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 questions […]

Our upcoming event on startup product management will provide entrepreneurs with practical advice on ideation, market research, user testing, agile development, and more. Sefunmi Osinaike, our guest speaker, has over a decade of experience developing products for big corporations and smaller businesses. Today he owns a successful ed-tech startup, and is joining us at this […]

Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!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 6500 […]

One of the most difficult yet important steps in founding a startup is building a great Co-founder team. While many founders may start alone, there are multiple benefits of having a Co-founder, and taking the time to establish a quality team can mean the difference between failure and success. Join us for this fun and […]

Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.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, […]

Aramco Energy Ventures Office Hours are available every other Friday at the Ion!Representatives from Aramco’s corporate venture arm, Aramco Ventures, will be onsite at the Ion every other Friday right after “Cup of Joey” from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM to meet with start-up groups and entrepreneurs to discuss their business venture and pitch to […]

Join us for a 3-class series on building revenue growth, creating demand as a pre-requisite to growth, & accelerating acquisition & revenue.Monday, May 15th: Workshop 1: Revenue Engineering: Troubleshooting Your Revenue EngineLearn to identify the leaks, weaknesses, and threats in your acquisition routes. In this session, we'll uncover the greatest destroyer of revenue for startups […]

Join us on the first Monday of the month as we build Houston’s FinTech community the Ion!Fintech describes various financial activities, including money transfers, depositing a check with your smartphone, bypassing a bank branch to apply for credit, raising money for a business startup, personal finance, and more! This community is for all who are […]

Join us for an exclusive Founder Institute Nuremberg event, where we bring together a panel of esteemed investors to discuss "Startup Funding in Germany" and share their valuable insights on the current investment landscape, trends, and opportunities. This interactive webinar is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and founders navigate the complex world of fundraising […]

Do you need help understanding what startup investors are looking for in a pitch? Join us at this free webinar to learn what content your pitch deck should include. Our guest expert and startup mentor, Lance Cottrell, will review everything investors seek in a startup presentation. He will also introduce a tested framework that any […]

A conference for women-owned businesses who want to grow their profits, improve competencies, and increase capabilities.Positioned as our signature supplier development event, the WBEA Women's Business Leadership Conference helps to fund certification support, educational programs, and scholarships to over 800 WBEs and over 40,000 employees. The Women's Business Leadership Conference provides a platform for brand […]

To launch a great startup, it is critical to get feedback on your ideas from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. First, you'll learn the best practices for creating a concise and compelling elevator pitch. Then, you will have the opportunity to share your pitch with other entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors at virtual […]

Do you have a startup that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works, what you need to do before trying to raise funding, and where you can go to get it? Then join us for this interactive, online fundraising workshop, which will provide practical, step by step advice. It will feature […]

Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.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, […]

Join us in celebrating Women in the Armed Services with workshops, networking, and fun!The 7th Annual Women Veterans Empowerment Expo will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the University of St Thomas, Jarabek Activity and Athletic Center. This event is free and welcomes all Women Veterans.As one of the premier women veteran events […]

Join us to learn what a digital media kit is and why it is essential for your startup or business!In this workshop, learn what a Digital Media Kit is and why it is the way of the future. When emails are sent out for media opportunities, information, promotion, or a slew of other things, it […]

Join us to learn about how VCs approach investing and conduct due diligence and why this matters for you as a founder.During this event, Golden Section, a venture capital fund and founders studio obsessed with B2B SaaS product development, will discuss how VCs approach investing and conduct due diligence, and why this matters for founders. […]

Join us on Wednesdays at 10 AM on the Lower Level to learn about the art of pitching and get valuable feedback on your deck!If you are a founder who will be raising or seeking clients in 2023, you are welcome to practice your pitch at Poptarts and Pitches, which meets Wednesday at 10 AM […]

Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.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, […]

Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. This year we are in the heart of Downtown Houston.Wanna vend? Please use the link below: https://www.blckmarket.com/become-a-seller/#event-register