News and Insights
Discover the Latest
from Cortex
Welcome to the Cortex News page, where we bring you the latest developments and stories from our thriving innovation district.

Featured Story:
At Cortex, we’re committed to inclusive growth
Cortex Restaurant Vicia Selected as 2026 James...
The restaurant led by Michael and Tara Gallina is one of five finalists nationally for the Outstanding Restaurant category.
Cortex District Member Taylor Geospatial Featured...
Earlier this month, the Taylor Geospatial Institute and the Taylor Geospatial Engine were consolidated into a single nonprofit organization focused on...
Video: Cortex Draws Global Interest in Science and...
Midtown hub has attracted more than $1.3 billion in investment over 25 years.
Construction Starts on Apartments at Cortex...
Keeley Properties has started construction on the Iris apartment building at Clayton Avenue and Sarah Street in the Cortex tech district. The project is...
$37M Mixed-Use Cortex Development Breaks Ground
The project at the corner of Clayton & Sarah will deliver 174 apartments and ground-floor retail space.
Cortex District Member Per Scholas St. Louis is...
The nonprofit at Cortex is providing free classes and wraparound support for ambitious St. Louisans.
Three Cortex Companies featured in 2026 Startups...
The Startups to Watch program each year identifies a new group of up-and-coming startup companies in St. Louis that are best positioned for growth.
CI Select Plans HQ Move to Cortex
CI Select will become part of a project that includes new Mexican restaurant, Chico Bueno.
Cortex District Member Wugen Receives FDA...
The therapy, named Sofi-cel, will treat malignancies in patients with patients with relapsed or refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or T-cell...
Vicia Selected as 2026 James Beard Awards...
Restauranteurs Tara and Michael Gallina opened the restaurant in the Cortex District in 2017.










