Austin Innovation District Network News: COVID-19

Moving Forward During a Pandemic

COVID-19 is affecting our community in unprecedented ways. Currently, we are inspired by stories of Innovation District responses to the global pandemic we are all facing. We are meeting virtually with collaborators and considering how we might rethink our role in the community now and in the future.

Stay tuned as we work to support the Central Texas Health Innovation ecosystem and check out some recent news from around the District and across the Network amidst Austin’s latest shelter-in-place order. 

Around The District

Dell Med Launches COVID-19 ATX Exchange

Recently, Dell Medical School launched the COVID-19 ATX Exchange. This new initiative from Dell Med highlights vetted and prioritized needs from local organizations. Now they need creative ideas from the community to help meet the local health needs. The exchange brings together experts, innovators and leaders from across our community to help vet, triage & coordinate needs. Visit the Exchange.

Our Affinity partners are considering how we might move forward individually (Check out what THBD is doing) and collectively as supporters of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration in 2020 and beyond during this unprecedented time.  

Join the Central Texas Health Innovation Relief LinkedIn Group

With a shared interest in how we might stay connected and move forward, the CCI Affinity Network has created a new group. Stay linked with resources and information shared by our partners as we collectively work through the COVID-19 pandemic. Join our LinkedIn Group, Central Texas Health Innovation Relief. Request to join today. Share resources and opportunities you come across, ask questions, and let’s stay together even when we have to be physically apart. Stay social by also joining the BioAustin LinkedIn Group.

Ready to explore joining our network with one of these partners? Learn more on on ‘For Companies’ page. You’ll be in great company!

Resources

Discover the latest findings from our community and beyond.

We hope to provide resources to help our community stay informed and up to date. Use the hashtag #AustinInnovates across social platforms and we’ll amplify your message. 

COVID-19 Continuous Updates 

Stay updated on community health with Central Health’s COVID-19 information page and the City of Austin’s Public Health Page

Integral Care, our local mental health authority, is also open and providing services. Please visit Integral Care’s website for more information or call 512-472-4357 to get help. 

The Downtown Austin Alliance is keeping an updated page with resources and information on safety measures and you can find materials on the Austin Chamber’s site too

Austin Chamber Relief Webinar Recaps

Check out some of these webinar recaps the Chamber has put together for local businesses. 

  • Pulse on Policy webinar recap: Disaster relief for small business. Watch Now.

  • PowerUp webinar recap: Implications for business. Watch Now.

 

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Victoria O'Dell, Program and Communications Manager, Capital City Innovation
As program and communications manager of Capital City Innovation, Victoria facilitates channels for collaborative work around Austin's emerging Innovation district in downtown Austin and beyond. Previously, she was a freelance designer working with non-profits, small businesses, and startups across Austin.

Follow Victoria on Twitter @victoria_odell

 

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