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| Apr 22, 2024 | Houston Spaceport takes off with second phase of development | Since the Houston Spaceport secured the 10th FAA-Licensed commercial spaceport designation in 2015, the development's tenants have gone on to secure billions in NASA contracts. Now, the Houston Spaceport is on to its next phase of growth.
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| Feb 16, 2024 | Houston energy startup closes $17M series A to fund Texas geothermal facility | A Houston geothermal startup has announced the close of its series A round of funding.
Houston-based Sage Geosystems announced the first close of $17 million round led by Chesapeake Energy Corp. The proceeds aim to fund its first commercial... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Houston professor earned $500,000 grant to tap into digital twin tech for bridge safety | A University of Houston professor has received a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of how bridges are inspected in the state.
The $505,286 grant will support the project of... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Houston expert: How B2B industries can leverage go-to-market strategies for maximum impact | Crafting a successful go-to-market strategy is a must for driving revenue and profit growth, especially for investor-backed, high-growth businesses. But there is no one size fits all approach. Companies need nuanced GTM strategies tailored ... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Houston nonprofit synthetic biology accelerator names inaugural executive director | A Houston accelerator that supports early-stage synthetic biology startups has named its first executive director.
BioWell, which was founded by First Bight Ventures, a Houston-based venture capital group, has announced the appointment of P... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Ion's leadership changes, fintech exit, and more trending Houston innovation news from the week | Editor's note:Let's roundup the top Houston innovation news from the week. Trending Houston tech and startup articles on InnovationMap included big changes at the Ion, a rebrand for a data science firm, and more.
Houston innovation hub rest... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Houston space tech co. makes history with lunar lander launch | Houston-based Intuitive Machines just made one giant leap for mankind.
On February 15, the space exploration, infrastructure, and services company successfully launched its IM-1 mission Nova-C class lunar lander on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | This Houston innovator's statewide mission to advance energy transition innovation on college campuses | Collaboration is the name of the game for David Pruner, executive director of the Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy, known as TEX-E, a nonprofit housed out of Greentown Labs that was established to support energy transition innovat... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Rice research: Incentives increase employee contribution to company success | Companies can increase not only the volume but also the quality of employee suggestions and ideas by offering rewards and a choice, according to a study we published in 2022.
We conducted the study on 345 telemarketers at a call center in T... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Houston-area med device company grosses $11.1M in recent IPO | The Woodlands-based medical device company Autonomix Medical grossed more than $11.1 million in its recent IPO.
The company’s stock now trades on the NASDAQ market under the symbol AMIX. On February 1, company officials range the NASDAQ’s c... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Houston-area college breaks ground on new biotechnology program, launches curriculum | San Jacinto College and McCord Development Inc. broke ground on the new Center for Biotechnology at the Generation Park Campus in Northeast Houston.
The 4,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is slated to allow for more hands-on train... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Houston biotech startup selected to pitch at SXSW | Houston biotech startup PHIOGEN is among 45 finalists that will present at this year’s SXSW Pitch showcase in Austin.
PHIOGEN is one of five food, nutrition, and health startups that will participate in the pitch competition, set for March ... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | How to prevent micromanaging at your Houston startup, small biz | A manager’s job is to coach their teams and create opportunities for them to succeed. Yet, as managers rise through the ranks, they are not always trained in how to delegate, trust their teams and let the little things go. If managers lack ... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Houston mobile ordering company partners with robotic kitchen | Houston-based Rivalry Tech announced that it has partnered up with Canadian RoboEatz to bring hospital employees on-demand meals 24/7.
RoboEatz is known for its autonomous robotic kitchen system, which prepares high-quality dishes efficient... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Rice lands federal funding for new 5G testing framework | A team of Rice University engineers has secured a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop a new way to test 5G networks.
