﻿Cortex creates space for innovators from a diversity of backgrounds to transform ideas into solutions. Weaving together people, places, and organizations, Cortex accelerates inclusive economic growth in the St. Louis region. 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, BJC HealthCare, the University of Missouri – St. Louis, Saint Louis University, and the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Cortex Innovation District (CortexSTL.org) is an internationally recognized hub of innovation and entrepreneurship that is focused on accelerating inclusive economic growth in St. Louis. 

Business Development

Enterprise Software

Research

Cortex Innovation District

Sam Fiorello

Ben Daugherty

Wendy McKethan

Leslie Heusted

Gabriela S. Ramírez-Arellano

Brian Russell

Natalie Self

Maggie Crane

Mike Bozovich

Robert Cannon

Donn Rubin

Amy Kweskin

Leadership Team

Public and Economic Affairs Team

Program Management Team

Teams at Cortex Innovation District

Leadership Team

Public and Economic Affairs Team

Program Management Team