Cortex Innovation District

How you work, live, build and gather in the District matters to Cortex -- come and learn more about our engagement & programming efforts by attending District Fall Forum on Wed 10/23., 3-4:30pm. Open to all District members and refreshments will be served. More info here: https://lnkd.in/gQ_TGkWM

As Cortex drives to be a catalyst for regional economic growth – growing quality jobs and preparing diverse talent -- our organization is elated by new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ranking St. Louis Metro third in national job growth. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gPRRt6Ku

Cortex is full of innovation cultivators, who help set the atmosphere for creativity, collaboration and progress across the District. CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) community operations coordinator Isabel cultivates innovation by meeting various business needs of local entrepreneurs, ultimately optimizing their overall success. As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, learn more about Isabel and how her work at CIC positively contributes to the Cortex community at-large: https://lnkd.in/gr5mseQY #YoSoyCortex #WeAreCortex

Cortex is proud to equip and support the success on local entrepreneurs, and today we celebrate Cortex's Square One Bootcamp alum Rezilient Health -- as the startup announces it has raised $10 million in funding. Learn more via St. Louis Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/gUFWjE_a

Harlem Taylor (RBS 2023), a dedicated Ron Brown Scholar, is making significant strides in revitalizing the St. Louis economy through his summer internship at Cortex Innovation District. Discover how he's transforming community engagement and building skills for a brighter future on our website. https://lnkd.in/e-mdnSc9 #RBSimpact #RonBrownScholarProgram

Happy October from your friends at Cortex! Here are featured events this month occuring across the District. Follow us on Instagram Stories for daily updates and visit our Events calendar for more details: https://lnkd.in/gwe7eP-J

"We are proud to continue our partnership with CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) to provide the best environment possible for world-changing research and ideas to come to fruition," Cortex President & CEO Sam Fiorello said in a statement. "Homegrown startups and newly recruited companies alike will benefit from these new renovations that equip scientists, spanning discovery to commercialization, with essential tools to propel their life science research forward." Learn more below via St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

Calling all Cortex District members: SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a Fall Forum on Wednesday, October 23rd -- this is your chance to hear District updates, share feedback, and discuss 2025 programming with the Cortex team and other community members. We hope to see you there -- register here: https://lnkd.in/gGSajvsZ

Cortex District partner Missouri Technology Corporation and Justine PETERSEN have come together to launch the IgniteMO Small Business Loan Participation Program -- which will focus on providing access to capital through the federal SSBCI program for Missouri-based businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gCAwQABY

At Cortex, we are proud of the diverse group of innovators who make up our District. People like Guillermo -- Cortex's Square One alum, cell biologist and co-founder of CapyBio -- are transforming ideas into solutions that will shape the future. As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, learn more about Guillermo and how his work contributes to our vibrant community: https://lnkd.in/gJjMTSPt #YoSoyCortex #WeAreCortex