Port San Antonio Greenlights Next Phase of Innovation Tower, A Landmark for the Future of Tech Port

SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 19, 2025) – Port San Antonio has taken a major step forward in shaping the future of its rapidly expanding Tech Port campus, as its Board of Directors unanimously approved the next phase of Innovation Tower, a landmark project designed to elevate San Antonio’s standing as a global leader in advanced technology and innovation.

On March 18, the Board approved a $7.5 million investment to transition the project from its preliminary phase to finalized architectural plans, budgeting, and scheduling. The design phase is expected to take one year, with groundbreaking projected for 2026 and completion set for 2028.

The tower’s conceptual design, developed by Pelli Clarke & Partners and led by architect Bill Butler, will serve as an iconic beacon for the 1,900-acre Tech Port campus. Over the past few years, Port San Antonio has seen unprecedented growth, adding over 9,000 new jobs to bring the total workforce on campus to 18,000 employees.

A Hub for Cutting-Edge Industries

Innovation Tower will further solidify Port San Antonio’s role as a hub for:
🚀 Aerospace & space exploration
🔒 Cybersecurity & national defense operations
🏭 Advanced manufacturing & industrial robotics
🎓 STEM/STEAM education & workforce development

Spanning approximately 300,000 square feet, the multi-story tower will provide high-end office spaces to meet the growing demand from corporate tenants embracing the “flight to quality” trend—prioritizing state-of-the-art work environments to attract and retain top talent.

Key Features of Innovation Tower

🏢 300,000 sq. ft. of prime office space
🌆 A signature skyline feature, visible for miles
🧘 Health and wellness center with sauna & spa-quality locker rooms
🏋️ On-site fitness facilities for employees
🎤 Large conference center for industry collaboration

“This is a defining moment for Port San Antonio and San Antonio’s tech ecosystem,” said Port President and CEO Jim Perschbach. “Innovation Tower will be a premier destination where the brightest minds come together to shape the future of aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, and technology.”

Fueling a National Innovation Hub

Port San Antonio continues to experience rapid expansion, with 750,000 square feet of new facilities built since 2017—including the Boeing Center at Tech Port, a K-12 Compass Rose school, and major industrial and office complexes.

To further support its growing workforce and community, the Port is also planning:
👶 A large childcare facility for military & civilian families
💻 Additional secure facilities for Air Force cybersecurity operations
🚁 A vertiport for next-generation electric vertical takeoff & landing (eVTOL) vehicles
🏨 Retail & hospitality developments to enhance the campus and surrounding area

These projects will reinforce Port San Antonio’s reputation as one of the world’s leading innovation campuses, an accolade earned in 2024 from the Association of University and Research Parks (AURP).

A Bold Vision for the Future

“With Innovation Tower rising high over Tech Port, this building will symbolize the global impact of the innovations happening in San Antonio,” said Port Board Chair Margaret Wilson-Anaglia. “It will stand as a beacon of opportunity and progress, reinforcing our region as a fast-growing capital of technology and defense.”

As Port San Antonio finalizes the design of Innovation Tower, it remains committed to supporting the expansion of over 80 current tenant customers while attracting new enterprises to the region.

For more information on Port San Antonio’s expansion projects, visit PortSanAntonio.us.