The Ecosystem Calendar is open for all industry-relevant events that support the Central/South Texas region.
When you submit an event, it will not only appear on our calendar but also be shared on BioMedSA’s social media channels, giving your organization additional exposure to the biomedical community.
BioMedSA drives efforts to support today’s ecosystem, spark growth, and showcase our region’s strengths—and you can help make it happen through sponsorship.
Invest in Innovation:Biofest Invest connects startups with funding and mentors.
Celebrate & Collaborate:Biofest Days and the Innovation Award spotlight our community’s achievements.
Build Connections: From targeted networking to the BioMedSA Corral, we create spaces for partnerships.
Expand Horizons: Global visibility at the BIO International Convention and regional ties through BioTX Corridor Mixers.
Empower & Explore:Women in Bioscience and Bioscience Tours strengthen leadership and showcase assets.
To preview the application questions before submitting, click here.
2026 Pitch Application is now OPEN.
Startups: this is your chance to present your innovation to national investors, gain exposure, and build valuable connections. Selected companies will also receive expert support and prep for pitch day and networking designed to accelerate growth.
Biofest Days
An annual 2 week celebration of biomedical impact
Military health and industry tours
Workshops
Networking and happy hours
Leadership and business development sessions
Thought leadership
Sign up to host your event early to maximize engagement! Send an email to get started.
The nomination window won't be open long, so submit your candidate today.
It's time to recognize the trailblazers in healthcare and bioscience! We invite all members to nominate outstanding local candidates for the 2026 Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience. There are now 4 award categories from which awards can be given:
Offered by the City of San Antonio - Workforce Development Office
San Antonio’s premier workforce program helps employers build skilled teams for high-demand jobs. Through the On-the-Job Training Grant, you can hire and train talent while saving on wages. It’s simple: invest in your workforce, submit for reimbursement, and watch your business thrive. Hire. Train. Grow.
Funds for On the Job Training
Up to $100K per employer per year, per award
Application priorities to employers who promote, retain, or avoid the layoff of workers
Orlando Health Strategic Innovations (OHSI) is the innovation arm of Orlando Health, a large not-for-profit healthcare system with 58 hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, and Central Florida’s only Level 1 trauma center. OHSI helps take ideas from concept to commercialization by offering curated, confidential sessions within hospital environments for activities like user needs exploration, prototype feedback, and design validation.
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