DoD Office Hours
Connect with San Antonio's Military Medical Research Community
The DoD Office Hours program connects emerging bioscience companies with key decision-makers across San Antonio’s military medical ecosystem. Available to VelocityTX tenants and co-workers, DoD Office Hours provide a unique opportunity to explore funding pathways, refine solutions around real operational needs, and build relationships that accelerate impact.
Through curated, one-on-one sessions, startups gain insight into navigating the defense landscape while advancing technologies that improve military health outcomes. Whether pursuing dual-use opportunities or expanding existing defense work, DoD Office Hours provides a strategic pathway for growth, collaboration, and long-term impact.
Defense Health Agency
Established in 2013, the Defense Health Agency manages the Military Health System, providing medical services to military personnel and families. DHA ensures force readiness, coordinates healthcare delivery, and advances medical innovation across all branches of the armed forces.
US Air Force 59th Medical Wing (59MDW)
The 59th Medical Wing is the Air Force’s largest medical wing and a global leader in military medical education, research, and clinical care, driving innovations that improve readiness and outcomes across the force. Meeting with the 59th offers a valuable opportunity to align emerging solutions with real operational needs, gain insight into military healthcare priorities, and explore pathways for collaboration and adoption.
Hear From Our Innovators
“VelocityTX gives me access to people who influence what is done in combat casualty care: the 59th, the ISR, DHA. … and [because of DoD Office Hours] now it’s a casual conversation.”
US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR)
The USAISR is the Army’s premier research institute for combat casualty care. It conducts advanced research in trauma, burn treatment, and critical care, improving survivability and recovery for wounded warriors through clinical trials, innovation, and collaboration with military and civilian medical communities.
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