Ion District

Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
2025-11-07 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-31 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-24 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-17 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Ion – Lobby, 4201 Main St., Houston, 77002, United States
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 and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it!
At the Ion, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So, show up, be friendly, and make new connections. Know your why, and we will get to the future together.
The future is only a cup away.
Register Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/

Ion Block Party
2025-11-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Ion Plaza, 4201 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Ion Block Party is where Houston comes together to connect, unwind, and celebrate what makes our community unique. Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an evening of music, conversation, and good vibes — plus light bites and drinks from Ion District restaurants. Whether you work upstairs, live nearby, or are just curious about what’s happening at the Ion, everyone’s invited to the party.

Houston AI: Mission and Vision
2025-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-ai-mission-and-vision-tickets-1839276047169?aff=oddtdtcreator
Blue People brings you another round of Tech & Tequila Talk!🍹
​Houston has long been a city of pioneers, leading the world in energy, medicine, and space exploration. Now, a new frontier is emerging: Artificial Intelligence.
​The race is on to build the next great technology hub. How will Houston define its role in the AI revolution, and how can you be a part of it?
​Join us for an exclusive Tech + Tequila Talk with John Rowe, the visionary Founder of Houston AI. John is at the forefront of the movement to galvanize the city’s resources, talent, and ambition into a world-class AI ecosystem.
​In this community-focused session, John will share the mission and vision for Houston AI. You’ll learn how to:
​🎯 Discover the mission and vision to establish Houston as a global AI leader.
​🤝 Find out how you can be a part of this transformative initiative.
​🚀 Connect with key players and early movers in Houston’s burgeoning AI scene.
​Come connect with Houston’s top founders, technologists, and investors over conversations that actually move the needle, plus, tequila is on us!
​Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM CST | The Ion, Houston, TX
​Questions or more info here -https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-tequila-talk/
​​Hosted by Blue People
​​​Ask about our parking vouchers at the end of the event — or remember, street parking is free after 6 PM!
​#TechAndTequila #HoustonAI #AI #HoustonTech #CommunityBuilding #TechEcosystem #Founders

Software Day at the Ion: Modern Engineering in an AI-driven World
2025-11-04 15:30 - 19:00 | Ion – Forum Stairs, 4201 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Welcome to “Software 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.
This month’s topic will be “Modern Engineering in an AI-driven World” moderated by Dan Watkins, Venture Partner and Co-Founder of Mercury Fund; CEO Quicksilver Labs, and joined by:

Matt Cohen, Managing Director, zencohen
Colin Hendricks, CTO, OmniScience

As AI reshapes the technological landscape, founders are observing fierce talent wars among foundational platforms and grapple with building the right mix of engineering and AI/ML capabilities within their own businesses. This panel brings together seasoned innovators to unpack the evolving dynamics of team design, platform strategy, and technical leadership in an AI-first era. We’ll explore actionable frameworks for assembling resilient, high-performance teams—and share best practices for navigating the shifting terrain of modern engineering in a world increasingly defined by intelligent systems.
What is it: Software Day is a monthly series driving the support, inspiration, and connections needed to help startups on their path to rapid, sustainable growth. Each month, Software Day will include office hours (by application), a keynote session, and networking.
Each month will include a new speaker and topic covering the latest trends and breakthroughs in software technology and practical advice for founders. From AI to blockchain and guidance on fundraising, explore topics that are relevant for your company’s journey.

Afterward, join us for a networking happy hour at Second Draught, brought to you by Gunderson Dettmer, where you can connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals, forging connections that could shape the future of your venture.
Apply for Office Hours:
Prior to the fireside chat, a select group of early-stage software startups will participate in office hours. Over the course of 2-hours, first-time entrepreneurs looking for guidance or seasoned founders needing help tackling tough challenges will have access to a group of curated mentors from the Mercury network and gain insights and guidance tailored to their needs. Startups are invited to apply to participate here.

“Software Day at the Ion” isn’t just an event – it’s a catalyst for growth and collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Houston’s thriving tech ecosystem. Join us as we bring together leading mentors, promising startups, and like-minded Houstonians focused on transformative software innovations.

Climatetech Summit 2025 at Greentown Labs
2025-11-04 08:00 - 19:00 | Greentown Labs, 4200 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Register here: https://greentownlabs.com/climatetech-summit-2025/

Join Greentown Labs on Nov. 4 at Greentown Houston, Nov. 6 at Greentown Boston, + via livestream

The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally, emissions must be drastically reduced, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing demand requires audacious entrepreneurial innovation at the nexus of energy generation and decarbonization, coupled with corporate leadership, philanthropic action, and community engagement.

