Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-startup-speedrun-tickets-1267881440519. Use "speedrun15" for 15% off. An immersive, fast-paced journey through the Houston startup ecosystem—all in one day! Are you ready to dive into Houston’s vibrant startup scene? The Houston Startup Speedrun is a dynamic, one-day program designed to equip entrepreneurs, aspiring founders, and professionals with a broad understanding of the startup journey […]
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Register here: https://events.tie.org/Houston/NovemberFoundersFundersHappyHour Come hang out with the people at Mercury, TiE Houston, Rocket Network, and SWAN! Founder, investor, operator - you're all welcome! Let's talk tech, startups, VC, or the crazy state of the world! Stop by, have a drink, say hello, and meet some cool people.See you there! About the hosts: Mercury is […]
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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 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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Register here: https://luma.com/8vmuo75l Resiliency + Adaptation Sector Pitch Day will bring together innovators, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore breakthrough climate technologies designed to protect communities, critical infrastructure, and natural systems. Co-hosted by Greentown Labs and the Ion, this special edition of Greentown's Sector Pitch Day—typically invite-only—will welcome the full Houston ecosystem for an […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/ydsdrcqm Join us in celebrating European cooperation and innovation with the European Innovation Council. The European Innovation Council (EIC) of the European Commission warmly invite you to the “European Innovation Spotlight”, an exclusive demo night and networking event at Greentown Labs Houston––The World’s largest climatetech startup incubator, supporting 200+ companies accelerating the energy transition. Meet 15 founders […]
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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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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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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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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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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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We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them.This month NASA Tech Talks is partnering with the Rice Space Institute […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/6up6qcae?_bhlid=fa1df09e37e8aff609fdf4da51d252174dfbfabe&utm_campaign=houston-s-startup-scene-three-stories-you-need-to-know&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=newsletter.rocketnetwork.ai Come hang out with the people at TiE Houston, Rocket Network, and The Ion! This time around, they're focusing on bringing together folks that are active founders and investors. If […]
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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://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 will have different topics of discussion as well. Here is the following criteria for individuals to join: 1. Emerging Founders – Actively developing a startup, […]
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Are you an entrepreneur looking to expand your network, find like-minded individuals, and share innovative ideas? The Ion Block Party is the event you've been waiting for! Nestled in the heart of the innovation district, this gathering is the perfect opportunity for startups, tech enthusiasts, and business visionaries to come together in a dynamic and […]
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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 […]
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Welcome to "Mercury Fund Day at the Ion" - a program series hosted by the Ion and Mercury Fund, where software founders can connect with mentorship at Houston’s HQ for […]
DetailsRSVP here: https://lu.ma/ixae1s05 Rice Nexus is excited to announce the InSpace Physical AI Workshop on February 11-12, 2025. This event will bring together industry leaders, government agencies, and academia to explore the cutting edge of AI in space exploration. The workshop will include sessions on: AI-enabling mission to Mars AI-magnified strategic economic presence in cis-lunar […]
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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 population, the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across […]
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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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As part of Black History Month, this event is a special addition to Heath Butler's How to Start a Startup, highlighting real-world strategies founders use. Hosted by Heath Butler of Mercury Fund and Zach Ellis of South Loop Ventures, learn how founders win enterprise deals, manage long sales cycles with confidence, and turn pilot programs […]
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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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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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