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Texas Advanced Manufacturing Acceleration Cluster (TAMAC)
An SBA Regional Innovation Cluster

Building the next generation of suppliers for Texas manufacturing

TAMAC helps startups and small firms bring new technologies to production, raise capital, and win work with regional buyers like Toyota, Samsung, Tesla, and Boeing.

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About

The Austin to San Antonio corridor is full of advanced manufacturing startups and small firms building promising technologies, processes, and products. Many of them are not yet connected to the region’s large manufacturers, utilities, and defense buyers, or do not yet hold the certifications those buyers require.

The Texas Advanced Manufacturing Acceleration Cluster (TAMAC) is designed to help local startups and small firms reach the point where they qualify as suppliers through targeted virtual training, advisor-led matchmaking with the corridor's buyers, and capital readiness support at no cost. For regional buyers, that means a shorter and more secure local supply chain and more qualified suppliers close to home.

Technology Verticals & Supply Chains

Automation and robotics

Battery and energy storage

Test and inspection

Advanced materials

Who TAMAC supports

Small advanced manufacturers and technology startups in the broader Austin to San Antonio corridor building a new product, process, or technology. See eligible counties below.
Qualify as a small business under the SBA size standard for your industry, counting any parent or affiliated companies. For most manufacturers, the limit is between 500 and 1,500 employees.
Have an average yearly revenue under $7.5M.

Companies with foreign ownership will be screened and advised on eligibility.

Eligible Counties

Travis
Williamson
Bastrop
Hays
Comal
Guadalupe
Bexar
Caldwell

Medina
Atascosa
Bandera
Kendall
Wilson
Burnet
Milam

TAMAC gets you supplier-ready

Targeted Workshops

Learn how to map and validate your business model, conduct customer discovery, identify which certifications you need to enter the corridor market, SBIR/STTR proposal preparation, build a capital strategy, and receive pitch coaching to sell to large buyers.

1:1 Advising & Matchmaking

Get matched with an expert advisor based on company needs, build an action plan, and receive dedicated support on areas such as buyer introductions, supplier qualification, capital readiness, SBIR/STTR, and IP.

Buyer sessions

Attend focused sector sessions, hear from large buyers in the region, and hear about what they look for in a supplier before purchasing.

Demo Day

Present to a panel of investors, anchor buyers, and partners at the Boeing Center at Tech Port to start investor and buyer conversations, find partners, and build visibility across the regional manufacturing community.

How it works

TAMAC Tech Cluster Partners

Buyers, investors, universities, research institutes, and small business support organizations help cohort startups find customers, funding, and facilities. TAMAC's partner network makes this possible. If you're interested in becoming a tech cluster partner, email the TAMAC team at tamac@fedtech.io.

Apply before December 11, 2026

Your next customer could be down the road

Large manufacturers in the Austin to San Antonio corridor want local suppliers they can rely on. TAMAC helps your firm become one, with training, 1:1 advising, and introductions to the region’s large manufacturers, utilities, and defense buyers, all at no cost.