2019:
Concept will help reduce commissioning times of pumped storage hydropower.
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on swri.org
SwRI-led Lucy mission completes critical design review
10-21-2019:
Mission will explore the Trojan asteroids, a population of ancient small bodies that share an orbit with Jupiter.
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on swri.org
Startups San Antonio founder discusses new Port SA Innovation Hub
10-18-2019:
Iris Gonzalez speaks about the Port's Innovation Hub, which is part of an ambitious plan to connect businesses from around the world with technology that is developed in the Alamo City.
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on ksat.com
Cyber Command wants to work more closely with the energy sector
10-17-2019:
Collaboration will bolster relationship between the two agencies, in the event of a malicious or catastrophic cyberattack.
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on fifthdomain.com
CyberWraith Video Game New Way to Close Cybersecurity Workforce Gap
10-17-2019:
One San Antonio entrepreneur is proposing a new, immersive video game to help close workforce gap.
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on startupssanantonio.com
SA Museum offers free science & tech exhibits, events
10-17-2019:
SAMSAT brings those topics together in space offering free exhibits.
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on kens5.com
Cyber Talk Radio: What's New at UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance
10-15-2019:
Dr. Greg White, Director of UTSA's Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, discusses cybersecurity education and the Information Sharing.
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on cybertalkradio.com
New Precision Therapeutics Partnership to Highlight SA’s Bioscience Capabilities
10-15-2019:
Four large research institutions are funding the nonprofit San Antonio Partnership for Precision Therapeutics, or SAPPT.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Mind Science Foundation Awards $60,000 at ‘BrainStorm’ Neuroscience Pitch Competition
10-15-2019:
Winning team will use the funding to researching resiliency in children raised in poverty.
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on startupssanantonio.com
San Antonio Startup Sendspark Receives $300,000 Initial Investment
10-15-2019:
Company has developed a platform for recording and sending videos for businesses.
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on therivardreport.com
San Antonio biotech invited to join national cancer collaborative
10-14-2019:
The American Cancer Society’s National Lung Cancer Roundtable has invited San Antonio-based bioAffinity Technologies to be its newest member.
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on bizjournals.com
Air Force integrates missions, strengthens information warfare capabilities
10-11-2019:
16th Air Force will provide information warfare capabilities to combatant commanders with the speed to match today’s tech environment.
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on 16af.af.mil
Dura Software Secures $10M Series A Round to Fund Expansion
10-11-2019:
Company specializes in “hyper-niche” software products.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Global R&D company opens laboratory building at Port San Antonio
10-11-2019:
London-based Intertek has established a 135,000-SF site that will offer assurance, testing, inspection and certification services to automotive customers.
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on bizjournals.com
SAMSAT the Centerpiece of Port San Antonio Innovation Hub
10-10-2019:
The San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology is home to a world-class collection of historic tech artifacts that is the centerpiece of Port San Antonio‘s planned innovation center.
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on startupssanantonio.com
SA-based civic-minded tech startup growing local, global presence
10-10-2019:
Cityflag hopes to soon complete a $1.2 million seed-stage funding round.
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on bizjournals.com
Cyber Talk Radio: National Cyber Security Month
10-08-2019:
Amanda Keammerer of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce discusses upcoming activities to celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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on cybertalkradio.com
SwRI cell expansion research receives additional $5.3 million in funding
10-08-2019:
Funding will go toward using an SwRI-developed bioreactor to propagate cells for personalized regenerative medicine applications.
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on swri.org
SwRI space scientist part of international team that uses deep learning to create virtual “super instrument”
10-07-2019:
New algorithm could result in lower cost and higher efficiency space missions.
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on swri.org
How deepfake videos work to trick online users
10-04-2019:
Cybersecurity companies such as IPSecure are racing to beat fraudulent videos.
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on ksat.com
Microsoft teams with JBSA on Military Spouse Technology Academy
10-02-2019:
San Antonio-based program is Microsoft's second location in the United States.
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on bizjournals.com
Largest State FIRST Robotics Competition Comes to San Antonio in 2020
10-02-2019:
Hundreds of high school students from Texas and New Mexico will compete in the largest robotics competition in Texas.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Cyber Talk Radio: Cyber Warrior Network and Finding Cyber Talent with Gaming
10-01-2019:
Cyber Warrior Network Founder Nigel LeBlanc discusses his organization and how it is creating a way for employers to find cyber talent with gaming.
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on cybertalkradio.com
Texas Biomed Awarded $2.8 Million NIH Grant for Novel TB Research
10-01-2019:
Research findings could introduce new biological pathways critical to the body’s response to tuberculosis infection.
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on txbiomed.org
San Antonio area ranked in Top 10 for most affordable cities to launch a startup
10-01-2019:
The state of Texas was ranked high in many state-wide measures.
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on mysanantonio.com
SwRI scientist part of team characterizing near Earth objects
10-01-2019:
Dr. Tracy Becker is helping NASA observe and characterize near-Earth objects that could pose a threat to Earth or have potential for further exploration.
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on swri.org
UTSA Opens Large-scale Testing Laboratory
09-27-2019:
Facility is one of the most unique research buildings in the country.
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on utsa.edu
NEW FACILITY AT PORT REVS UP SAN ANTONIO’S GROWTH AS AMERICA’S CYBERSECURITY CAPITAL
09-26-2019:
Upcoming state-of-the-art building creates even more specialized facilities as information security operations continue to expand rapidly in the region.
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on portsanantonio.us
Eco Devo 360 eNewsletter
09-26-2019:
Check out this month's EcoDevo 360 eNewsletter from the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation.
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on sanantonioedf.com
