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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 6\,500-square-foot 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 free\, but subsequent meetings may require a consultation fee.\nFor more information about the IPL – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! The 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/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-13-4/2024-08-27/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Ion Prototyping Lab
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SUMMARY:Investor Education Workshop: Impact Investing
DESCRIPTION:This insightful panel discussion will delve into impact investing\, exploring how both seasoned and aspiring early-stage venture investors in Houston can define impact. We’ll examine various approaches to measuring impact\, explore impact investing beyond climate initiatives\, and chart how you can put everything covered in this year’s investor activation program workshops into action! \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program is helping to build an equitable startup ecosystem capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and The Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving startup investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Join the program here! \nRegister here: https://greentownlabs.com/event/investor-education-workshop-impact-investing/. \nSpeakers: \n\nNisha Desai\, CEO\, Intention\nTodd Litton\, Houston Chapter Lead and Board Member\, SWAN Impact Network\nKent Lucas\, Founding Partner\, non sibi ventures \nDiana Murakhovskaya\, General Partner and Co-founder\, The Artemis Fund\nModerated by Grace Rodriguez\, CEO and Executive Director\, Impact Hub Houston
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/investor-education-workshop/
LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:ClimateTech,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking,Panel Dicussion
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SUMMARY:IPL Maker Bootcamp: From Design to Fabrication
DESCRIPTION:Have you wanted to learn how to make your own 3D printed and/or laser cut designs\, but thought it was too difficult? This 3 session program was designed for you! This hands-on program steps through all of the skills needed to design and build your own items\, starting with CAD design and progressing into laser cutting and 3D printing.  Each student will end up with a finished object of their own choosing. \n\n\n\nThis class has recommended software to use (including helper apps associated with the software)\, and will show you how to use the software\, use the equipment and help you create and produce your first design. It will also recommend how to get ideas for new creative designs. \n\n\n\nClass participants will be able to audit the class to reinforce / refresh their knowledge for 12 months after completing the class at no charge. In addition\, they can come to Ion Prototype Lab during Office Hours for general assistance with their designs.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ipl-maker-bootcamp-from-design-to-fabrication-3/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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