VelocityTX
VelocityTX, formerly the Texas Research & Technology Foundation, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing San Antonio’s life sciences and bioscience industry to drive sustainable economic and community growth. By leveraging the region’s strengths in research, development, and commercialization, VelocityTX fosters innovation through place-based industry clustering, startup support programs, and workforce development. The organization is developing a 70-acre innovation district on San Antonio’s East Side, anchored by the redeveloped Merchants Ice Complex and the future G.J. Sutton property, to serve as a hub for biosciences, technology, and military medical research. VelocityTX connects academia, industry, and military partners, supporting early-stage companies, facilitating collaboration, and positioning San Antonio as a national leader in medical innovation and economic impact. The organization has a rich history dating back to 1984 and has recently unified its brand under the VelocityTX name to reflect its expanded mission and impact.
What We Do
A 5,000-square-foot community laboratory space for emerging bioscience companies, providing affordable lab access and fostering innovation in San Antonio's life sciences industry. The Co-Labs include four private BSL-2 labs, a shared lab, and access to shared equipment and amenities.
A planned six-story, 123,000 sq. ft. world-class bioscience facility featuring Class A office space, wet and dry labs, a 225-seat auditorium, collaborative spaces, and a state-of-the-art conference center.
A transformational 12-acre development serving as a nexus for San Antonio’s life sciences ecosystem, including the Merchants Ice Complex and the future G.J. Sutton property, designed for military medical research and innovation.
A state-of-the-art bioscience research facility with 17,000 sqft of collaborative workspaces, private offices, co-working areas, conference rooms, an A/V-ready event center, and full kitchen, supporting bioscience innovators and entrepreneurs.
A fully redeveloped, historic four-story building offering luxury office space, common workspaces, and views of downtown San Antonio, serving as a landmark for innovation.
Programs designed to connect entrepreneurs with resources, mentors, and networks to accelerate their business growth.
Application Area
Psychological and Cognitive Health and Performance
Key People
President and CEO, VelocityTX
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Construction
Director of Accounting
Director of Marketing and Communications
News & Updates
VelocityTX was named a 2024 Impact Award Honoree by the San Antonio Business Journal, recognizing its significant contributions to the local bioscience and innovation ecosystem.
Covers the grand opening of VelocityTX Co-Labs and the growth of San Antonio's tech and biotech sectors.
Details the completion of the Eastside campus with the opening of new lab spaces for bioscience startups.
Announces the launch of VelocityTX Co-Labs as a new hub for bioscience innovation.
VelocityTX was recognized as an Impact Award Honoree by the San Antonio Business Journal.
Covers the launch of a new program by VelocityTX and Methodist Healthcare Ministries to support health startups.