They will dive into these challenges and opportunities together at Climatetech Summit, and emerge with tangible actions to foster more collaboration.
On Nov. 4 in Houston and Nov. 6 in Boston, step into our incubators for a day of hands-on exploration of climatetech solutions from 200+ startups, insightful keynotes and discussions with industry leaders, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Throughout the event, they will highlight how collaboration across Texas and Massachusetts’s climate and energy ecosystems—and beyond—is accelerating deployment, scaling impact, and commercializing the technologies that will power a clean-energy abundant, sustainable, resilient future.

⭕️Cybersecurity Circle⭕️
2025-10-31 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-24 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
A networking meetup welcoming cybersecurity enthusiasts of all experience levels.
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 into the field, and professionals navigating job transitions—including those rebuilding confidence after layoffs. Together, we strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats while fostering career growth and community connections.
The Cybersecurity Circle unites practitioners of all levels in an inclusive community committed to defeating cybercrime through shared knowledge, collaboration, and continuous learning. Together, we’re securing our digital world—one hack at a time

TXRX Office Hours
2025-10-31 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-24 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Ion – Lobby, 4201 Main St., Houston, 77002, United States
TXRX is Houston’s non-profit makerspace.

Join the Ion’s Engineer-in-Residence, Larry Ciscon, for TXRX Office Hours every Friday at the Ion.
TXRX has a diverse network of creators, artist, and inventors coupled with tools and knowledge, enable dreams to become reality.
They teach people of all ages and backgrounds the skills they need to build a future full of novelty and inspiration.

For more information about TXRX – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! TXRX offers various classes/workshops throughout the month – be sure to check out their calendar to register.
Interested in signing up for a membership? Click here

Eat.Learn.Do with The Social Content Company
2025-10-30 10:30 - 13:30 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Register here: https://posh.vip/e/roi-revealed-measuring-maximizing-return-on-social-media-investment-1
Eat. Learn. Do. with SCC
Join Industrious at the Ion for an engaging three-part event series presented by SCC, designed to empower Houston’s entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders to grow their brands and thrive in the local market.
Each session features expert insights, networking opportunities, and actionable takeaways—all over great food and conversation.
ROI Revealed: Measuring and Maximizing Return on Social Media Investment
Discover how to track, analyze, and maximize the impact of your social media presence to grow your audience and revenue.
Come hungry to connect, learn, and grow—because at Industrious, success is best shared.

Eye On Art: Round 5 Opening Celebration
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Second Draught, 4201 Main St. Suite 130, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, October 29 at 5:30 PM at Second Draught for the opening celebration of Eye On Art: Round 5 featuring artists Joel Zika and Luisa Duarte.
Zika’s work merges digital media and immersive environments, exploring perception and presence through light and motion. Duarte’s abstract compositions investigate geometry, color, and the emotional resonance of space. Together, their installations bring new energy and dialogue to the Ion’s ever-evolving creative landscape.
The Eye On Art program at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub, reimagines the former Sears building through a series of site-specific installations. The display windows, once iconic retail showcases, now serve as vibrant beacons along Fannin and Main Streets. They invite the public to experience the intersection of art, innovation, and community while celebrating Houston’s creative talent.
About the Art
Houston based Australian artist Joel Zika’s latest work uses digital technology to explore our relationship with ornament in public space.
Acanthus is an installation work featuring digital sculptures and holographic projections that audiences can control. The unique combination of technology in the work allows particpants to manipulate richly decorative sculptures as if they were flowers in a garden.
This work continues Zika’s exploration into the way we communicate through our built environment, using Victorian floral decoration to create an immersive environment that encourages and involves its inhabitants.
Urban Sentinels is a site-specific installation composed of four three-dimensional sculptures derived from my abstract geometric works on paper. These sentinels are not traditional protectors of territory or warriors in defense—they are quiet observers, guardians of presence who offer reflection rather than control.
In the imagined harmonious world, a sentinel is not a figure of defense, but a presence of care—one who holds space, bridges transitions, and watches not for danger, but for meaning. These sculptural forms step into that role within the urban landscape. They are not barriers, but beacons—custodians of invisible thresholds where the personal and public intersect.
Rooted in architectural language, the forms echo the rigor of design while embracing intuitive color and rhythm. Their vibrant planes and angles interact with their surroundings, creating moments of stillness within the city’s constant motion. In a time, shaped by urgency, these sentinels invite a pause—a space to breathe, contemplate, and reconnect.
Installed within a large window, their “home” is framed by a green-painted mural reminiscent of urban vegetation. A smaller painted window offers a visual companion, while a suspended mobile—evoking the clouds above the city—adds a playful, dreamlike presence. By night, projection mapping animates the sculptures, transforming them into illuminated vessels of memory and imagination.
These sentinels do not guard against harm—they guard possibility. They defend the imagination and open space for poetic presence. Ultimately, Urban Sentinels is not merely an installation, but a living architecture of hope, attention, and belonging. In their stillness, they speak—softly yet profoundly—reminding us to see, to remember, and to dream.

