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, […]
Join BloombergNEF on Tuesday, October 29th, at the Ion to discuss the future of energy, industry, and transportation. In collaboration with Rice University, BloombergNEF will present their latest 2050 market outlooks—covering everything from global energy trends to in-depth sector analysis for power, industry, and transportation. The day will include afternoon networking and an evening cocktail […]
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 model and a market willing to pay for it, investors won't be interested anyway. Target Audience: Startups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs testing ideas for […]
Have you wanted to learn how to make your own 3D printed and/or laser cut designs, but thought it was too difficult? This 3 session class was designed for you! This hands-on class steps through all of the skills needed to design, model and build your own creations, starting with CAD design and manufacturing your […]
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, […]
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 […]
Join STEAM on Demand for a hands-on family-friendly STEAM workshop. In this lesson, students will learn about the basics of robotics, circuits, and how robots can be used to create art. They will explore key concepts like the components of an electrical circuit—power source, conductors, and electrical load—and understand how these elements work together to […]
Join Elissa Discovers™ for Family Day! Lunch, a book reading, panel on literacy & tech, exclusive animation premiere, book signing, & merch giveaway! Register here: https://eventbrite.com/e/family-day-with-elissa-discoverstm-tickets-1054482478479.
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 […]
We are excited to announce the InSpace Physical AI Workshop on November 4-5, 2024. 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: Scientific Exploration and Discovery in Space powered by AI Autonomous Maintenance and Exploration in […]
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, […]
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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab for the Houston Co-ed Designer Sewcial Meetup, a creative hub for people who sew. The wisdom, skills, and experience of everyone is welcome, […]
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 […]
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. Software […]
Learn the basics of 2D Fabrication at the Ion Prototyping Lab's Intro to Laser Cutting workshop. Discover the versatility of laser cutting and its role in rapid prototyping and fabricating. In […]
Join DivInc and Black Girl Ventures for And Still We Rise on Wednesday, November 13. For information and to register: https://lu.ma/divincafrotech Efforts to create supportive, inclusive environments for underrepresented entrepreneurs […]
In the digital revolution, all companies are or must become technology companies. And technology companies must hire and produce Industry 4.0 engineering manager leaders, if they are to modernize their […]
Journey into the icy landscape of Arrendale with TUTS and see why Disney chose them as one of the few theatres in the country to recreate this magical world. TUTS […]
An average company’s strategy is cluttered by initiatives that presumably deliver value to customers, employees and shareholders. At these companies, customers are underwhelmed from a commoditized offering, employees are overwhelmed […]
Join non sibi ventures for an extraordinary event celebrating the leadership, excellence, and future of Black Tech at the Ion innovation hub. Dive into a stimulating afternoon filled with expert […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion for our clinician speaker series presentation by Gail Vozzella. Gail Vozzella is Chief Nurse Executive at Houston Methodist. Gail will speak […]
Join Greentown Labs on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for an evening of networking with Greentown startups in the energy sector working on new technologies that will bring us to a net-zero […]
Join EV Club for a monthly meetup at the Second Draught on the last Wednesday of each month from 4:30 to 7:00 PM More details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ion-ev-club-tickets-1077844153879 We […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a special edition of Ion’s Visionary Voices executive speaker series featuring a conversation with Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions. Dan, who joined ExxonMobil in 2022, brings a wealth of experience from a career spanning Wall Street (managing director at Morgan Stanley), Detroit (president of General Motors), and Silicon Valley […]
Kristin Marie Bachmann and Piper Faust Public Art are pleased to announce KRISTIN MARIE BACHMANN | At the Still Point in the garage at Ion District located at 4111 Fannin Street in Houston’s Midtown. On view through January 31st 2025, the exhibition will open with a complimentary reception on Thursday, November 21st from 4 – […]
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 […]
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMJujkubF214u6Fi-ozT5Z24-R3n6f2EEiDyL1SfsoIL6nzw/viewform. In this Per Scholas keynote discussion, step into the future with tech executive and self awareness coach Aubrey McCoy as he opens the door to the powerful, rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). In this compelling talk, Aubrey will break down the essentials of AI and large language models (LLMs), exploring […]
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, […]
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 […]
Learn the basics of Additive Manufacturing at the Ion Prototyping Lab's Intro to 3D Printing workshop. Discover the potential of 3D printing as a powerful tool for rapid fabrication and prototyping. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge about Additive Manufacturing technologies and the operation of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers. Fundamentals […]
Are you interested or already invested in the Linux Operating System? Join us at the Houston Linux User's Group, one of the oldest users groups involved with the Linux Operating System. We discuss new trends in operating system usage, software development, and current technological trends, as well as provide one-on-one training or class based instruction. […]
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, […]
Do you have a new product idea you want to bring to life but don't know where to start? IPL+HTX Sewn Goods Office Hours are here to help! Ion Prototyping Lab is partnering with HTX Sewn Goods team to turn your idea into a tangible prototype. During office hours, you'll have the opportunity to ask […]
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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