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.

  continues! 🌷 Meet us TOMORROW for a chance to unwind, while connecting with neighbors! After Hours at Vicia is your ne...
04/21/2026

continues! 🌷
Meet us TOMORROW for a chance to unwind, while connecting with neighbors! After Hours at Vicia is your new midweek ritual—a happy hour set in the Wine Garden and designed for easy, open-air enjoyment with the community around you.

Here’s what to expect:
🍺 $6 beers
🍷 $10 glasses of wine (sommelier-selected)
🍸 $10 cocktails (bartender-curated)
🍴 $4–$6 seasonal snacks featuring fresh spring produce from regional farmers
🎶 Live music from local artist Sya Collins

Come for the food and drinks, stay for the atmosphere and conversation. Whether you’re bringing coworkers or flying solo, this is the perfect excuse to step away from your desk and into Vicia, a 2026 Award finalist for Outstanding Restaurant. See you there!

More on tomorrow's Spring@Cortex festivities: grab your reusable bag or tote, and sustainably shop! 🛍️ As apart of tomor...
04/20/2026

More on tomorrow's Spring@Cortex festivities: grab your reusable bag or tote, and sustainably shop! 🛍️

As apart of tomorrow's Earth Day celebration alongside Food Truck Tuesday, Cortex Green Team wraps us this year's Clothing Exchange with Shopping Day!

All clothes are FREE for the taking, for all Cortex District professionals! And leftover clothing items will support job seekers at Independence Center St. Louis! ♻️

Help combat fast fashion, keep clothes out of the landfill, and update your wardrobe -- while grabbing lunch! What's not to love?

See you at Cortex Commons tomorrow!

Final call! ⏰ TOMORROW is the last day to drop off donations for this year’s   Clothing Exchange.That blazer you no long...
04/16/2026

Final call! ⏰ TOMORROW is the last day to drop off donations for this year’s Clothing Exchange.

That blazer you no longer wear? It could be a part of someone else’s wardrobe!

Bring your pre-loved professional clothing to 20 S. Sarah or 4220 Duncan and help extend the life of quality workwear. More details on drop off instructions and acceptable clothing items: https://www.cortexstl.org/gather/events/cortex-green-team-clothing-exchange

Thank you to everyone who’s already shown up—your donations are helping reduce textile waste and making sustainability more tangible across our community! 🌍

FIVE days to go! 🌯🍟☀️We’re kicking off   at Cortex Commons, alongside  's Earth Day celebration. It's the perfect excuse...
04/15/2026

FIVE days to go! 🌯🍟☀️

We’re kicking off at Cortex Commons, alongside 's Earth Day celebration. It's the perfect excuse to step away from your desk and get outside for a lunch break!

Join us for sunshine, community, and Duchess Rose Royal Street Food serving up gourmet wraps, sandwiches, and fries. See you there!

ONE WEEK until Earth Day at Cortex! 🌱 Enjoy sunshine, lunch at our first Food Truck Tuesday of 2026, local sustainabilit...
04/14/2026

ONE WEEK until Earth Day at Cortex! 🌱

Enjoy sunshine, lunch at our first Food Truck Tuesday of 2026, local sustainability resources and more. Check out what to expect and share with a friend or colleague -- see you there!

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THIS WEEKEND: Get your bags of pre-loved, professional clothing ready for Cortex Green Team's Clothing Exchange! Donate ...
04/10/2026

THIS WEEKEND: Get your bags of pre-loved, professional clothing ready for Cortex Green Team's Clothing Exchange!

Donate high-quality professional attire and shop new-to-you workwear at this free community event.

📆 Drop Off Week is Monday–Friday, April 13–17!
📍 DROP OFF LOCATIONS: 20 S. Sarah and 4220 Duncan

View drop off details and acceptable clothing items here: https://www.cortexstl.org/gather/events/cortex-green-team-clothing-exchange

🛍 Then join us to SHOP the exchange on Tuesday, April 21, at Cortex Commons during Earth Day + Food Truck Tuesday!