Ion Bike Club
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join us for a 45-minute guided cruise, suitable for all ages, led by Bike Houston around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We’ll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught.
Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught – participants’ first beer is on the house.

Innovation x Culture: Welcome to Houston
2025-10-27 15:00 - 20:00 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Register here: https://luma.com/1yqp8whr
This event will spotlight the power of entrepreneurship and investment in Houston. Join us on October 27th for the Innovation x Culture Summit!
The Innovation x Culture Summit will feature a Founders’ Spotlight, strategic networking, and a vibrant Black Futures Showcase featuring startups and scalable small businesses. If you’re interested in participating as a vendor, complete the form below to apply for the Black Futures Showcase!
Founder Participation Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXhfD6K-WTXc4vb-QPp5HQTr8wAAOOMpWrDRjy9YSEcx4PZg/viewform

Ion Family Tech Festival
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join the Ion and our partners in the inaugural Ion Family Tech Fest! During the event, your family will have access to hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) and Entrepreneurial workshop experiences. Students will leave Family Tech Festival with inspiration and the understanding that accessing STEAM-related careers is a possibility, as well as with access to a network of like-minded peers to help make that possibility a reality. This event is come-and-go, so please join us in your sports uniforms, pajamas, or Halloween costumes!
Thank you to our activity partners!

Rice Office of -STEM Engagement
Tech Fest Live
aramco
Eagle Investors Powered by Goodwill Houston
Gulf Coast Blood
Texas Branch – American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Lemonade Day
UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences – Community Outreach
United Airlines
Transocean
Energy Education Foundation
Collaborative for Children
SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation
STEAM on Demand
The Health Museum
Engineering for Kids

SCORE Office Hours
2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
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 each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)

NASA Tech Talks
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Due to the lapse in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 and the associated partial government shutdown, our October NASA Tech Talk has been canceled. We look forward to restarting the series in next year, with our first NASA Tech Talk of 2026 tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd.

We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges–and apply your skills and expertise to solve them.In these presentations, occurring the fourth Thursdays of the month, Mr. Montgomery Goforth and other aerospace subject matter experts will discuss the technology development challenges faced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the surrounding Aerospace community in our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spaceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges, and the associated opportunities, can be leveraged by Houston’s innovation community.Join us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught!Past NASA Tech Talks have included: Montgomery B. Goforth discussing NASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/start-up companies; Jared Daum discussing Orion’s parachutes and risk identification and mitigation that are showstoppers for the spaceflight parachute industry; Kevin Kobylka discussing current Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) capabilities and needs; and Nick Skytland, Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office. Future NASA Tech Talks will include: dual-use (space/terrestrial) technologies in the areas of:

Avionics / Communication / Sensors
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long lived wireless sensors
Power Storage and Distribution
Autonomous & Robotics Systems
Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems
Virtual/Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution
Human Health & Performance / Human Systems Research

About the Speakers
Montgomery B. Goforth has more than 40 years of experience as both Engineer and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related efforts. After working for a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare, he joined NASA’s Johnson Space Center in 1990. He has held leadership positions in multiple JSC Directorates and Program Offices. In his current role as Assistant Director of the JSC Engineering Directorate, he has established a framework to better focus Engineering’s efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. He has used this framework to guide Engineering’s internal investments and external partnerships supporting Lunar and Mars Exploration. Mr. Goforth was born in East Texas, raised in Southern California and Arizona, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982, MSME 1987).
NASA Tech Talks topics include dual-use (space/terrestrial) technologies and focus areas in:

