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SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks\, talk about tech\, inspire innovation\, and create community. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-1020/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking
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SUMMARY:Transocean Open Innovation Challenge: Kickoff & Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about driving change in the energy sector? Do you have a groundbreaking idea or technology to reduce emissions and decarbonize offshore drilling operations? If so\, Transocean invites you to join this open innovation challenge\, a game-changing opportunity to shape the future of offshore drilling.  \nIon is proud to partner with Transocean\, a global leader in offshore drilling\, to launch this exciting challenge that invites startup companies\, academics and entrepreneurs to contribute their innovative ideas with the potential for pilot opportunities and deep-dive engagements with Transocean in the future.  \nFinalists will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of a live audience\, and the winning team may be awarded a pilot project with Transocean\, offering a real-world testing ground for your innovative solutions.  \nChallenge Timeline:  \nChallenge Launch and Information Session: Friday\, October 20 (at the Ion)  \nSubmission Deadline: Thursday\, November 30 (virtual)  \nFinalist Selection: February 2024 (virtual)  \nFinalist Demo Day and Winner Announcement: March 2024 (at the Ion)  \nJoin us at the kickoff information session to learn more about the challenge and register you or your team. Together\, let’s innovate for a cleaner\, more sustainable future for offshore drilling! For more information\, please contact Ragen Doyle\, Corporate Engagement Officer\, at rdoyle@ionhouston.com. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/transocean-open-innovation-challenge-kickoff-information-session/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Clean Energy,CleanTech,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups
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SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:How can our Office Hours at the Ion help you?  \nOffice Hours at the Ion aims to support people coming to the Ion who are seeking their next step in taking their idea to an enterprise by creating pathways to the next steps toward success for entrepreneurs and small business owners. For example\, maybe you have a draft business plan and need a mentor. Perhaps you are a small business and need funding. Or\, maybe you are considering starting a business and need initial marketing support to develop a brand. That is where we can help! \nOffice Hours at the Ion exist to introduce people to the Ion and our events\, resources\, and programs that support the entrepreneurial journey. \nThis event is in collaboration with SCORE and SBA\, who will be available to help entrepreneurs and small business owners execute their business idea. The Small Business Administration will be on-site the second Friday of the month. SCORE will have a table on-site each Friday. \nOur office hours will occur immediately after our Cup of Joey networking event in the Lobby. 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-1020/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)?\nThe Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers\, engineers\, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion\, the intersection of Houston’s culture\, creativity\, and innovation. Our 6500 sq. ft. site offers access to equipment\, engineers\, and technical training–a must for every inventor\, innovator\, and creator. \nThe Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours offer entrepreneurs a chance to engage an expert one-on-one and explore options for building or producing their devices. Everyone from seasoned entrepreneurs to educators or “just a person with an idea” is welcome. Walk-ins are served on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThe initial discussion is at no cost\, but subsequent meetings may require a consultation fee.\nFor more information about IPL – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! IPL offers various classes/workshops throughout the month – be sure to check out their calendar to register.\nInterested in signing up for a membership? Click here
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ipl-office-hours-1020/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Ion Prototyping Lab
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SUMMARY:Aramco Ventures Office Hours at the Ion
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from Aramco North America’s corporate venturing arm\, Aramco Ventures\, will be onsite at the Ion every other Friday right after “Cup of Joey” from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM to meet with startups and and entrepreneurs interested in discussing their company or technology with Aramco’s investment team. \nAramco is a world-leading integrated energy and chemicals company. The mission of their strategic venturing program is to invest globally into start-up and high-growth companies with technologies of strategic importance to Aramco\, and to accelerate their development and deployment across Aramco’s operations. \nPrior to registering\, you are encouraged to read more about Aramco Ventures’ investment philosophy and portfolio companies here: https://aramcoventures.com/ \nPlease note that space is limited\, and meetings are allocated on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Should you have any questions\, please email Ragen Doyle\, Corporate Engagement Officer\, at rdoyle@ionhouston.com. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/aramco-ventures-office-hours-at-the-ion-23/
LOCATION:Ion – Lower Level\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,CleanTech,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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