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SPOTLIGHT
SAVE THE DATE: BioBash Fall 2026 — Central Texas Life Science Success Stories
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Austin Community College – Highland Campus
Mark your calendar for BioBash Fall 2026, Central Texas’ premier life science networking event!
This fall, BioBash will celebrate “Success Stories” from across the Greater Austin life science ecosystem. We’ll hear from leaders representing both established and emerging life science organizations that have achieved notable milestones over the past year—and learn more about the companies, people, and innovations driving the continued growth of our region’s life science community.
For nearly two decades, BioBash has brought together the Central Texas life science community for an evening of connections, conversations, and collaboration. This fall’s event will once again bring together approximately 250–300 professionals from across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare innovation, academia, investment, and the broader life science ecosystem.
Registration
September 21 — Priority registration opens for BioAustinCTX members
October 12 — General registration opens
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations interested in supporting BioBash and gaining visibility across the Central Texas life science community.
Interested in becoming a BioBash sponsor? Contact us at operations@bioaustinctx.com to learn more about available opportunities.
Save the date and stay tuned—our first “Success Stories” speakers, event sponsors, and registration details will be announced soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Events
CNS Career Fair at UT Austin
Connect with UT Austin’s College of Natural Sciences – Looking to engage with the next generation of life science talent? The UT Austin College of Natural Sciences has 11,000+ students across 15 undergraduate majors.
To recruit CNS undergraduates for internships and full-time roles, register for the CNS Career Fair on 9/15 by August 24th. To sign up for the fair and other engagement opportunities, contact the Career Services Employer and Alumni Engagement Team at cnsrecruit@austin.utexas.edu
2026 Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience
The BioMedSA Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience recognizes outstanding leaders and pioneers shaping the future of health and human advancement. This distinguished program honors both regional and national innovators whose contributions span patient care, scientific discovery, education, leadership, public policy, and medical technology—fields that collectively drive progress and improve lives.
2026 iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit
The BioNTX iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit is North Texas’s premier convening for the bioscience community, bringing together industry leaders, pioneering researchers, investors, and innovators to explore what’s next in healthcare and life sciences.
Join us at iC³ 2026 to be part of the conversations shaping the future of life sciences and healthcare in North Texas and beyond. Register, sponsor, or engage and help define what comes next.
ATC Roundtable Breakfast: Selling Tech in 2026: What Still Works, What’s Changing, and Where AI Fits
Tech Sales is evolving quickly. New technologies, shifting buyer expectations, changing economic conditions, and new approaches to talent and training are all reshaping how companies think about growth.
At the September ATC Roundtable Breakfast, our panel will explore what they are seeing across the sales landscape today, where companies are adjusting, what challenges are emerging, and what leaders should be paying attention to as they plan for the months ahead.
OriGen’s New Headquarters Grand Opening: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Open House
We are pleased to invite you to join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of OriGen Biomedical’s new headquarters and manufacturing facility, followed by an open house. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter for OriGen as we expand our capabilities, invest in advanced manufacturing, and continue supporting life-saving therapies around the world. We would be honored to celebrate this moment with our valued partners, customers, and community.
THBI Fall Policy Summit and Luminary Awards Dinner
The Fall Policy Summit is a half-day conference with conversations focused on the latest ground breaking research, state and federal policy initiatives, and updates on what Texas biotech is doing to put patients at the forefront of innovation. The day concludes with the Luminary Awards Dinner where we recognize the industry leaders who have furthered innovation in Texas.
15th Annual Texas Life Science Forum
The Texas Life Science Forum, co-hosted by BioHouston and Rice Alliance, is the premier life science and healthtech event in Texas that brings together members from industry, emerging life science companies, academic and investors. Hear pitches from innovative and early stage life science companies, network and enjoy exciting panels, keynotes and speakers. Early bird registration is now open
LOCAL NEWS
White Paper: Global GLP-1 Peptide Development Across The US, EU, and Asia
This white paper examines the GLP-1 landscape across the United States, the European Union, and Asia. It outlines how regional approval pathways, reimbursement and access policies, supply pressures, safety-monitoring expectations, and enforcement priorities can shape development and commercialization strategies.
