We invite you to join us in celebrating Paul Cherukuri, whose visionary leadership has left a lasting impact on Houston’s innovation ecosystem. Since becoming Rice’s first Chief Innovation Officer, Paul has launched transformative initiatives — from building the Rice Nexus and Rice Biotech Launch Pad to forging groundbreaking partnerships and championing new venture studios, spaces, and […]
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Register Here: https://www.meetup.com/houston-data-and-ai-meetup/events/310655623/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yourEvent_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 As AI systems move from experimentation to production, the challenge is no longer just building agents—it’s making them interoperable, reliable, and enterprise-ready. In this session, Houston Data + AI Meetup will introduce BKO AI’s Deep Search Agent and show how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is enabling a new generation of industrial-grade AI agents. […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-methodist-leadership-speaker-series-at-ion-dr-evan-collins-tickets-1333321513539 Join the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion for their leadership speaker series presentation by Dr. Evan Collins. Evan D. Collins, MD,MBA is Chief of the Houston Methodist Hand & Upper Extremity Center at Houston Methodist. He is a practicing Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr. Collins is also Houston Methodist Center for Innovation's first Innovator-in-Residency. […]
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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. So, what is the difference between a cup of joe […]
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TXRX is Houston's non-profit makerspace. Join the Ion's Engineer-in-Residence, Larry Ciscon, for TXRX Office Hours every Friday at the Ion. TXRX has a diverse network of creators, artist, and inventors coupled with tools and knowledge, enable dreams to become reality. They teach people of all ages and backgrounds the skills they need to build a […]
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SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional […]
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Facilitated by Wade Pinder, Ion's Mentor in Residence Houston’s startup and innovation ecosystem is as vast and dynamic as the city itself, full of opportunities, resources, and talent. Yet, navigating it can be challenging—especially for those unfamiliar with its many parts. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, educator, student, community leader or curious professional, this session […]
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Join us as Greentown Labs, Halliburton Labs, and The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship are joining forces to host the second annual Houston Climate and Energy Startup Week 2025. This week will bring together leading energy and climate investors, industry leaders, and startups from across the globe to showcase and discuss the most innovative […]
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Start your week at the Ion with the official kickoff to Houston Energy & Climate Startup Week! Join innovators, founders, investors and energy leaders from across the region and beyond as we set the stage for a week of collaboration, conversation and climate-tech momentum. This high-energy event features: Opening Remarks: Brad Burke, Associate VP for […]
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Whether you're seeking solid ideas, global partnerships, or investment opportunities, this event will allow you to tap into what's going on in the climate tech innovation space—paired with unmatched opportunities to connect with leading voices from both the US and Norwegian innovation ecosystems. Four standout Norwegian tech startups will take the stage to pitch their […]
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Register Here: https://lu.ma/01386qka How can we meet surging energy demand from AI / data center growth, plus the strains it will place on our grid, while reducing emissions? How can we balance reliability, competitiveness, climate imperatives, and speed? How can we modernize our grid, at speed and scale? And, critically - what are all the […]
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Register Here: https://lu.ma/rca5g1jj Join us to meet Activate Houston's C25 cohort and discover the innovative technologies their companies are driving forward. Biosimo: Enabling the chemical industry's net-zero transition by replacing […]
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Join us for a panel discussion at the Ion on helping startups expand abroad, sponsored by Woodside Energy! Expanding across borders is an exciting growth opportunity for climatetech startups, but […]
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Registration is now closed so that we can have your name tag and passport ready. We look forward to seeing you! If you haven't registered but would still like to attend, we'll have limited on-site registration. Please send us an email at start@ionhouston.com. As part of the 2nd Annual Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week, the […]
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Register Here: https://luma.com/6oks9ddw Panel Discussion Featuring: Dr. Jessica Hinojosa, Carbon Removal Program Manager, Microsoft Dr. Allie Falender, Nature and Energy Program Director, The Nature Conservancy Michol Ecklund, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Anew Climate
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Register here: https://greentownlabs.com/event/accel-year-3-showcase/ Join Greentown Houston on Sept. 18 as part of Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week for an opportunity to celebrate ACCEL, an accelerator program for startups led by BIPOC and other underrepresented founders from Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space (BGS). Greentown and BGS know the climatetech industry must change the […]
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A day dedicated to celebrating our entrepreneurs. Pitch Day features our exceptional startup finalists—but more importantly, it highlights their transformative ideas for accelerating the future of clean energy. Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/halliburton-labs-finalist-pitch-day About Halliburton Labs Halliburton Labs is a collaborative environment for people to come together to advance cleaner, more affordable energy.
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Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a visionary startup owner, or a tech aficionado, this event is tailor-made for you. Join us and discover the indispensable value of a compelling pitch deck. About the Speakers Dr. Doug Franklin “Dr. Doug” is the CEO and Co-Founder of DeckLaunch and the COO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. He has […]
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Join us for a 45-minute guided cruise, suitable for all ages, led by Bike Houston around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We'll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught. Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught - participants' first beer is on the house.
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Register Here: https://luma.com/6jcf4joh What if your rig, plant or factory could think? What if it could design, adapt, and optimize—without human intervention? That future isn’t decades away. It’s already unfolding. InnovateEnergy is bringing the energy/industrial AI crowd together on Thursday, September 25, 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Ion! Come refuel at the Second Draught, […]
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We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. Join us this month for John Graf’s “Ceramic Ion Transport Membranes - A new method for oxygen generation” For the past 50 years, there have been three commercially available methods for oxygen generation: Cryogenic air separation […]
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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 […]
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A networking meetup welcoming cybersecurity enthusiasts of all experience levels. Our mission is to DEFEAT CYBER CRIMINALS by making cybersecurity knowledge accessible and relatable to everyone. This event creates a supportive environment for individuals starting their cybersecurity journey, those transitioning into the field, and professionals navigating job transitions—including those rebuilding confidence after layoffs. Together, we […]
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TXRX is Houston's non-profit makerspace. Join the Ion's Engineer-in-Residence, Larry Ciscon, for TXRX Office Hours every Friday at the Ion. TXRX has a diverse network of creators, artist, and inventors coupled with tools and knowledge, enable dreams to become reality. They teach people of all ages and backgrounds the skills they need to build a […]
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SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays) Resource tables include: The Small Business Administration SCORE Small Business Development Center
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