Clean out your closet, give clothes a second life, and find something new (to you). See you there 🌎

Announcing: Spring at Cortex is here! 🌱🌤️🌷🌳👋   Beginning this month: Step outside for a season of outdoor events at Cort...
04/01/2026

Announcing: Spring at Cortex is here! 🌱🌤️🌷🌳👋

Beginning this month: Step outside for a season of outdoor events at Cortex Commons and throughout the District. Think sunshine, fresh air, free WiFi, and plenty of reasons to step away from your desk -- for lunch, collaboration, or a quick break.

Save the Date: Tuesday, April 21st for the return of Food Truck Tuesdays and for Cortex Green Team's Earth Day celebration -- both in Cortex Commons. Spread the word and bring a friend!

Swipe through for upcoming District events in April and explore the full Cortex District Events calendar here: https://www.cortexstl.org/gather/events

Filament CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center Move by BJC Tech STL Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis Easterseals Midwest Remains LLC: Reuse and Recycle

Next Wednesday: join Cortex & our friends at CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center St. Louis at For The Women, a Women’s His...
03/17/2026

Next Wednesday: join Cortex & our friends at CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center St. Louis at For The Women, a Women’s History Month experience centering community and celebration. 💐

The afternoon kicks off with a lunchtime conversation featuring Lauren Colbert of Filament on building meaningful professional relationships, then ease into an afternoon social with headshots, a flower bar, pop-up shopping, cocktails/mocktails, and music by DJ Sweet Tea.

If you’re looking to grow your network and connect with inspiring women across the District, we hope to see you there.

📍 4240 Duncan Ave
🗓 Wed 3/25, 12–3 PM

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-women-2026-tickets-1983969404897

With over 400 companies and 5000 professionals in our 200-acre District, Cortex is proud to celebrate   and all of the c...
03/14/2026

With over 400 companies and 5000 professionals in our 200-acre District, Cortex is proud to celebrate and all of the creativity, collaboration and community happening all across our region!

As we support our District’s entrepreneurs, nonprofits, locally-based corporations and more — Cortex is proud to be ! Enjoy all of today’s festivities — more info at .

Tomorrow, it's all about coffee and community! ☀️☕️Missed February’s free pop-up with District café Park Avenue Coffee? ...
03/10/2026

Tomorrow, it's all about coffee and community! ☀️☕️

Missed February’s free pop-up with District café Park Avenue Coffee? No worries — we’ve got another chance for you to start your Wednesday off right.

Join us tomorrow from 8:00–9:30 AM for FREE coffee from Cortex at a special location: 1st Floor Lobby Café at 4220 Duncan.

Whether you’re craving a hot latte, cold brew, tea, or decaf, there’s something for everyone — and it’s all on us.

Come sip, stay, and connect with neighbors in the District, learn more about Cortex resources, and make some new connections along the way.

See you in the morning!

Cortex is proud to introduce our 2025 Impact Report, a 32-page look at the progress shaping our 200-acre innovation dist...
03/09/2026

Cortex is proud to introduce our 2025 Impact Report, a 32-page look at the progress shaping our 200-acre innovation district and the people driving it forward: http://www.cortexstl.org/impactreport

From championing entrepreneurs to supporting high-growth startups and strengthening the District’s physical infrastructure, 2025 was a year defined by action and impact. Cortex continues to bring together talent, technology, and collaboration to help move St. Louis innovation forward.

Throughout the week, please join us as we continue to feature the people, companies, and partnerships moving our mission forward.

Spring is on the horizon, and March is full of opportunities to learn, connect, and recharge at Cortex. 🌱 From Tech STL ...
03/02/2026

Spring is on the horizon, and March is full of opportunities to learn, connect, and recharge at Cortex. 🌱 From Tech STL skill-building workshops and Move by BJC + CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center wellness events to networking and FREE Park Avenue Coffee, there’s something for everyone in the District.

Check out this month's events! For daily District updates and more details, follow us on Instagram Stories and view our full Events calendar: https://www.cortexstl.org/gather/events

Address

4240 Duncan Avenue, Ste 200
St. Louis, MO
63110

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13145314500

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