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SPOTLIGHT
Texas Biosciences: Driving Innovation, Patient Care, & Economic Growth
Texas is entering a defining moment for life sciences.
In Spring 2025, the Office of the Texas Governor released a bold five-year blueprint to strengthen Texas’ global competitiveness and accelerate economic growth. With Life Sciences & Biotechnology identified as a priority industry sector, THBI—the state’s leading life sciences industry association and public policy advocate—has been working closely with industry, academia, and economic development leaders to help shape the next phase of Texas bioscience leadership.
Exclusive Webinar Preview — February 12 at 11:00am
BioAustinCTX is pleased to host a special virtual presentation featuring Victoria Ford, CEO of THBI.
Victoria will share an inside look at THBI’s forthcoming statewide strategic report:
Texas Biosciences: Driving Innovation, Patient Care, and Economic Growth
A Strategic Plan for Advancing the Bioscience Ecosystem
This webinar will provide an exclusive early preview of the vision, priorities, and opportunities shaping the future of the Texas bioscience sector—spanning innovation, patient impact, workforce development, and long-term economic growth.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Events
Biofest Invest Pitch Applications are 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.
ATC February Roundtable Breakfast
Growing Global: Scaling your growth with Offshore, Nearshore and Outsourced Resourcing.
As businesses face talent shortages, warp-speed AI technology innovation, and pressure to scale efficiently, offshore, nearshore, and outsourced resourcing models have emerged as critical enablers of competitive advantage. This discussion will explore practical frameworks for building and expanding global teams, including how to select the right geographic markets, balance cost optimization with quality outcomes, and navigate cultural and operational complexities. Join moderator, Carlisha Robinson of CBR Ventures, in a strategic discussion with Austin-based outsourcing leaders Paul Brownell of Growth Acceleration Partners and others, sharing real-world experiences on governance models, technology advancements and infrastructure considerations, and change management strategies that drive successful global expansion and boost overall success.
NeuroTech Device Development Webinar
What does it really take to bring a NeuroTech medical device from idea to market? Join NAMSA and a panel of renowned Key Opinion Leaders – Dr. Brian Litt (neurologist and bioengineering pioneer) and Dr. James Kryzanski (neurosurgeon and medical device entrepreneur) – as we explore the hottest trends in NeuroTech medical device development, regulatory and clinical strategies in getting to market and being successful, and what payers and clinicians expect from clinical evidence.
TechCon SouthWest 2026
Texas’ premier innovation conference debuts in Austin, uniting startup founders, early-stage investors, C-level executives, and ecosystem builders. Expect real conversations, practical insights, and meaningful business investment opportunities across AI, Digital Health, life sciences, fintech, mobility, SaaS, semiconductors, and more—purpose-built for fast-growing startups and leaders shaping tomorrow
Texas Life Sciences Summit
THBI will host the Texas Life Sciences Summit March 31-April 1 in Austin. Join us for the statewide industry conference and expo that will explore the factors driving the growth of the life sciences ecosystem in Texas, facilitate further collaborations across the industry, and advance the economic impact of biotech innovation. This event will focus on Texas’ efforts to invest in innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and build a strong talent pool to support the growing industry.
L7LIVE Austin
L7LIVE Austin brings together the L7 community for two days of shared learning, practical insights, and panel discussions on the future of digital science. The event also welcomes local researchers, innovators, and operations teams interested in learning how leading life sciences organizations apply modern digital workflows and AI-ready data foundations across research, manufacturing, and diagnostics. Join us on March 31st and April 1st to connect with fellow professionals and the L7 team.
2026 Biofest Invest
Join us for the 6th Annual BioFest Invest Startup Conference and Pitch Competition. This spring event brings together leading Texas-based early‑stage startups, investors, insightful panel discussions, an engaging expo showcase, and a networking happy hour. Pitch applications are due by February 15, and early‑bird registration is available through February 28.
LOCAL NEWS
Labtopia, Inc. Partners with SORBA.ai
Labtopia, Inc. has partnered with SORBA.ai to integrate advanced no code industrial AI into laboratory operations, enabling labs to deliver real time predictive insights and support enterprise-wide operational improvement. The collaboration aims to transform laboratory data into actionable intelligence that enhances decision making for operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
L7 Informatics and Turnberry Solutions Announce Strategic Teaming Agreement to Accelerate Life Sciences Innovation at Enterprise Scale
The L7 Informatics / Turnberry Solutions partnership establishes a strategic teaming agreement to deliver enterprise digital transformation for life sciences and food companies. By combining L7|ESP® with Turnberry’s delivery-certainty, cloud-exclusive services model, the collaboration supports multi-site implementations, predictable deployments, and faster time-to-value across research, development, and manufacturing.
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Agilent 1260 Infinity vs. 1260 Infinity II HPLC: Which Is Right for Your Lab?
