NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every other Friday, join us for NASA's office hours, designed to bridge the gap between Houston’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with […]
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Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification - What stage are you really […]
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In a world where only the very wealthy, well connected, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the […]
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Register here: https://www.thepromoterapp.com/events/the-connect-c-suite-edition A Leadership Exchange for CIOs, CISOs and technology professionals strengthening Houston’s Tech Ecosystem The Connect: The C-Suite Edition is a gathering designed for Houston-based CIOs, CISOs and […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/0ovc5ky5 Who: Defense Tech Companies, Professionals, Investors. Houston and Rice network professionals, entreprenuers and Veterans What: Defense Tech Happy Hour with Leonid Capital Where: Late August Restaurant When: March 18th 5-7pm Why: Connect Leonid Capital with Houston Defense Tech Companies, Investors and Industry professionals in the Houston and Rice Network
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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 […]
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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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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 strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats while fostering career […]
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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 […]
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Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification - What stage are you really […]
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Register here: https://ideastoimpactcohortgraduation.eventbrite.com 🎉 Save the Date: Ideas to Impact Accelerator Graduation & Showcase🎉 Join us as we celebrate the progress of our inaugural Ideas to Impact Accelerator cohort! Over the past few months, they’ve been in the arena: talking to customers, testing ideas, refining their offers, and building momentum. This moment is about recognizing […]
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The Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition, co-hosted by the Rice Alliance, Ion, HETI, and TEX-E offers two days of exciting pitches from the 40+ energy ventures from around the […]
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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. Mark your calendar for March 26, 2026, as NASA’s Tech Talk will showcase the Receiving Inspection and Test Facility (RITF) located at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Recognized as a nationally accredited laboratory, the RITF lab stands at […]
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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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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 strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats while fostering career […]
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About SCORE Office Hours 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 […]
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NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every other Friday, join us for NASA's office hours, designed to bridge the gap between Houston’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with […]
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Have an idea, startup, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research can power your next breakthrough. Our team works with startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office […]
DetailsStartup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification - What stage are you really […]
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Join us at the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion on select Friday mornings for Office Hours to meet with the Center for Innovation team. Do you have an idea for an innovative healthcare solution? Do you work on technology in another industry that could be applicable to healthcare? Do you want to learn more […]
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Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 H-Town Roundup (HTR) is Houston’s annual celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture — a citywide festival that brings together founders, investors, creators, and community leaders. Each year, HTR evolves around a central theme, showcasing Houston’s industries, spaces, and stories through panels, activations, and social experiences.
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Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 H-Town Roundup (HTR) is Houston’s annual celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture — a citywide festival that brings together founders, investors, creators, and community leaders. Each year, HTR evolves around a central theme, showcasing Houston’s industries, spaces, and stories through panels, activations, and social experiences.
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Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 From the lab to the launch pad. H-Town is bringing together the founders and experts who turned academic research into real companies, and they’re sharing exactly how they did it. Catch the “From Lab to Launch: Building Startups from University Research” panel, presented by Rice University on Tuesday, March 31st. Featuring: Patricia Stepp […]
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Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 Featuring: Hope Shimabuku and Reynaldo Vasquez
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Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 Featuring: Noah Fans, JR Reale, Natara Branch
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