SK pharmteco to Attend CPHI, Showcasing Multimodal CDMO Capabilities and Global Manufacturing Infrastructure
SK pharmteco will attend CPHI and sponsor the CPHI Sustainability Summit and the Sustainability Theater.
L7 Informatics Unveils L7|ESP® 2026.1, Solidifying the Premier Agentic Operating System for Precision Sciences
L7 Informatics has released L7|ESP® 2026.1, advancing its unified platform as an Agentic Operating System for Precision Sciences. The release introduces the L7|SYNAPSE™ AI framework, delivers up to 100x faster evaluation performance, and adds advanced NORs and PARs compliance modeling to help life sciences organizations execute scientific and manufacturing operations with speed, precision, and control.
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Fall 2026 Texas Health Catalyst Challenge
There’s still time to apply for the Fall 2026 Texas Health Catalyst (TxHC) Challenge! Applications are due this Sunday, Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
TxHC helps UT Austin innovators move promising health and life sciences solutions toward real-world impact through customized mentorship, expert guidance, commercialization support, and up to $50,000 in milestone-based strategic funding. This fall, we are seeking proposals through:
- Advancing Women’s Health and Child Health Innovation
We invite bold, multidisciplinary solutions addressing unmet needs across women’s and child health – from reproductive, ovarian and maternal health to pediatric, newborn, adolescent, developmental and chronic health conditions. - NEW: XPRIZE Ovarian Health Partnership
This cycle, Texas Health Catalyst is partnering with XPRIZE to help accelerate innovation in women’s health. Applicants working in ovarian health may choose to align their TxHC projects with the goals of the upcoming XPRIZE Ovarian Health competition, creating a potential pathway from TxHC project development and validation to a competitive XPRIZE application in 2027. - General Open Call
Not working in women’s or child health? We still want to hear from you. TxHC’s general open call welcomes health and life sciences innovations across therapeutic areas and technologies with the potential to improve health and health care.
Why apply?
- Up to $50,000 in milestone-based strategic funding
- Customized industry, clinical and commercialization mentorship
- Connections to collaborators, strategic partners and funders
- A structured pathway to de-risk and advance your innovation
Eligible applicants: UT Austin faculty and staff, as well as residents, fellows, post-docs, medical students and graduate students with faculty supervision.
Applications close Sunday, Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m.
Have an innovation that could make an impact? Apply now – or share this opportunity with a UT Austin colleague or team who should know about it.
Cereus Diagnostics Seeking Research Associate, Molecular Assay Development
Cereus Diagnostics is an agile, fast-growing biotechnology startup developing novel diagnostic assays. We’re looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to join as a core technical team member. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems, and is excited to help develop novel molecular diagnostic assays from early feasibility through analytical validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostic Assay Execution & Validation
- Multiplex PCR & Capillary Electrophoresis
- Primer & Assay Design
- Data Evaluation & Troubleshooting
- Growth & Leadership
Qualifications
- Education — Bachelors + 5 years, Masters + 2 years, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotech, or related life science discipline
- Experience — 2+ years experience developing, validating, or executing molecular assays (PCR/qPCR)
- Technical Mastery — Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot experimental problems and optimize molecular biology workflows.
- Detail-oriented data recording and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, startup environment.
If interested, contact Jeff SoRelle for more information
ACC biotechnology interns are available for hire!
Looking for skilled biotechnology talent?
ACC biotechnology interns are available to hire every semester and bring hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, biomanufacturing, quality assurance and quality control, documentation, and cutting-edge instrumentation.
Whether you need support with daily operations, research activities, or special projects, ACC interns can contribute immediately while helping you build your future workforce.
Interested in meeting candidates?
Complete our Intern Request Form. There is no obligation and no commitment to hire. The form simply lets us know that you would like to review resumes and connect with qualified students.
Questions? Contact us at internships@austincc.edu.
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 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
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.
