We are at a great turning point in the modern research university. At the center of this disruption is a drive to combine interdisciplinary, use-inspired research with an entrepreneurial focus in an effort to accelerate the invention and commercialization of breakthrough technologies that solve the world’s most pressing problems. Join us for a discussion on […]
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In partnership with Ion and part of the InterfaceRice 2023 conference, EntrepreNeuro is a one-hour TEDx-style presentation that hosts three presenters who have careers spanning both academia and industry. These […]
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Join us for a 2nd Anniversary celebration of Cup of Joey that's so big, we needed TWO locations! Co-hosted by Capital Factory (at the Ion) and Greentown Labs (at Greentown […]
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Join Greentown Labs on Friday, May 19 for a day of Cup of Joey networking, food trucks at lunchtime, and a panel of thought-provoking speakers and a showcase of their members in the afternoon. 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Cup of Joey at Greentown Labs 12:00 - 1:30 PM: Food Trucks The Fry Guy Pit King […]
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Join the Ion Prototyping Lab and Rice's Nexus Lab for a day of space-related displays, discussions, and lab tours! The full schedule of events is listed below. Speaker: Axiom Space Panelists: Bart Womack, CEO, Eden Grow Systems (NASA Spinoff)
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Have you ever wondered what the future of space tech is or what opportunities are ahead in lower earth orbit for startups and students? Ever thought one day we might […]
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Need advice on your next innovative idea or want to join a tech-related community? Stop by on Friday, May 19 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm in the Ion's Academic Flex […]
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Activation Festival 2023 culminates for the second year in a row with a community-wide block party on the Ion Plaza. A special iteration of the Ion's ongoing monthly event series, Ion Block Party: Innovation on DisPLAY will feature a number of local entrepreneurial businesses displaying their products and technologies with hands-on opportunities for guests. The […]
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Join us to learn about how B2B SaaS founders should be thinking about their capital raising strategy During this event, Golden Section, a venture capital fund and founders studio obsessed […]
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Join us on Wednesdays at 10 AM on the Lower Level to learn about the art of pitching and get valuable feedback on your deck!
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Welcome to Houston Startup Showcase, a half-year-long series of monthly pitch competitions. Founders will pitch live at the Ion and compete for the grand prize package. Watch the startups pitch their company and see who the judges will name the champion of the Houston Startup Showcase 2023. Whether you're a serial entrepreneur or just looking […]
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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.In these presentations, occurring the fourth Thursdays of the month, Mr. Montgomery […]
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Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
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Do you have a new product idea you want to bring to life but don't know where to start? IPL+HTX Sewn Goods Office Hours are here to help!
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Join us on Wednesdays at 10 AM on the Lower Level to learn about the art of pitching and get valuable feedback on your deck!
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Join us for a 45-minute guided cruise led by Bike Houston around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We'll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second […]
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Featured Speaker: Jacob T. Robinson, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Professor, Bioengineering, Rice University. Co-founder and CEO, Motif Neurotech My research group explores how nanotechnology can enhance our ability to interact with the brain. Our goal is to advance basic neuroscience and neurological disorders' treatment. Jacob Robinson received a B.S. in Physics […]
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Join us every first Thursday of the month from 4 - 7 PM on the plaza for live music and local brews provided by Second Draught. This month, enjoy live music by Adrian Michael Band, and make sure to register and check in at the event for a complimentary beer or cider on us from […]
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Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
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