Gateway of INNOVATION How St. Louis is making a name for itself in the tech world, and the new developments coming to the city.
St. Louis is quickly becoming the next Silicon Valley. With outstanding resources and a blossoming technology community, the city is emerging as a hub for innovation. Technology and innovation centers are popping up all over the region, making St. Louis the perfect location for developing startups. Responsible for leading the technology revolution is the Cortex and Innovation Center. Founded in 2002, Cortex is a 200-acre hub of innovation and opportunity. Cortex focuses on the idea of collaboration and community. By providing state-of-the-art resources to big-idea problem solvers, startups are finding it easier
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than ever to launch their ideas. Nestled between the historic Central West End and Forest Park neighborhoods, the availability of resources seem endless. Nationally-ranked research facilities such as BJC and Washington University border Cortex, which make it the perfect location for startups because of the highly trained workforce and experts nearby. While research and technology are the main focus, any business can lease office space. Companies in the community can expect an endless array of resources within Cortex such as funding, education and mentorship. The “innovation centers� help make the process
