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 […]
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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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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 at? ICP - Seeking your beachhead market Problem Identification - Love the problem, not the solution Bootstrapping - Knowing your runway and not putting money […]
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The Rice Veterans Business Battle (VBB) is the nation’s largest pitch competition for startups led by U.S. military veterans. Hosted by Rice University, VBB connects veteran founders with mentorship, investor exposure, and the opportunity to compete for non-dilutive cash prizes. The event is open to the entire community, including veterans and civilians alike. Veteran founders […]
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Welcome to "Mercury Fund Day at the Ion" - a program series hosted by the Ion and Mercury, where software founders can connect with mentorship at Houston’s HQ for innovation. What is it: Mercury Fund Day, previously known as Software Day, is a monthly series driving the support, inspiration, and connections needed to help startups […]
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Register: https://luma.com/tmmnpqzo Join Greentown Labs on April 14 for the inaugural RAVA AI Summit—bringing together founders, operators, and investors actively building and deploying AI in the real world. This isn’t a theoretical AI event. It’s a working room. You’ll walk away with: • Real-world use cases of AI in production • Insights on scaling AI […]
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The Houston Startup Speedrun is an intensive and fast-paced program designed to provide both early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the Startup Founder's Journey and the […]
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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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We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. This month’s NASA Tech Talk will focus on technology development ideas […]
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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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Register here: https://luma.com/wft8x89h 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 […]
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Register here: https://form.jotform.com/253065225589059 This event will be a facilitated discussion bringing together founders, builders, and innovators to explore what it takes to create, scale, and sustain meaningful ventures. Every roundtable […]
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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 NASA's elite experts, capabilities, and technology. License the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects. Partner for Growth: Explore how […]
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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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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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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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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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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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Register here: https://luma.com/u63ae8c5 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 […]
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You have an idea...now what? Before you start looking for funding, it's important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn't have a sound […]
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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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The Houston Startup Speedrun is an intensive and fast-paced program designed to provide both early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the Startup Founder's Journey and the […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/5f9os78c Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of the global economy, and the energy sector is feeling the impact first and fastest. We are witnessing a unique duality: AI is simultaneously a massive new burden on our energy infrastructure and the most powerful tool we have to optimize it. This Sector Pitch Day […]
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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 NASA's elite experts, capabilities, and technology. License the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects. Partner for Growth: Explore how […]
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