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Cortex is proud to introduce our 2025 Impact Report—a 32-page look at the people, progress, and partnerships shaping our 200-acre innovation district. From supporting startups to strengthening infrastructure, 2025 was a year of impact. Explore the report: cortexstl.org/impactreport
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✨ Hello, 2026!
Start the new year strong with Cortex District events designed to inspire, inform and energize.
📍 Take a look at what's coming up this month, mark your calendar and join us throughout January @ Cortex. cortexstl.org/gather/events
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Happy December from Cortex! ❄️
As the year comes to a close, we extend a heartfelt happy holidays to our District members and neighbors. The year is far from over: check out this month's events from @BioSTL, @MoveByBJC, and more. cortexstl.org/gather/events
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Happy December from Cortex! ❄️
As the year comes to a close, we extend a heartfelt happy holidays to our District members and neighbors. The year is far from over: check out this month's events from @BioSTL, @MoveByBJC, and more. cortexstl.org/gather/events
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NEWS: Dr. Randall Bateman -- professor of neurology at @washumedicine and co-founder of Cortex District member @C2NDiagnostics -- was featured in this week's edition of @CBSSunday for his groundbreaking work on Alzheimer's prevention: cortexstl.org/newsroom/artic…
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🍁 November is here and Cortex is buzzing with opportunities to learn, connect and enjoy the autumn season!
📌 Stay connected! For daily District updates and more event details, follow us on Instagram Stories and visit our Events calendar: cortexstl.org/gather/events
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🚀 Cortex is proud to fuel big ideas with big heart.
As founder of @GiftAMeal, Andrew embodies the collaborative and creative spirit that drives the Cortex ecosystem: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex
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🍮 #WeAreCortex Move over, Big Dessert — there’s a new pudding boss in town and he's a Cortex's Square One alum. With support from SQ1 Bootcamp, Ismael learned how to turn his passion into a scalable operation: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs…
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From Eagle Scout to legal entrepreneur — Tony's journey has been anything but linear.
After careers in finance, analytics, and journalism, Tony followed his passion, eventually founding Formula Law, a trust and probate firm based in Cortex: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex
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#WeAreCortex Cortex thrives because of leaders like LaKecia who activate spaces, people and ideas, weaving it all together. At @MeetFilament, she’s known as the “stitcher,” connecting teams from across St. Louis with innovative professional development.
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As manager of @washumedpt, Theresa’s ability to turn Cortex’s environment — from ramps to long hallways — into part of the rehab journey is just one example of her innovative approach to therapy: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex #InnovationThatHeals
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Behind every biotech breakthrough is a team making it possible.
At Wugen, Jimmy plays a critical role in ensuring the company’s innovative, off-the-shelf cancer therapies meet the highest quality standards: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex
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#WeAreCortex At Turnberry Solutions, Kit Menke doesn’t just build data solutions — he builds opportunity. Learn how one data engineer is shaping both code and community from the heart of Cortex: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs…
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NEWS: Yesterday, Cortex was selected as one of this year's two recipients for @bankofamerica's prestigious #NeighborhoodBuilders award which grants $200,000 in funding, along with leadership training, to nonprofit organizations that shape our city's future.
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There’s a critical link between the lab and the patient — and people like Nicole are it.
At @AlcamiCorp, Nicole ensures that pharmaceuticals are rigorously tested and verified — from raw sample to finished product: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex
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#WeAreCortex From building sensors for NASA to measuring soil health in Missouri fields — Pablo is turning science fiction into real-world solutions. Learn more about Pablo's work at @impossiblesense: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs…
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At Varro Life Sciences, Kevin works on technology that could detect viruses, bacteria, and allergens—just from a breath: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex #InnovationThatProtects
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#WeAreCortex highlights the individuals who power our vibrant innovation district. Join us on Tues, 10/28, 11:30am-1:30pm for an interactive celebration of the thinkers, builders, creators and doers who are shaping the future of St. Louis and beyond: 829195502.planningpod.com/in…?
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At Gates Ag One, Cathy is working from Cortex and helps reshape global agriculture -- she is also enjoying the opportunities to learn and gather in the District: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex
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🧬 What if we could train the immune system to stop cancer from coming back? That’s exactly what Lu Alleruzzo, CEO and cofounder of @immunophotonics, is working on at Cortex: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex
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What happens when entrepreneurial spirit meets community support?
For Tashara, it led to Shades of Color, a Cortex-based AI beauty startup changing the game for personalized cosmetics: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex
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Fall is here and October is packed with innovation, learning, and community at Cortex! 🍂 Follow us on IG Stories and visit our Events calendar for daily updates: cortexstl.org/gather/events
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From hidden credit card fees to overseas payments, George Crane helps businesses make sense of it all. With @TrySwipeSum now based in Cortex, this payments consultant is thriving as a part of a community where ideas lead to big breakthroughs: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex
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Beginning today, meet new #WeAreCortex ambassadors: remarkable professionals who help make our District a beacon of progress and possibility. At Cortex, leaders like Nichole help WashU researchers turn ideas into startups: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… @WashUOTM
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Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation — it’s driven by people, in community.
