Cortex Innovation Community

Cortex Innovation Community Cortex is a vibrant innovation space serving as an inclusive economic engine for St. Louis. Louis, BJC HealthCare, the University of Missouri – St.

Cortex creates equitable economic impacts by leveraging high-quality facilities, developing programs that build knowledge and networks, and convening strategic partnerships that attract and support emerging and established companies. Founded in 2002 through a collaboration of Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, and the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Cortex Innovation Commun

ity (CortexSTL.org) is an internationally recognized hub of innovation and entrepreneurship that is focused on accelerating inclusive economic growth in St.

🚨 New Lunch Delivery Alert for Cortex! 🚨Winslow's Table is now delivering fresh, seasonal cuisine every Thursday – right...
08/18/2025

🚨 New Lunch Delivery Alert for Cortex! 🚨

Winslow's Table is now delivering fresh, seasonal cuisine every Thursday – right to Cortex! Brought to you by the team behind award-winning District restaurant Vicia, ordering is simple:

🗓️ Place your order by Wednesday at noon.
📍 Pick up Thursday at 11:30am, at one of three designated delivery locations at 4220 and 4240 Duncan buildings.

View the menu and order today: https://www.toasttab.com/catering/winslowstable/menu/cortex%20catering%20delivery/checkou

There’s something for everyone this August at Cortex! ☀️ Browse this month's featured events! And while you’re in the Di...
08/05/2025

There’s something for everyone this August at Cortex! ☀️

Browse this month's featured events! And while you’re in the District, don’t forget to swing by and enjoy free WiFi at Cortex Commons all month long.

For daily updates and more event details, follow us on Instagram Stories and visit our Events calendar: https://www.cortexstl.org/gather/events

This summer, Cortex has led efforts to support our neighbors tragically affected by the tornado in May with monthly clea...
07/28/2025

This summer, Cortex has led efforts to support our neighbors tragically affected by the tornado in May with monthly clean-ups in North City and a month-long donation drive. As relief has transitioned into recovery, Cortex continues to support and function as a space for innovation, collaboration and conversation.

Tomorrow, we pivot our focus to host an important discussion via lunch-and-learn -- on how local disaster recovery has been impacted by geography, race and history in the St. Louis region. Please join us for this session, led by Annissa McCaskill, executive director for Forward Through Ferguson.

Pro tip: stop by in Cortex Commons to grab lunch before heading over to 20 South Sarah! Spud Shack Food Truck will be the featured truck for the day.

Let’s Keep Showing Up for Our Community — Safely. ❤️ continues TOMORROW and sign-ups/walk-ons are still available! Sig...
07/21/2025

Let’s Keep Showing Up for Our Community — Safely. ❤️ continues TOMORROW and sign-ups/walk-ons are still available! Sign-up here: https://app2.planningpod.com/?fuseaction=surveys.surveyChoice&i=eyJ1dWlkIjoiNURFNjEyRjMtOTExRi0wM0VBLUQ0RDE3Qjg2ODRBRjRBQUUifQ%3D%3D

We’re continuing cleanup efforts in North City tomorrow (10AM–1PM), but please know there’s an excessive heat advisory in effect. Your safety comes first — if you’re not up for outdoor work, we’ll have indoor tasks available at 4601 Pope Ave.

📍 NEW Meetup Spot: 4422 W Florissant Ave, 63115
🚗 Park along Carrie Ave (No carpool from Cortex)
🕘 Please arrive by 9:45AM

We’ll be:
🌲 Cutting up & hauling downed trees
🧹 Cleaning up trash in the alley
🛠️ Indoor support work if needed

What to bring: water, sunscreen, PPE, long sleeves/pants, gloves, closed-toe shoes — and if possible, chainsaws, tarps, or wheelbarrows.

We’ll provide tools, snacks, and plenty of cold water. Let’s take breaks and look out for each other. 💧☀️

Hope to see you there! 🙌

🚨 You are invited to a thought-provoking Lunch & Learn: "Equity After Crisis: Responding to Disasters in St. Louis"This ...
07/16/2025

🚨 You are invited to a thought-provoking Lunch & Learn: "Equity After Crisis: Responding to Disasters in St. Louis"

This free, interactive session will unpack how race, geography, and history influence disaster response and recovery in St. Louis. Through storytelling and local insight, we’ll look at the roots of today’s unequal outcomes — and how we can respond with equity.

🎙 Facilitated by Annissa McCaskill, Executive Director of Forward Through Ferguson
🍱 Bring your own lunch (Pro tip: stop by a Cortex District restaurant or in the Commons beforehand to grab your meal!)
✅ Open to all — bring a friend and join the conversation!

We hope to see you there!

💻 Too much screen time? Step away, recharge, and reconnect—with nature and your Cortex neighbors. This is an opportunity...
07/08/2025

💻 Too much screen time? Step away, recharge, and reconnect—with nature and your Cortex neighbors. This is an opportunity to grab some sunshine, stretch your legs and build community beyond the inbox.
Join the District for Food Truck Tuesdays, our first FREE coffee with Travelin' Tom's Wed 7/9 and free wi-fi available anytime in the Commons! See flyers for more details, and see you outside! ☀️

Happy July ☀️ The summer is in full motion at Cortex! There are plenty of opportunities to get outside and meet other fo...
07/01/2025

Happy July ☀️ The summer is in full motion at Cortex! There are plenty of opportunities to get outside and meet other folks in the District -- including free wifi and in Cortex Commons, as well as free coffee in Innovation Plaza on 7/9. Join us for sunshine, community and more!

For daily updates and more event details, follow us on Stories and visit our Events calendar: https://www.cortexstl.org/gather/events

LAST WEEK to join the District in helping our neighbors in need! 🫂Thank you to all who participated in Cortex's District...
06/27/2025

LAST WEEK to join the District in helping our neighbors in need! 🫂

Thank you to all who participated in Cortex's District-Wide Donation Drive over the course of this month! Because of your generosity, we have collected over 1600 essential items for our neighbors who were hit hard by the recent tornado disaster.

In partnership with ULSTL, we present the final week of donation collection (June 30-July 3,) as the District "Nurtures Families", supporting families impacted by the storm. See donation list above.

One week left! We hope you'll consider adding these items to your weekend shopping list and drop them off next week at a Cortex District location near your workspace!

LOCATION CHANGE, due to the current heat advisory: It’s too hot to handle—so we’re bringing Kaleidoscope Market inside! ...
06/24/2025

LOCATION CHANGE, due to the current heat advisory: It’s too hot to handle—so we’re bringing Kaleidoscope Market inside! ☀️➡️❄️

Tomorrow, come cool off with Cortex at 4240 Duncan -- same day and time, same celebration, same community! Local Black and Q***r entrepreneurs will be featured: bring a friend and enjoy a little shopping. Let’s keep the market vibes alive without breaking a sweat -- see you tomorrow!

Due to the extreme heat warning from St. Louis City EMA, Cortex is canceling tomorrow morning's Clean Up. Registrants, p...
06/23/2025

Due to the extreme heat warning from St. Louis City EMA, Cortex is canceling tomorrow morning's Clean Up. Registrants, please check your emails for more information! Everyone, please stay safe and cool.

The sun can't stop our support: Cortex's District-wide donation drive for neighbors impacted by May's tornado is still underway! See this week's donation list and more information: https://www.cortexstl.org/gather/events/district-wide-donations-drive-68420d4fa18a06.42813539

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