A HOME FOR
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
OUR VISION:
CONNECTED WORLD | CONNECTED SOLUTIONS
THE CHALLENGES OF AN INCREASINGLY CONNECTED WORLD REQUIRE CONNECTED SOLUTIONS. TECH PORT IS PORT SAN ANTONIO’S VISION FOR AN INNOVATION CAMPUS THAT:
1. Connects people with opportunities;
2. Connects education with employers; and
3. Connects buyers with sellers.
We have created an initial set of facilities to achieve and reinforce these connections. Ultimately, we look forward to this vision taking root across our entire campus and connecting capabilities located at our Port with audiences stakeholders throughout San Antonio, the state of Texas and the world.
In short, our vision is to build the future by providing connected innovations for a connected world.
TECH PORT SAN ANTONIO is our vision to leverage a unique industrial platform as a leader in facilitating the delivery of innovative technology solutions to some of the world’s largest industries, including:
Aerospace
Energy
Defense
Cybersecurity
Financial services
Medicine
Manufacturing
Supply-chain logistics
Port San Antonio is a proud member of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP)—a global organization that represents university-based innovation districts and technology hubs that support growth and development of dynamic communities of innovation.
OUR PLACE
For more than 100 years, the land that is now Port San Antonio has been a center for innovation. Established in 1917 as the site of the former Kelly Air Force Base—where chapters in aviation history were written—the Port has redeveloped the property over the past 20 years to focus on the continued evolution of global technologies.
Today, marquee names in aerospace, manufacturing, cybersecurity, robotics and other technologically advanced industries conduct an array of projects on our large site.
PORT FEATURES
The Port campus is a well-established and rapidly growing national center of deep, rich technological expertise and talent. Our 1,900-acre campus is unique in size, flexibility and location.
- Accessible by air, train and highway
- Near other key industry sectors
- Home to over 80 customers and 19,000+ workers
- Hangars and aircraft maintenance workshops
- Secure offices
- Large industrial facilities for manufacturing and prototyping
- Build-to-suit sites from 5 to 150 acres
Visit the Port's website at PortSanAntonio.us
OUR PLAN
CONNECTING TALENT, EDUCATION, AND INDUSTRY
We’ve created an Innovation Showroom and Education Center that connects buyers and sellers as the first step in growing an Innovation Campus. The Boeing Center at Tech Port opened in 2022. The 130,000 square-foot technology showplace:
- Generates interest in, and provides a place for, the delivery of tech careers and education opportunities
- Creates opportunities to showcase technologies and capabilities available to key industries
- Connects academic institutions with commercial, industrial, and government markets
- Generates opportunities for creative collaboration between innovators and key industries
- Augments and support the work of institutions of higher education focused on addressing national security priorities
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THE COMPONENTS
Technology Museum & Industry Showroom
The center provides Area 21, provided by San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT), a platform to expand its work connecting young people to futures in advanced technologies through unique exhibits and innovative STEM programs.
This space plays many important roles—giving audiences a glimpse into innovations and related careers in their community.
The center also serve as a showroom—much like a permanent world’s fair pavilion with rotating exhibits—that allows industry participants to sell their technologies locally, nationally and globally.
Tech Collaboration Lab
This large space equipped with state-of-the-art prototyping tools and IT infrastructure which includes operations by Tech Port Studios, allow technology firms, researchers and academia to work side-by-side and develop the next generation of innovations. The space can be configured for users ranging from startups to large tech firms and partnering universities.
Technology Arena and Conference Center
This large capacity arena is like no other in the region—equipped with A/V and LAN technology and highly configurable. The multi-use facility can host electronic gaming, robotics, cybersecurity and drone tournaments and also support technology demonstrations, conferences, training activities, trade shows, and live entertainment.
Its a magnet for the public, industry and educators alike, with a capacity of 3,100 guests.
A Culture of Tech Innovation
The Tech Port San Antonio campus is where an array of locally-based startups and blue-chip industry leaders are connecting with a world of opportunities. The Google Arts & Culture, a global digital initiative that highlights some of the world’s most important historic, cultural and artistic locations and organizations, has highlighted our presence as a technology hub. Explore why they call us Innovation City, USA.
OUR INDUSTRIES
A CONNECTED PLACE FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
THOUSANDS OF LEADING EXPERTS are already working in these fields on the Port campus.
CYBERSECURITY
- Over 1,000 experts strong
- National headquarters of the 16th Air Force (Cyber Command)
- Home to leading companies that support military and commercial clients
AEROSPACE
- Over 6,000 experts strong
- Modernization and support of military and commercial aircraft, including mechanical and digital infrastructure
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Leading innovators rely on the Port as they integrate robotics, sensors, AI, VR and big data to support an array of industries:
- Over 1,000 experts strong
- Aircraft modernization and maintenance
- Aircraft modernization and maintenance "Smart" robots supporting manufacturing and supply-chain operations
- Technical training through virtual reality
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
- Over 6,000 strong: senior leadership, uniformed civilian personnel and contractors
- National headquarters for key U.S. Air Force Missions, including:
- 16th Air Force / Cyber Command
- Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
- Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA)
A TRUE BUSINESS PARTNER
Our team's in-house expertise allows our customers to establish themselves quickly, operate smoothly and have a strategic partner at their side to support their business growth. Our services include:
- Construction design and management
- In-house construction permitting
- A full-range of property management services for specialized industrial and commercial facilities.
- In-house business development, marketing and communications support to help our customers connect with their customers
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SHARING SAN ANTONIO’S AMAZING TECH STORY WITH THE WORLD
