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Creating inclusive economic growth in St. Louis by uniting diverse innovators, spaces, and organizations to transform ideas into solutions.
Our mission is to create equitable opportunities for a thriving community of innovation. We do more than connect businesses, we drive regional economic growth and empower companies at all stages with premier facilities, enriching programs, and robust partnerships.
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We are Cortex
Meet the People
WE ARE CORTEX showcases some of the faces of Cortex, including entrepreneurs and scientists, food servers and coders, and a smattering of the people who make our world go ‘round within our District. These are the people envisioning innovation, feeding innovation, coding innovation, fostering innovation, engineering innovation, creating innovation, fueling innovation, protecting innovation, generating innovation, and advancing innovation.
Michael
Co-owner / Chef
Lydia
Bake Lab Technician
Isabel
Community Operations Coordinator
Guillermo
Co-Founder & CSO
Bake
Assistant Manager
Jade
Senior Manager of Recruitment and Admissions
Shalaka
Senior Scientist
Justin
Director of Regional Workforce Strategy
Mike
Founder & Executive Director
Cory
Software Developer
Irina
Account Executive
Adjo
Owner & Founder
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Events
Happening @ Cortex
Dec
12
Aglow 2024
Join Cortex in celebrating the holiday season, by stopping by the Commons and viewing Aglow, on display November 22-January 7. This annual winter-themed photo op includes lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees in an easy access environment. Capture a holiday memory and drop in for a photo with the snowflakes, then head to dinner across the street at Vicia or Taqueria Morita! Don't forget to tag us on Instagram with #CortexAglow @Cortex_STL!
Learn MoreDec
12
Holiday Light Recycling
'Tis the season to responsibily dispose of your holiday lighting at one of three CORTEX locations.
In Partnership with Saint Louis City Recycles.
12:01am - 11:59pm
Dec
6
Super Collider
SuperCollider is a focused, results-driven experience designed for teams of 3 or more to boost teamwork and drive innovation in just one day. You’ll advance your projects with access to CIC’s co-working space, gain practical business skills through Filament-led workshops, and collaborate with peers to find innovative solutions to common challenges. Whether you’re leading a company or part of a small startup, SuperCollider will help you accelerate progress, learn new approaches, and connect with others to create meaningful impact.
9:00am - 3:00pm
Free
