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BioMedSA Newsletter

The Hub of the Life Sciences in Central/South Texas

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 1-12: BioSpark Biotech Boot Camp

June 2: Lunch & Learn: Environmental Monitoring & Mapping for Life Sciences Facilities

June 13: ProjectMEND - Gear Up for Mobility

June 16: Bisnow - Future of San Antonio Healthcare & Life Sciences

June 22-25: BIO Conference, BioMedSA's booth is #4601

July 17: Cross-Generational Wisdom - Co-Mentoring for the Next Era of Leadership

Events are posted on our events page

https://biomedsa.org/biomed-events.

For BioMedSA to amplify your event, click below.

Submit your event here

Represent San Antonio at BIO 2026

BioMedSA is heading to the BIO International Convention—June 22–25 in San Diego—and a limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain available to support or participate in the San Antonio booth at the world's largest biotech conference.

Deadline to participate: June 8.

Promote Bioscience in Our Region (including your organization)

Save the Date

BioMedSA will be honoring 3 outstanding innovators in the following categories: entrepreneur, research and clinical care. You won't want to miss being a part of this event on Sept. 23, 2026. Awardees will be announced soon.

NEWS and RESOURCES

Member News

BioMedSA members have been announcing great things. Check out our News page (https://biomedsa.org/news/) for more details on recent news:

University of the Incarnate Word's medical school to join federal initiative to expand nutrition education
Joint Base San Antonio held a summit to consider launching a prize competition to rapidly develop freeze-dried blood for battlefield and civilian use
Texas Biomed establishes new Tuberculosis Innovation and Technology Fund
Velocity Bioworks opens new biomanufacturing facility at VelocityTX campus

BioMedSA New Members

BioMedSA's Board of Directors approved 2 new memberships in May 2026: Bartlett Cocke General Contractors and Cizzle Bio.

To learn more about these members, click here.

San Antonio Military Health Spotlight

59th Medical Wing

Texas Biotechs Benefit from Fractional Employee Model

Explore how Texas biotech companies are leveraging the fractional employee model to access specialized expertise, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently. This flexible approach is helping startups stay focused on core innovation while adapting quickly to changing needs.

Find Connections to Resources You Need

Don’t miss the opportunity to use our Connection Form to facilitate meaningful introductions across the life sciences community.

Submit your request today to ensure timely connections that support your research, partnerships, and next steps. BioMedSA Connection Form

Funding Opportunities

City of San Antonio Economic Development
- SBRIR/STTR Grant Program - up to $100K
- Second Stage Company Grant Program up to $100K
Lilly X Nucleate Grand Challenge - Aging Reimagined -- New Frontiers $100K

To include your funding opportunity, contact info@biomedsa.org

Cost Savings Highlight

BioMedSA members receive benefits on insurance including Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Employee Life/AD&D coverage.

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Available Financial Assistance & Discounts:
🎓 $200 Scholarships available for students from the following ZIP codes:
• 78207 (West Side)
• 78202 & 78208 (East Side)
• 78211 (Southwest)
• 78235 & 78203 (Southeast)

💳 Flexible Payment Plan
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👥 School Group Discounts

Rising 9th graders are eligible and encouraged to apply!

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