NASA Office Hours

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 💫

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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Red Bull Basement

Submit your idea here: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-basement-usa-2026/ Red Bull partners with Microsoft & AMD to equip you with AI tools, mentorship, and a global stage to transform bold ideas into real solutions. Three U.S. ideas will be selected for MVP development and pitch in Silicon Valley for a chance to win the World Final grand prize.

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How to Start a Startup: Closing Corporate Contracts

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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Perfecting Your Pitch

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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Ion Networking with Cup of Joey

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 […]

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⭕️Cybersecurity Circle⭕️

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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Mapping Houston’s Innovation Ecosystem

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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SCORE Office Hours

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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NASA Office Hours

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 […]

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Startup Circle Houston 💫

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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Innovation and AI Summit

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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Science Cafe: Synthesizing A Healthier You

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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Diaspora Africa Conference

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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Transition on Tap at Greentown Labs

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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Ion Networking with Cup of Joey

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 […]

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⭕️Cybersecurity Circle⭕️

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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SCORE Office Hours

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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NASA Office Hours

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 […]

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Startup Circle Houston 💫

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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Redefining Agriculture

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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