Avionics / Communication / Sensors
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long-lived wireless sensors
Power Storage and Distribution
Autonomous & Robotics Systems
Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems
Virtual/Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution
Human Health & Performance / Human Systems Research
NASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/start-up companies
Orion’s parachutes and risk identification and mitigation strategies
Leveraging Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long-lived wireless sensors

S.B. Lemons & Company - 10 Guiding Principles for a Winning Marketing Strategy™
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Register Here: https://sblemonscompanyllc.regfox.com/10-principles-of-a-winning-marketing-strategy

Workshop participants will learn time-tested marketing principles for business growth. Key benefits of the workshop include: 1) increased insights to know your target customer and increase your revenue; 2) improved self-confidence in your marketing and communications strategies; and 3) an expanded network of business professionals who you may collaborate with and learn from. Limited space. First-come, first-served. Complete your reservation today!

Innovation in Urban Spaces - Innovative Hungarian Companies Showcase
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Vice-Consulate of Hungary in Houston is organizing an event to highlight innovative Hungarian companies, scheduled for October 22, 2025.
During this event, three Hungarian companies—Continest, Compocity, and Kuube—will present their products and business development strategies in Houston. They will be welcomed at The Ion innovation center in Houston, one of the city’s most important technology hubs and the centerpiece of its innovation district.
The invited Hungarian companies offer solutions highly relevant to the Houston region:
• Continest develops award-winning, modular, foldable containers ideal for quick deployment in logistics, healthcare, disaster response, event management, and urban development—sectors that are central to Houston’s economic and strategic priorities.
• Compocity offers AI-powered food waste management systems that promote a circular economy. Their technology can advance Houston’s sustainability goals, especially as a global center of energy and environmental industries where innovative solutions are in high demand.
• Kuube designs solar-powered, IoT-enabled smart benches, supporting the digital transformation and smart city initiatives of urban public spaces. Their renewable, sustainable technology aligns with Houston’s focus on green infrastructure and citywide modernization projects.
This showcase at The Ion will foster direct engagement between Hungarian innovation and U.S. stakeholders, encouraging business partnerships and promoting the global relevance of Hungary’s dynamic tech sector.

Impact Hub Houston: Leading Through AI Disruption
2025-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Ion – Forum Stairs, 4201 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-through-ai-disruption-tickets-1618860618689
Rise and Reignite Your Digital Leadership Now! Join us for new vision, resilience, job and business reinvention for leading the disruption.
Rise and Reignite Your Digital Leadership Now.
Leadership has leveled up in the digital era. Leaders must move beyond traditional management and basic efficiency.
Digital leadership cultivates resilience, innovative vision, agility, and creativity in the face of automation and AI-driven disruption.
Join Impact Hub at the Ion for this event, bringing together business managers, leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers, from private and public institutions and various sectors.
Space is limited, secure your place and your book. Register now!

Today Is Day One - A conversation with John (JR) Reale
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Ion – Forum Stairs, 4201 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Today is Day One.
Join us at the Ion for a casual conversation between John (JR) Reale, our new Managing Director for Startup and Investor Engagement at Rice Alliance, and Heath Butler of Mercury. Together, they’ll explore the vision behind building a founder-centric redesign of Houston’s economy and their thoughts on shaping the ecosystem in Houston.
Drawing on learnings from mentors, crucible moments, and decades of startup experience, JR will share why he believes the Ion must become more than a building and how he thinks advantages will come from the new game of innovation districts, creating and defining a new category of modern venture acceleration infrastructure. They’ll also discuss the Ion’s focus on building a Founder Advantage Platform designed to remove friction, compress time, and compound outcomes at its core.
This event is an invitation to founders, investors, corporations, accelerators, and community partners who believe that when we serve founders, we pull the future forward.
Come ready to listen, learn, and engage in a dialogue about what it means to build together…for Houston, for founders, and for the decades to come.

