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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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 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 […]
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NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every Friday in February, 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 […]
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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 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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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 […]
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Register here: https://business.rice.edu/event/innovation-ai-summit-2026 Join Rice Business on Wednesday, February 25th for the Innovation & AI Summit at the Ion – a half-day of insightful panels on AI in Finance, Digital […]
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Register here: https://events.rice.edu/baker-institute/event/421561-science-cafe-synthesizing-a-healthier-you NETWORK. LEARN. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HEALTH. Join fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and innovators at the Ion for a high-impact networking event hosted by Rice University researchers. […]
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Register here: https://www.diasporaafricaconference.com/ At the 6th Annual Diaspora Africa Conference in Houston, we are curating an experience focused on three pillars: CONNECT with an unparalleled network of influential leaders, sector […]
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Register here: https://greentownlabs.com/event/feb-2026-transition-on-tap/ The Greentown Houston community is bigger than ever before—with dozens of new startups welcomed in Q3 and Q4 2025, it’s time to meet these entrepreneurs! Working on […]
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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 Talks will focus on “Technology Development Opportunities […]
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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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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 […]
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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 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 […]
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NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every Friday in February, 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 […]
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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 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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Register here: https://luma.com/8x102l9t Join us to see how EARTI is building a sustainable, data-driven food system in the heart of the city. Blue People presents: Tech & Tequila Talk 🚀 […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982393761104?aff=oddtdtcreator Hear from a panel of healthcare experts as they share their insights, advice, and challenges shaping their careers. Humans of Healthcare is a new quarterly speaker series […]
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Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-future-of-women-in-stem-tedtalkpanel Excitement is in the air! Get ready, The FUTURE of Women in STEM, in partnership with Ion Houston, is here.Calling Houston's political, private and University & K-12 […]
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Internal Migration is a contemporary installation by Bennie Flores Ansell that explores migration as an internal experience rather than a purely physical journey. Through sculptural forms, light, and architectural objects, the exhibition reflects on movement, […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-marketing-sounds-fine-thats-the-problem-tickets-1983164103218 How Purpose Helps Your Brand Stand Out (Without Sounding Like Everyone Else) If your marketing sounds “fine,” it’s probably being ignored. In this interactive workshop, Anh Nguyen, […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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 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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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stock-market-investing-class-for-women-tickets-1982468650099?aff=oddtdtcreator Ready to learn more about investing, but don't know where to start? Join this in-person Stock Market Investing Class, designed specifically for women! Whether you're a beginner […]
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