Cortex

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

✨ 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

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

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

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…

🍁 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

🚀 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

🍮 #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…

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

#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. cortexstl.org/newsroom/blogs…

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

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

#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…

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.

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

#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…

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

#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/index.cfm?

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

🧬 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