Featured Speaker: Marcia O'Malley, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, George R. Brown School of Engineering Thomas Michael Panos Family Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Rice University. Conveying touch feedback via wearables Vibrotactile haptic feedback is ubiquitous for notifications and alerts in portable devices such as phones, smart watches, and fitness trackers, but the set of […]
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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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This event is happening rain or shine inside the Ion! Our band will not be present, but the tunes will be flowing. See you there! 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 […]
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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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Join us for a workshop on how small startups have grown to become global monopolies in very short periods of time. Having participated in several startups that have grown to dominate their industry, Jared Nielsen provides insight into how small startups have grown to become global monopolies in a very short period of time. In […]
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Join Code 4 Y’all, formerly Free Code Camp, for "Breaking into UX." This event is designed for people who are interested in the field of UX (User Experience) design/research and how to get started. Our speaker, Arturo Barrera will be sharing his journey from studying Industrial Design to now doing UX research for End to […]
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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. During Ion Office Hours, SCORE (with a link) is available each week to give business advice and to connect you with a mentor. The SBA (with a link) […]
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When done correctly, Business to Business (B2B) trade shows and events can be your least expensive and most profitable marketing tool. Join us to find out more about what you need to do to make this happen: Choose the right show(s) in which to participate. Have a show-specific, audience-specific game plan. Implement a post-show follow-up […]
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Learn how to cultivate multiple streams of income from your expertise, create diverse income streams, and streamline your business for greater success. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your expertise and create multiple streams of income? In this training, Marsha will guide you through the sales funnel of leveraging your knowledge and […]
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The Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) presents “The State of Latino Entrepreneurship Reception” Come for a great opportunity to network with Latino professionals, business owners, and supporters. This is a welcoming environment for connecting with your peers, LBAN, local chambers, and other organizations. At the same time, you will learn the latest on Latino entrepreneurship […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The 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 […]
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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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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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How can our Office Hours at the Ion help you? Office 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 […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The 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 […]
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Join us to learn how to maximize your time and investment at conferences and events! As small business owners, entrepreneurs, or founders, we seek to operate in agile and lean […]
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