Our signature annual event was an overwhelming success. Designed to showcase San Antonio’s defense health ecosystem, AIM brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and military leaders to accelerate the development of medical innovations for both military and civilian use.
Organized by VelocityTX and UT San Antonio with the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, the event featured DoD SME Encounter Sessions, which gave private sector companies direct access to military subject matter experts, as well as pitch coaching and programming designed to promote cross-sector collaboration.
This year, VelocityTX hosted two pre-summit gatherings designed to extend the AIM experience and create additional touchpoints for collaboration.
ProPEL 2026 brought together military and civilian scientists, clinicians, industry leaders, and academic partners for a pre-summit symposium focused on collaboration in military medicine. Held Monday, May 18, at VelocityTX, the event featured poster sessions, research discussions, and networking opportunities that helped set the stage for AIM 2026.
AIM 2026 kicked off with a welcome reception on Monday, May 18, bringing attendees together for light bites, networking, and interactive demonstrations. Joining the celebration were members of the Clocktower Bourbon Club, a San Antonio-based social organization founded to promote connection and camaraderie among local military leaders.
VelocityTX continues to advance San Antonio’s life science ecosystem by connecting innovators, attracting companies, and supporting the collaborations that move medical innovation forward.
Valion's relocation to the campus is a strong signal of confidence in San Antonio, the Near Eastside, and the future of our city’s bioscience sector. For VelocityTX, this is exactly the kind of outcome we hoped this campus would support: attracting private-sector investment, growing San Antonio’s bioscience and defense health ecosystem, and creating opportunities for jobs, partnerships, and future investment.
The San Antonio City Council formally approved a Memorandum of Agreement with VelocityTX, codifying the City’s partnership in the Eastside Innovation District. The agreement strengthens collaboration around military medical innovation, dual-use technologies, and life sciences growth, helping align public, private, academic, and military-facing efforts to advance San Antonio’s innovation economy.
Gap-Flex, a longtime member of our CEO Roundtable program, has leased one of our Co-Labs. As a member of our campus community, Gap-Flex will gain access to specialized resources and amenities designed to accelerate their path to market.
VelocityTX recently welcomed ComeBack Mobility as a coworking tenant. The company's innovative smart crutch has gained significant traction and ComeBack was recently selected to participate in both the BioFest Invest and Tech Fuel pitch competitions.
Valedyn, the U.S. entity of a Belgian medical innovation group, has joined VelocityTX as a tenant. The company is developing TA-64, an intravenously administered vascular and metabolic stabilizer with direct relevance to prolonged casualty care.
Its presence on campus is a strong proof point for VelocityTX’s national positioning: international companies are choosing San Antonio for its trauma, prehospital, and disaster care ecosystem, including federal partners, clinical infrastructure, and translational pathways.
PHOTO: From left, Valedyn Co-Founder and CSO Philippe Van Wesepoel shares a laugh with defense health consultant Marc Esposito at our AIM Welcome Event.
Community engagement initiatives build trust, activate shared spaces, and support a more connected Eastside.
About 60 neighbors joined us on the VelocityTX Campus Courtyard for a special outdoor screening of Captain America: Brave New World. Nearly 70 percent of attendees were Eastside residents, a positive sign that we are continuing to grow neighborhood participation.
VIA Metropolitan Transit was onsite for our Family Movie Night to connect with local residents and share information about the upcoming VIA Silver Line Advanced Rapid Transit Program. Local produce company Nourish’d Seeds also stopped by with delicious, fresh-picked produce available for purchase.
VelocityTX recently joined LISC, SAGE, ActivateSA, VIA, and community partners for a walking audit between St. Paul Square and VelocityTX, identifying infrastructure needs related to sidewalks, lighting, drainage, connectivity, accessibility, mobility, safety, and neighborhood quality of life.
Last month, the VelocityTX team attended San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside’s State of the Eastside breakfast, joining business, civic, and community leaders to discuss Eastside progress and priorities. The conversation highlighted the need for economic development, cultural investment, and small business growth as we seek to build a stronger, more inclusive future.
Last month, VelocityTX partnered with SAGE and the City of San Antonio to host a Game 5 Watch Party at The Espee in St. Paul Square. The silver and black faithful brought the energy, and while the outcome wasn't what we hoped for, the event was a great opportunity to come together with friends, neighbors, and fellow fans to cheer on our beloved Spurs.
We are excited to announce the acquisition of the Medwheels property at 1322 East Houston St., located between Tucker’s and Estate Coffee. The 3,100-square-foot facility on 0.26 acres strengthens our innovation district footprint, enhances campus connectivity, and supports a more cohesive ecosystem for entrepreneurs, researchers, partners, and the community.
Our summer internship programming and Step Into STEM workshops are helping students connect with career opportunities across San Antonio’s innovation ecosystem.
Last Month, VelocityTX welcomed more than 100 interns from the Students + Startups summer internship program as they learned about San Antonio's innovation ecosystem as a part of their "immersion week" program orientation.
During their visit, the students learned about VelocityTX and our vision to develop an Eastside Innovation District. Students also heard from campus tenant Brian O'Mara, Vice President of Process Sciences at Velocity Bioworks, who shared insights into biotechnology, healthcare advancement, and manufacturing innovation.
Team milestones, leadership development, and storytelling updates that keep the organization moving forward.
VelocityTX made the cover of San Antonio Business Journal — and the story is a must read. Click here to check it out, no subscription needed!
Rene Dominguez has been invited to participate in Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program, where he will join a cohort of cross-sector leaders focused on collaboration, regional competitiveness, and building stronger, more prosperous communities.
We had to pause production of our Vital Signs podcast during the busy-ness of the AIM conference, but we did manage to squeeze in a Hot Ones-inspired episode featuring UT Health graduate Dr. Paulomi Modi. Click here to check it out >
Is it just us, or does the campus look absolutely stunning right now? If you’re digging it as much as we are, you can thank our terrific Maintenance Tech Abel Hernandez, who keeps the VelocityTX grounds lush and inviting. Way to go, Abel!
Last month, we celebrated work anniversaries for Eddie De Luna and Abel Hernandez. Eddie, the Foundation’s longest-tenured employee, has been part of our story since 2007 and deserves much credit for the strong foundation we continue to build upon today. Congratulations to you both!
Community House expands its leadership team with a new managing director and advisory committee member.
We are excited to announce the hiring of Brendan Bean as our new Community House Managing Director. In this role, Bean—whose career has spanned entrepreneurship, finance, business development, and operations—will help drive growth across the Community House portfolio of companies.
Please join us in welcoming Michael Johnson to the Community House Advisory Committee. Johnson, who began his career at Kiolbassa as a summer intern, brings decades of firsthand experience in growth, leadership, and operations to the committee.
Every purchase you make from a Community House company helps advance our work to promote inclusive economic development. Click here to learn more.
A snapshot of upcoming meetings, workshops, and campus engagement opportunities.
Hosted at Davis Scott YMCA
Cohort recruited through Students + Startups & greater:SATX
Challenge to Aspire
Icebreaker
Bob and Timmy's
Hosted at VelocityTX; closed presentation for City of San Antonio staff
Resume Writing as a Strategic Document
A wellness-focused event designed to encourage connection across the campus community
LinkedIn as a Career Tool
Vendor TBD
Hosted at VelocityTX; student art contest
Hosted at Estate Coffee; tailored to the needs of local small business stakeholders
Teen Medical Academy
Interviewing as Signal Reading
Scavenger hunt of the San Antonio Riverwalk
Can Brian and Sebastian retain their title? Join us and find out!
Two-week intensive program for prefreshman engineering students