Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab for an exclusive Lunch & Learn by Anindyo Sarkar from Global Intellectual Property Software Service (GIPSS). AI-enabled searches make the innovation process more efficient by filtering invention ideas , offering valuable feedback to inventors and offers a path to IP protection. In this Lunch & Learn we explain […]
Setting Yourself up for Future Stability: Benefits, Retirement, Personal Finance - Acquire the fundamental skills and tools necessary to establish a robust foundation for enduring financial success and stability. Speaker: Rachel Buckhoff, CFP® Financial Advisor, Financial Synergies This event is part of a series called How to be an Owl: Smart Social Skills. This series […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
This session will be hosted by Dr. Evan D. Collins, MD MBA, Chief of the Houston Methodist Hand & Upper Extremity Center at the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Collins will share a short presentation about his clinical work and how change management may be healthcare's biggest hurdle to innovation implementation.
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 […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays) Resource tables include: The Small Business Administration SCORE Small Business Development Center
Innovate, Collaborate, and Learn: Weekly Meetings at Ion Prototyping Lab! Join the Houston Robotics Group for an exciting exploration of a diverse range of projects! Whether you're interested in software development, AI/Deep Learning, electronics, mechanics, drones, or automation, our group offers a welcoming and supportive community to pursue your passions. Should you require assistance with […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
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 team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment […]
This showcase and competition highlights many of the school’s engineering design projects and represent our students’ success. The competition is open to all engineering design projects from each discipline of engineering. The evening will host 80+ judges made up of engineering alumni and local industry to help with the poster session competition. The event will […]
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 […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The […]
What is an SBDC? Small Business Development Centers provide counseling and training to small businesses, including working with SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and […]
Innovate, Collaborate, and Learn: Weekly Meetings at Ion Prototyping Lab! Join the Houston Robotics Group for an exciting exploration of a diverse range of projects! Whether you're interested in software […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you captivated by the endless possibilities of Virtual Reality? Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab for a monthly Houston VR meetup. Join a diverse community for an engaging […]
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 the Houston Methodist Center for Innovation team on select Friday mornings for 1-1 Office Hours. Do you have an idea for an innovative healthcare solution? Do you work on […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The […]
Join us for a hands-on learning experience about electronics and robots and gain insight into the professional skills and concepts needed to excel in an engineering career. Students will learn […]
Innovate, Collaborate, and Learn: Weekly Meetings at Ion Prototyping Lab! Join the Houston Robotics Group for an exciting exploration of a diverse range of projects! Whether you're interested in software […]
Hear from Representatives of some of Houston’s major Hospitals and Healthcare Networks as they discuss upcoming Projects, Community Initiatives and related Business Opportunities. No pre-registration required - drop your business […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The […]
Transwestern Technology Properties Group presents panelists from Digital Realty, Rackspace, Overwatch, Netrality, Enzu, and Calian. Panel One - Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Cloud / Virtual Data Center Services […]
Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab for an exclusive Lunch & Learn hosted by eCon Engineering. Dive into the world of computer-aided engineering (CAE), simulation, and virtual prototyping. Whether […]
Please Note: This is an Invite-Only Workshop for Startups These small-group deep-dive sessions are geared toward venture-backed startups looking to scale quickly. Once you complete this three-part series, you'll leave […]
We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. Featured Program: Nutrition as Fuel for Human Space Flight History […]
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 […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The […]
SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding […]
Innovate, Collaborate, and Learn: Weekly Meetings at Ion Prototyping Lab! Join the Houston Robotics Group for an exciting exploration of a diverse range of projects! Whether you're interested in software development, AI/Deep Learning, electronics, mechanics, drones, or automation, our group offers a welcoming and supportive community to pursue your passions. Should you require assistance with […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
Altruistic Outcomes in Venture Capitalism As part of InterfaceRice 2024, the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative presents a 60-minute panel thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of value-driven investing and altruism in the realm of technology and medical devices. Leading investors will gather to explore the pivotal role they play in shaping the future of healthcare. The discourse […]
UPDATE: DELAYING START TIME TO 5:00 PM We’ve got over 600 pounds of crawfish and teams already cooking up something delicious. However, in typical Houston fashion, the small chance of rain up north has turned into downpours city-wide and unpredictable plans for the evening. Since we’ve got the little mudbugs already here, we’ll continue with […]
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 […]
What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
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 […]
Innovate, Collaborate, and Learn: Weekly Meetings at Ion Prototyping Lab! Join the Houston Robotics Group for an exciting exploration of a diverse range of projects! Whether you're interested in software development, AI/Deep Learning, electronics, mechanics, drones, or automation, our group offers a welcoming and supportive community to pursue your passions. Should you require assistance with […]
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