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The Austin to San Antonio corridor has drawn major manufacturing investment from companies like Toyota, Samsung, Tesla, and Boeing. Many of the small firms building new products, processes, and technologies nearby are not yet connected to those buyers, or don't yet hold the certifications buyers require.
TAMAC closes that gap. Through virtual workshops, one-on-one advising, buyer introductions, and capital readiness support, companies work toward qualifying as suppliers. Buyers get a shorter, more secure supply chain with more qualified suppliers close to home.
The program runs in two stages over 2027 and ends with a public Demo Day at the Boeing Center at Tech Port San Antonio.
<div anchor>Program Timeline</div>
Program Timeline
Applications close: December 11, 2026. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so apply early.
January 2027: Stage 1 begins (20 companies, online, 6 to 8 weeks)
April to July 2027: Stage 2 and buyer sessions (8 to 10 companies)
August 2027: Demo Day
<div anchor>Program Benefits</div>
Program Benefits
- No cost: Everything is free for selected companies.
- Targeted workshops: Business model validation, customer discovery, the certifications needed to sell in the corridor, SBIR/STTR proposal preparation, capital strategy, and pitch coaching.
- 1:1 advising and matchmaking: A dedicated advisor and an action plan covering buyer introductions, supplier qualification, capital readiness, SBIR/STTR, and IP.
- Buyer sessions: Hear directly from the region's large buyers about what they look for in a supplier.
- Demo Day: Pitch to investors, anchor buyers, and partners at Tech Port San Antonio.
- A 90-day plan: Every Stage 1 company leaves with a plan to win a customer, contract, or funding.
- Ongoing network: Companies not selected for Stage 2 keep access to TAMAC events, cluster partners, and referrals.
<div anchor>How It Works</div>
How It Works
Stage 1: 20 companies, online, 6 to 8 weeks. Practical workshops and one-on-one advising, about 2 to 5 hours a week. At the end, a panel of investors and industry experts reviews each company's 90-day plan.
Stage 2: 8 to 10 companies, about three months. Dedicated advisors, buyer introductions, and help qualifying as a supplier, raising money, and writing grant proposals. Some meetings are in person as needed.
<div anchor>Who Should Apply?</div>
Who Should Apply?
Startups, product companies that also manufacture, and established manufacturers adding something new. Your company must:
- Be based in one of 15 eligible counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Medina, Milam, Travis, Williamson, or Wilson
- Be a for-profit small business under the SBA size standard for your industry
- Be majority owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Bring a new product, process, or technology
Pre-revenue startups at the prototype or pilot stage are welcome.
<div anchor>Technology Focus Areas</div>
Technology Focus Areas
- Automation and robotics
- Battery and energy storage
- Test and inspection
- Advanced materials
Related work such as tooling and fixtures, precision machined parts, and field robotics and drones is also a fit.
<div anchor>For Cluster Partners</div>
For Cluster Partners
Buyers, investors, universities, research institutes, and small business support organizations help TAMAC companies find customers, funding, and facilities. Partners get early access to a pipeline of local suppliers and a voice in the region's supply chain priorities. Note: Partners don’t need to be based in the 15-county region. We welcome investors, buyers, and organizations from across Texas and beyond. Become a cluster partner.
About TAMAC
TAMAC is run by FedTech and funded in part through a contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Full program details and FAQs are at tamacric.com.
Other questions? Contact us at tamac@fedtech.io
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