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Global Investment & Innovation Newsletter, January 2025

Discover the latest updates shaping Austin’s global business ecosystem—from upcoming events and groundbreaking announcements to the launch of Opportunity Austin’s Soft-Landing Program. Explore how we’re fostering innovation, investment, and opportunity across the region. 

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Colossal Biosciences valued at more than $10B after latest funding round: Colossal Biosciences, a groundbreaking startup with operations in Austin, has raised $200M, officially making it a rare “decacorn” in the startup world.

IPA Roundtable: Attracting Investment to U.S. secondary FDI Cities: Economic development chiefs debate the appeal and challenges of the country’s tier-2 investment hubs

 

Texas and the Zlín Region will cooperate, the partnership will connect companies and universities: The signed memorandum is intended to open the way for Zlín companies to the USA and vice versa.

Soft-landing program

We’re excited to announce that Opportunity Austin’s Regional Soft-Landing Program webpage is now live—explore how we can help your business thrive in Austin! Opportunity Austin’s Soft-Landing Program is designed to support startups, SMEs, and global enterprises entering the Austin market by providing tailored resources, services, and connections to ease their transition.  

Events spotlight

– IC Taiwan Grand Challenge: Showcase your innovation globally, compete for a $30,000 prize, and present at Asia’s top tech exhibitions.

– Expo Manufactura: Connect with global and Mexican manufacturing leaders in industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical devices.

– Access the Americas Brazil: Join the largest U.S.-led trade mission in São Paulo, featuring insights from U.S. diplomats across 20 countries in the Americas.

Austin innovation Ecosystem

Put your company on the map in Austin’s booming business ecosystem! Claim your free profile now to attract investors, forge partnerships, and access game-changing opportunities. 

from our blog

Innovation, Investment, and Global Collaboration: 2024 Recap: In 2024, Opportunity Austin hosted 80 inbound delegations from across the world. Learn more about how we have worked to enhance the region’s connectivity to global markets.

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Several recent developments point to how the Austin region’s innovation economy is evolving in real time. Breakthroughs in emerging sectors like aerospace and defense, life sciences, and digital infrastructure are being matched by record levels of startup investment and top national job growth rankings. Together, these signals reflect how emerging technologies are translating into tangible economic outcomes across the region. Workforce development and infrastructure are advancing in parallel, aligning talent and capacity with the needs of these industries and supporting the region’s ability to scale.

No. 1 Best Performing Top 50 US job market for job growth in 2025, creating 27,200 jobs (2.0%).

Economic Indicators is a numbers update on select indicators in the Central Texas region that chronicle economic activity on a monthly or quarterly basis. The report and associated Excel files are posted on or about the first Wednesday of the month.

As we close out the first quarter of 2026, the strength of the Austin region’s diversified economy is clear, both in the data and across our communities.

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