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is widely used across scientific industries, with Agilent systems known for reliability and precision. This guide compares the Agilent 1260 Infinity and 1260 Infinity II HPLC systems, highlighting differences to help you choose the best option for your lab.
CRB Horizons: Life Sciences 2025
Backed by insights from 400 global R&D and manufacturing leaders, the CRB Horizons: Life Sciences 2025 report reveals how the industry is building resilience, expanding pipelines, and empowering a motivated workforce to push innovation forward despite trade turbulence and regulatory flux.
Inneo Lab Seeking Senior Product Manager, Medical Device Innovation
We are seeking a strategic product manager who will take ownership of the end-to-end product development lifecycle and product operations for multiple products in our portfolio. This is not a narrow product role. It is ideal for someone who likes wearing multiple hats along the idea to market journey.
Requirements to apply:
- Product management experience in medical devices is required. A clinical degree is preferred. May be substituted by 5+ years of working with clinicians to translate ideas into user needs and design requirements.
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2026
Inneo Lab Seeking Business Development & Partnerships Manager
This role is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and closing revenue-generating partnerships by translating clinician-identified needs into industry collaborations across healthcare and medical device innovation.
Requirements to apply:
- Must have experience in tech transfer (must have exposure to vetting, market analysis, business development, contracts & licensing) or related fields. Must have medical device experience.
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2026
BioAustinCTX Seeking Membership & Marketing Coordinator
BioAustinCTX is seeking a highly motivated, tech-savvy, and results-driven Marketing & Membership Coordinator to manage our event planning and execution, membership engagement, marketing, and community-building efforts. This role requires a proactive self-starter that can organize and execute membership events, manage back office operations (web, social media, accounting system, membership renewals), and task and coordinate volunteers to accomplish BioAustinCTX projects. This individual has the ability to work independently while driving measurable impact.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator and digital strategist who excels at building relationships and knows how to leverage technology to expand audience reach and engagement. They will be critical in growing BioAustinCTX’s presence within the life sciences ecosystem, ensuring that our members stay engaged, informed, and connected.
BioAustinCTX Seeking Executive Director
BioAustinCTX is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the life sciences ecosystem in Austin and Central Texas by fostering connections, collaboration, and industry growth. We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Director to lead our organization, expand membership, and elevate BioAustinCTX as the region’s premier life sciences industry network.
This role requires a seasoned leader with deep expertise in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, or healthcare innovation sectors. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industry development, business strategy, sponsorship and stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to scale sponsorship and membership organizations and drive impact.
This is a part-time position transitioning to a full-time position.
BioNTX Job Board
Career Connections
We equip underserved jobseekers with 21st-century skills and connect them to Digital Marketing careers across the US. With a focus on underserved communities, we amplify the online presence of small businesses, while launching the careers of jobseekers.
The Global Medical Device Job Board
What if, there was a one-stop shop for candidates and companies looking for top medical device opportunities and talent, worldwide Increase your network with more than 150,000 medical device industry professionals to access exclusive top talent and list incredible jobs in the medical device industry. The job board will always be free to job seekers, and hiring companies will receive their first 90 days of unlimited job postings free.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Judges/Volunteers needed for the Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair, February 18-21, 2026
The Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GARSEF) is one of the largest and oldest regional science fairs in Texas. In its 70th year, it now covers 14 counties and 55 school districts as well as private, charter and home schools. Junior and Senior Division students (middle and high school, respectively) will enter their projects in one of 19 different science categories, with winners in each advancing to the state fair, and the top overall projects advancing to the International Science & Engineering Fair. Since judging is competitive, we need subject matter experts in each category to evaluate the projects.
Serving as a judge for the fair offers an opportunity to engage with the community and to encourage inquiring young minds. For more information about judging, visit https://austinscience.org/judge . For more information about volunteering, visit https://austinscience.org/volunteer
University of Texas College of Natural Sciences Hands-On Health Fair
We are excited to invite you to participate in our Hands-On Health Fair, a dynamic and engaging event that connects UT students with healthcare organizations and professionals who define the industry today.
We are looking for partners to participate in one (or both) of the following ways:
- Host an Interactive Table: Give pre-health students a mini experiential learning opportunity!
- Health Mentorship Lounge: We invite medical students, residents, and current healthcare professionals to join us in this relaxed, welcoming space.
Undergraduates will visit the lounge to ask candid questions about medical careers, training pathways, work-life balance, and professional growth.
BioAustinCTX Seeking Grant Writing Volunteers
• Determines grant proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for grant proposals (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Prepares grant proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and finalizing.
• Supported by the BioAustinCTX Board
BioAustinCTX Seeking Volunteers
Austin Chamber Talent Ambassador program
We partner with nearby businesses who offer learning opportunities (guest speakers, internships, apprenticeships, etc.), and connect them to local schools, post-secondary institutions, and those facing barriers to employment.
BioAustinCTX
We are seeking volunteers to help collect and compile data to map the healthcare landscape in Austin. If interested, please fill our volunteer form.
