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.
Discusses San Antonio's efforts, with VelocityTX's involvement, to attract the Defense Health Agency as an anchor tenant for the G.J. Sutton property, highlighting the AIM Health R&D Summit and the region's unique bioscience ecosystem.
Reports on the participation of NAMRU San Antonio at the inaugural AIM Health R&D Summit hosted by VelocityTX.
Highlights the expansion of Alamo Angels, part of the VelocityTX family, into the Rio Grande Valley, supporting regional innovation.
Details the establishment of a U.S. Air Force research office at VelocityTX, enhancing military-civilian collaboration.
Covers the advancement of plans for a major medical research district anchored by VelocityTX’s campus.
Announces the establishment of a research office by the U.S. Air Force’s largest medical wing at VelocityTX.
Highlights a biotech startup at VelocityTX receiving community support and investment.
Announces Yumlish as the winner of the first Community Health Accelerator Demo Day hosted by VelocityTX.
Editorial supporting VelocityTX’s proposed $60 million military medical innovation center.
Discusses VelocityTX’s plans to build a military medical research hub in partnership with the Defense Health Agency.
Commentary on the impact of the UTSA and UT Health merger, with mention of VelocityTX’s role in the innovation ecosystem.
Covers the expansion of Alamo Angels, headquartered at VelocityTX, into Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley, highlighting its impact on entrepreneurship and access to capital in the region.
Covers the AIM Health R&D Summit hosted by VelocityTX, highlighting San Antonio's growing role in military medical research and the region's collaboration between academia, industry, and the military.
Podcast interview with CEO Rene Dominguez discussing the organization's rebranding, history, and vision for expanding San Antonio's innovation district.
Covers VelocityTX's plans to add key leadership as the organization undergoes a transition, highlighting its continued growth and strategic direction.
Discusses the importance of funding for the expansion of the East San Antonio innovation hub, as emphasized by the new CEO of TRTF (now VelocityTX).
Reports on TRTF (now VelocityTX) securing a new corporate headquarters for its East San Antonio innovation campus.
Covers the first Community Health Innovation Seminar hosted by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and VelocityTX, focusing on health innovation and community impact.
Announces a new alliance between Methodist Healthcare owner and VelocityTX to drive health innovation.
Explores how East San Antonio, with VelocityTX's leadership, is poised to become a major hub for military medical research.
Details the acquisition of the Community House by TRTF (now VelocityTX) to support the expansion of the innovation district.
Reports on NAMRU San Antonio's participation in the 4th Military Medical Industry Day, highlighting collaboration with VelocityTX.
On May 16, officials and supporters celebrated the grand opening of VelocityTX Co-Labs, a 5,000-square-foot venue with laboratory space for emerging bioscience companies at 1305 E. Houston St. in San Antonio.
A summit focused on military medicine research and development, bringing together leaders and researchers in the field. The 2024 event drew over 800 participants and featured the Defense Health Agency as a key focus.
A series of pre-conference symposiums leading up to the AIM Health R&D Summit, including SME Encounter Sessions, Pathways to Innovation, and Pathways to Commercialization, designed to foster collaboration and commercialization of medical technologies.