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 […]
Spotlight for Mean Girls? That is SO fetch. Join TUTS as they dive into the wild world that is high school and this hit musical inspired by the beloved 2000s movie, Mean Girls. TUTS will spotlight the creative team and their process, share exciting details about the show and delve into its important themes. Enjoy performances […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 this 3-hour workshop, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Subtractive Manufacturing technology and the operation of an industrial laser cutter. Material Compatibility: Learn about […]
Register here: https://business.rice.edu/event/breakfast-and-masterclass-net-promoter-score-fact-and-fiction-strategy-planning Net Promoter Score: Fact and Fiction in Strategy Planning Many companies’ strategic plans use Net Promoter Score (NPS) as the basis of strategy, believing higher scores lead to higher sales growth. This masterclass will share decades of peer-reviewed research discussing the misuse of Promoter Score as a strategic metric and better alternatives for strategy […]
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 […]
Regsiter here: https://persona_ai.eventbrite.com The AI revolution is here, and it’s about to walk among us. Persona AI cofounder & seasoned roboticist Nicolaus Radford will discuss the promise of embodied AI and the adoption of humanoid robots—two advancements likely to impact every market sector. Humanoids coupled to artificial intelligence are poised to reshape the global work […]
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 […]
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-methodist-innovation-techhub-event-registration-1110287422569 Join the Houston HIMSS Chapter at the Houston Methodist Tech Hub @ Ion for an innovation discussion with Murat Uralkan, Director of Innovation at Houston Methodist Center for Innovation, and Evan D. Collins, MD, MBA, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Chief of the Houston Methodist Hand & Upper Extremity Center, and Innovator-in-Residency for the Houston […]
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 session of hardware trials, captivating demos, and engaging discussions, all revolving around the latest trends and advancements in Virtual and Augmented Reality. All are welcome […]
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. 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 […]
Learn the basics of 2D CAD in Fusion360 at the Ion Prototyping Lab. Through hands-on projects, students in this workshop will be guided through Autodesk Fusion 360’s Cloud-Based, parametric modeling […]
When people have ideas that can change the world, they need people around them who can help with mentorship, experience, and cash. At Career Exploration at the Ion: Entrepreneurs and Investors, an Ion Family Tech Day Event, come learn with other high school students and their families what it takes to become an investor and […]
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, […]
Register here: https://bit.ly/recur_ev_ion Networking among EV drivers and aspiring EV drivers. Last time, the EV Club had a Cybertruck to show off. This time, they hope to have a Ford F-150 lighting to see.
We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. This month, Mr. Montgomery Goforth, Assistant Director of Engineering at JSC, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Ion Prototyping Lab for an exclusive Lunch & Learn hosted by MISUMI. Greetings from the World of Gears, Levers, and Pulleys! This is a unique opportunity to witness live demonstrations of MISUMI's cutting-edge component design tools and components. Topics will include: ⚙️ Configured Components: Discover how our configured components can elevate […]
Join Lenny Saizan, Business Broker and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network, for an informative presentation on selling and buying businesses. The process of selling and buying a business includes many steps and involves collaboration and coordination of professionals across various disciplines. Quite often, sellers and buyers in the market are going through the process […]
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-houston-tickets-1120180533129 Join Founders Live for an incredible evening… Founders Live is an unforgettable competition sweeping the globe where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. 5 Founders 99 second each 4 minutes of audience […]
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canary-live-houston-tickets-1041981032317. Canary Media is excited to bring their live event series to Houston! They invite you to join them on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 5:00–9:30 p.m. at Greentown Labs. Check out the agenda below, designed by Canary's senior reporter, Julian Spector. Featured guests include David Roberts, Tim Latimer, Claire Hao, Naomi Klinge, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn the basics of 2D CAD in Fusion360 at the Ion Prototyping Lab. Through hands-on projects, students in this workshop will be guided through Autodesk Fusion 360’s Cloud-Based, parametric modeling tools. This is an introductory class geared toward anyone looking to build projects for 2D Sketching and vector drawing. No prior CAD experience is necessary! […]
Kristin Marie Bachmann will host an Artist Talk in the Ion District Garage (4111 Fannin Street, between Cleburne and Eagle) on Saturday, February 1, 3-4PM! Kristin’s talk will focus on […]
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