Greater Houston Business Procurement Breakfast
2025-10-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Register here: https://b2gvictory.com/event/ghbp-october-2/
Join the B2G Victory Team and come by our table at the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) October.
Breakfast Served: 8:00AM- 9:00AM
The GHBP is excited to:

Provide a venue that “Makes Business Happen” for Houston’s small and minority business community and the community at large.
Connects key contacts that lead to contracts and financing
Facilitate management and technical assistance
Assist in the growth and development of the Houston Community
Generates real business Success Stories

For more information about the Greater Houston Business Procurement (GHBP) Forum, visit: https://ghbpf.org/contact/#calendar-fe92efaa-617b-4a09-bd7f-7e198bdab716-event-m681n7cz

Houston Methodist Office Hours
2025-10-17 10:30 - 12:30 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-methodist-office-hours-at-ion-tickets-1333326739169
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 for an innovative healthcare solution? Do you work on technology in another industry that could be applicable to healthcare? Do you want to learn more about how hospital systems work with innovators? Come meet with us!
NOTE: Due to limited availability, please only sign-up for one session. Each time slot is assigned so please respect your specific timed session. If you are on the waitlist, we will inform you prior to the session if a spot is available. Thank you for your understanding.

SCORE + Methodist Office Hours
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Mapping Houston's Ecosystem
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Ion – Conference Room 027, 4201 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002
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 will offer valuable insights into how Houston’s innovation ecosystem works and how you can find your place within it.
Discover the Houston Ecosystem’s Flow
Facilitated by Wade Pinder, the Ion’s Mentor in Residence, this session will help participants map out the journey needed to take an idea from concept to a mature company. Wade brings years of experience in product management, community building, and mentoring entrepreneurs to the table, offering a thoughtful and informed perspective to guide this exploration.
The heart of the session lies in exploring a dynamic mind map that Wade has created and continues to refine—an ever-evolving, community-driven tool that grows alongside Houston’s innovation ecosystem. Attendees will not only learn about the ecosystem’s flow but also have the opportunity to contribute to it by identifying gaps, sharing knowledge, and adding their insights.
This session will center on the stages of a company’s growth journey, exploring the essential elements that drive it forward. Participants will examine the role of financial capital, from early fundraising efforts to securing the resources needed for scaling, and how these milestones align with a company’s progression. The discussion will also delve into the human element of growing a business, highlighting the evolving talent and expertise required to navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, we’ll explore the importance of “social capital”—the networks, support systems, and relationships that play a critical role in moving ideas to market and sustaining long-term growth.
Ion’s Vision
Helping the community better understand the local ecosystem reflects the Ion’s commitment “to being the home for Houston’s innovation community.” By fostering connections, creating opportunities, and sharing perspectives, the Ion is building a transformative culture that strengthens Houston’s economic resiliency and celebrates the entrepreneurial journey.
From forming an initial entrepreneurial idea to the prototyping phase to scaling a business, this Houston Ecosystem Mapping session aligns with the Ion’s goals to support innovation, attract talent, and build a vibrant ecosystem.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:

Entrepreneurs looking to understand greater Houston’s resources.
Investors curious about the local startup landscape.
Professionals and students wanting to connect with the innovation community.
Anyone passionate about Houston’s growth as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Innovators who have recently moved to greater Houston and are looking to get “plugged in” to the local scene.
Community leaders and service providers that support (or want to support) the innovation ecosystem.

Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00am
📍 Location: The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX
Register today for this chance to explore Houston’s ecosystem, uncover its flow, and help shape its future.

Impact Hub Open Project Night Houston: Responsible Consumption and Production
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Elevation Studio, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002
Register here: https://houston.impacthub.net/events/open-project-night-houston-responsible-consumption-and-production/
Open Project Night Houston is a monthly event convening Houston’s changemakers and collaborators around ideas for improving Houston.

Impact Hub Houston brings you Open Project Night, a monthly opportunity to come together to work on solutions for some of Houston’s most pressing issues. Our city is full of changemakers across all ages, cultures, skillsets, and industries. This is your chance to connect and collaborate for the greater good.
Here’s how it works:

New theme each month in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
For the month of June we’ll be focusing on SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Anyone can sign up to participate (whether you have an idea/project or just want to provide feedback, advice, or support)
1-2 guest speakers will kick-off project presentations
Open Mic for anyone else to pitch will follow (2 min max per pitch)
Everyone moves around the room for open networking & collaboration

Open Mic Format:

Brief personal introduction + What is your project/idea?
What stage are you currently at? (idea/testing/implementation etc)
What are your next series of steps?
What are you currently looking for in the way of talent/skills from the community?

**No slides. Just verbal with large post-it paper visual. They will provided materials.**
The Global Goals can only be met if we work together. Investments and support is needed to ensure innovative technological development, fair trade, and market access in Houston. To build a better world, we need to be supportive, empathetic, inventive, passionate, and above all, cooperative.