Join us on 10/28 for #WeAreCortex -- a special celebration of the thinkers and builders who are shaping the future of St. Louis & beyond. Lunch will be provided! RSVP today: 829195502.planningpod.com/in…
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At Cortex District member @BioSTL, Justin Raymundo is working to ensure St. Louis’s innovation economy grows with its people — not apart from them: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #RevisitingWeAreCortex #WeAreCortex #InnovationThatFuels
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Adjo is utilizing her passion and her biotech background to bring African cuisine to the heart of St. Louis. #RevisitingWeAreCortex
With @CortexSquareOne, she gained the resources to launch a thriving business:
cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #WeAreCortex #InnovationThatBeginsHere
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With support from District member @BioGeneratorSTL & our @CortexSquareOne Bootcamp program, @RivGuillermo's journey from scientist to startup co-founder is a testament to the power of collaboration: cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs… #RevisitingWeAreCortex #WeAreCortex #InnovationThatHeals
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September is packed at Cortex! 🍂
Check out this month’s featured events — and while you're here, don’t miss #FoodTruckTuesdays or a cozy moment in Cortex Commons with free Wifi.
Visit our Events calendar for more details: cortexstl.org/gather/events
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There’s something for everyone this August at Cortex! ☀️
Browse this month's featured events! And while you’re in the District, don’t forget to swing by #FoodTruckTuesdays and enjoy free WiFi at Cortex Commons all month long.
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Happy July ☀️ The summer is in full motion at Cortex! Get outside in the District with free wifi and #FoodTruckTuesday in Cortex Commons, as well as free coffee in Innovation Plaza on 7/9. Join us for sunshine, community and more! cortexstl.org/gather/events
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#CortexHelpsOurNeighbors After May's #CortexCleanUp in North STL City, Cortex is proud to continue helping meet the need. Partnering w/ @ulstl, we are offering four dropoff locations across the District for donations. Please consider adding these items to your wknd shopping list!
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Happy June! ☀️ Cortex is heading into the summer with District events you don't want to miss from @GreatRiversSTL, @cicnow, @MeetFilament, and more. Also, step into the sunshine in the Commons with FREE wifi & our new #FoodTruckTuesdays series! cortexstl.org/gather/events
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From helping families move their belongings to removing debris from around properties, thank you to everyone for lending a hand. Cortex looks forward to continuing engagement w/ tornado relief & recovery. More to come -- please stay connected here: forms.monday.com/forms/eab63…
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Cortex is so grateful to our community. With the pivot of our District-wide Clean Up to instead helping our neighbors in North STL City, more than 100 people frm over 22 orgs in/outside of the District joined tornado cleanup efforts w/ our partners at North Newstead Association.
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Happy May -- Cortex welcomes you! Work, learn, play and give back in the District this month. Want more information? Follow us on Instagram Stories for daily updates, and visit our Events calendar for more details: cortexstl.org/gather/events
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Cortex is proud to be a part of the NEURO360 coalition -- helping establish a thriving a neuroscience ecosystem in the St. Louis region. Join us for a symposium on 4/22: biostl.regfox.com/neuro360-s…
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Happy April! The District is buzzing this month with opportunities to connect, learn and even grab a bite to eat from the Commons. For daily updates and more details, visit our Events calendar: cortexstl.org/gather/events
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Cortex District member @C2NDiagnostics is emerging as a leader in the biopharma sector, as it has recently secured a $10 million investment from life science companies under @Samsung. Read more here via @stlouisbiz: cortexstl.org/newsroom/artic…
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A snapshot of Cortex, where we are committed to driving innovation, economic growth, and opportunity -- building a brighter future for the St. Louis region. View more of the 2024 Impact Report: cortexstl.org/impactreport
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Cortex is proud to share our 2024 Impact Report -- a 32-page reflection of our 200-acre District as well as the vast community of innovators and entrepreneurs that our team serves. cortexstl.org/impactreport
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Happy March! There are several exciting events occuring across the District, including @cicnow's #WomensHistoryMonth celebration, For the Women!
For daily updates and more event details, follow us on Stories and visit our Events calendar: cortexstl.org/gather/events
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Cortex is proud to share that our President & CEO, Sam Fiorello, is featured in the inaugural issue of the St. Louis Business 500 by @stlmag: cortexstl.org/newsroom/artic… #STL500
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Life sciences company Varro has picked St. Louis -- specifically Cortex -- as where it will develop commercially available medical devices that can rapidly detect pathogens easily spread through the air. Learn more via @stlpublicradio: cortexstl.org/newsroom/artic…
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Demand for local tech-focused jobs grew by 1.5% between 2023 and 2024, according to @TechSTLmo's recently released annual report. Learn more via @stlpublicradio: cortexstl.org/newsroom/artic…
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.@rezilienthealth founders Danish Nagda and Jeff Gamble met while participating in Cortex's SQ1 Bootcamp in 2016, & teamed up to create an innovative tech-based solution to primary care challenges. Learn more here: thestl.com/work/connecting-c…
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Cortex is proud to celebrate @ViciaRestaurant Chef de Cuisine Jane Sacro Chatham, who has been nominated as a 2025 @beardfoundation Emerging Chef semifinalist! More via @stlmag here: cortexstl.org/newsroom/artic…
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#ThisIsYourCORTEX Do you learn, work, build, gather and/or live in the District? Now's the time to sign up for #CORTEXCurrent, our brand-new monthly newsletter, debuting in January 2025. Get connected to upcoming news, events and important updates: forms.monday.com/forms/eab63…
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Cortex is proud to support skilled workers & entrepreneurs as they drive innovation, in and beyond the District. The work of District member @LabsUnlocked truly represents how innovation is for all. Read more via @stlouisbiz: cortexstl.org/newsroom/artic…
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In case you missed it: Cortex welcomes fintech firm @TrySwipeSum to the District.
Read the full article via @stlouisbiz to learn more about Swipesum and how their new offices at Cortex help to fulfill the growing company's collaborative needs: cortexstl.org/newsroom/artic…
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