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District Member C2N Diagnostics Set to Anchor...
C2N will occupy 82,451 square feet, over half the development, for headquarters and research.
Cortex District Member Wugen Secures $115 Million...
Financing will fund the advancement of patient trials, regulatory engagement and preparations for commercial-scale manufacturing.
Cortex District Member Varro Goes Open-Source with...
The startup hopes its bet on open source principles will spawn a global community built around its biosensors.
BioGenerator-Funded Company Receives FDA...
Prognosia founded in 2024 in collaboration with Cortex District members WashU Office of Technology Management and BioGenerator.
Cortex District Member AB Mauri Drives Innovative...
The global baking technology company's North American headquarters sit in the Cortex District.
Frizz Fest Hosts Business Training at Cortex
Cortex is proud to partner with Frizz Fest to support local entrepreneurs.
Cortex Board Member and BioSTL President & CEO...
Rubin was honored with the Legacy Entrepreneur Award at the St. Louis Business Journal's 2025 Fire Awards.
St. Louis Remains a Fortune 500 City, Despite the...
Cortex mentioned as local "asset" in special column by Joe Schlafly.
Postdoctoral Fellow Shares Experience with WashU...
WashU's Office of Technology Management (OTM) and BioGenerator are Cortex District members.
Construction Starts for Project Connecting Tower...
Construction for phase 2, which includes Cortex, is set to begin in 2026.
