We’re 
waging war on infectious disease by bringing together a 
global network of health security experts, innovators and partners dedicated to 
improving human life.
TEXGHS MISSION & VISION
TEXGHS was founded in 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with a mission to spearhead the creation and success of a health security innovation ecosystem in Texas where equitable, inclusive solutions launch locally and grow globally.
TEXGHS' vision is to achieve health security through readiness, response, recovery and resiliency.
TEXGHS ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS
Partners, you are key to the successful operation of TEXGHS and you open the doors for innovation to thrive.
TEXGHS partners with global health leaders and industry-focused corporations that have made commitments to bettering global health security to combat infectious disease. These companies are leading the charge on global health innovation and seek the latest technology to improve health equity and security across the globe.
You give crucial support to TEXGHS innovators through mentorship, networking, and investment. Through these relationships with the consortium, TEXGHS partners become embedded in the global health security innovation ecosystem and get introduced to the industry’s most groundbreaking technology. Partnership also gives mission aligned organizations the chance to publicly commit to improving global health.
We represent a diverse group of stakeholders in
Healthcare
Urban Planning
Economic Development
Defense
Clean Energy
Biotechnology
Veterinary Medicine
Ecology
Web 3.0
Partner Benefits
- Exchange ideas and form connections with entrepreneurs
- Premier access to emerging and frontier stage health security technology and innovation
- Network virtually with industry colleagues around the world and explore collaboration
- Display your public commitment to global health security and health equity
- Mentorship and advising opportunities
- Professional development through health security programming
- Lecture and Speaking Engagements
- Conference and event sponsorship
- Curated partnering and business development opportunities
Meet Our Partners
TEXGHS ECOSYSTEM INNOVATORS
Do you have the latest innovation to make a difference?
TEXGHS was formed as a public service to support the work of innovators just like you. We recognize the importance of local to global solutions in health security, so if you are solving a problem that is unique to your community then we want to help! Regardless of where in the world you are located, we will work hard to put the power of the ecosystem behind you as you innovate to address infectious disease threats.
We know what infectious disease and global health startups need to succeed because we are in this with you. From networking to advice to workshops to introductions, we connect innovators with the people and resources they need to thrive.
We are an unprecedented network of thinkers & pioneers in global health innovation
TEXGHS seeks to eradicate infectious disease threats across the globe
We believe that the COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the immense technical, societal, and political challenge of pandemic response and prevention. TEXGHS addresses these global challenges through direct support for innovation and facilitating collaborative efforts across the academic, private, and public sectors.
Innovate with TEXGHS
A Vast Network
We help connect innovators to ecosystem partners for opportunities to collaborate and commercialize new medical technology and innovation.
Cross-Institutional Research Collaboration
We support research and innovation collaborations across academia that speed the commercialization of health security related technologies.
Connection to Investment & Funding
For startups, gaining exposure to the right network is challenging. Whether an innovator is in seed stage or ready for commercialization, a TEXGHS partner may be ready to invest with our help.
Visibility to local, state and federal governments
From our birthplace in Central Texas, TEXGHS has grown a global network of mission-aligned partners including representatives from India, Norway, Denmark, and Australia.
Global Health Security Experts
We work to connect the innovation industry to leaders in global health security. We foster communication and help the two meet for the benefit of global health.
Regulatory, Commercial and Prototyping
From grant writing to prototyping to legal and regulatory support, the TEXGHS ecosystem pulls together the proper resources to assist innovators with product development in infectious disease.
TEXGHS offers
A vast network of partners and innovators across the globe
TEXGHS is keeping our finger on the pulse and giving us opportunities we may not have achieved on our own, like participating in SXSW Demo Day. The culture of sharing has gifted us with a diverse network and potential partners. For now, our mission is to continue recruiting new customers we can serve, and we’ll get there faster because of TEXGHS.
Aaron PapermasterHighnote Co-Founder and Head of Operations, TEXGHS Innovator