The project will focus on testi... |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Houston mobile vet company plans to roll out services statewide | It's safe to say that the real winners of work-from-home trends that sparked due to the pandemic are our pets. Dogs and cats that were used to not seeing their owners for eight hours every work day now have 24-hour access to attention, trea... |
| Jun 16, 2020 | New development announced to rise alongside Houston's Texas Medical Center | Two Houston-based commercial real estate companies — Hines Interests LP and 2ML Real Estate Interests Inc. — have teamed up to develop a 52-acre life-sciences-anchored, mixed-use project adjacent to the Texas Medical Center.
The Levit Green... |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Texas bus biz plans to get on the road again | Vonlane buses are revving their engines again. After weeks without service due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Dallas-based luxury bus operator will restart all routes serving Texas on July 1.
In a June 9 message to customers, Vonlane said... |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Rice University research looks into corporate responsibility for compassion | Since the early 2000s, the business of doing business has changed its looks markedly. As corporations gain power and reach, many in the public are subjecting them to increasingly insistent questions about their impact on the lives of worker... |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Texas travel company revs up for out-of-state expansion | In response to pandemic-triggered travel interruptions, Dallas-based high-end bus operator Vonlane is expanding its services to include out-of-state charters and in-state parcel shipping.
In a Memorial Day message to customers, Vonlane foun... |
| Jun 1, 2020 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | This week's Houston innovators to know are all using technology — but in completely different ways and across various sectors.
From creating a circular and sustainable economy for your company's technology to an online platform for your chi... |
| May 27, 2020 | Online camp and programming marketplace pivots amid pandemic to help Houston parents | This summer was supposed to be Houston-based Camppedia's breakout moment — a chance for CEO and Founder Tudor Palaghita to prove the company's value to its users. Palaghita is still getting to provide a much needed service to parents lookin... |
| May 5, 2020 | Houston expert reflects on why product management and user experience are key for tech startups | Consider planning a wedding. An impossible task of delivering a grand, completely personal event for all sorts of guests at a minimal cost.
At first, my fiance and I were freaking out because we heard that wedding planning is full of hidden... |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Now is the time for Houstonians to invest in solar energy, says expert | Largely due to the growing popularity and falling prices of solar energy in Texas, including incentives at the federal, state, and local level, the number of solar panel installations continues to trend upward throughout the state and espec... |
| Mar 26, 2020 | How to use tech to take your event virtual, according to this Houston expert | As the long-term repercussions of the coronavirus set in around the world, the events space was one of the first to realize its need to change course. Events across the world that were scheduled for March through June and beyond are being c... |
| Mar 24, 2020 | These are the 5 fastest-growing companies in Houston, according to a recent report | Bellaire-based startup Instafuel is pumping up its revenue in a big way.
Among the 250 fastest-growing companies in Texas identified by Inc. magazine, Instafuel tops the group of businesses based in the Houston metro area and ranks fifth st... |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Houston startups turn to digital pitches during coronavirus shutdown | When SXSW canceled a couple weeks ago, event organizers were sent into a frantic scramble of how to salvage some aspect of their plans while also balancing lost deposits, canceled travel, and so much more.
Three pitch events associated with... |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Capital Factory founder plans to double portfolio companies in Houston this year | A statewide accelerator program has doubled down on Houston, and it's just the beginning.
Austin-based Capital Factory, which also has a presence in Dallas, recently merged with Station Houston in an effort to expand their mentor network an... |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 3 things Houston entrepreneurs need to keep in mind to run a lean startup and reduce risk | There are few things riskier than launching a new business. You could run through a mine field and have a better chance at living than launching a successful, long-lasting business. In fact, the Harvard Business School even reported that th... |
| Jan 7, 2020 | Houston SaaS company achieves unicorn status following $125 million fundraising round | Following the closing of a $125 million series B investment round, a Houston software-as-a-service company is boosting a new title: Unicorn.
HighRadius, an artificial intelligence-powered fintech software company, has announced its unicorn ... |
| Dec 3, 2019 | The financial industry needs to digitize not tokenize, says this Houston expert | One of my favorite movies growing up was Empire Records. It was the mid-1990s, and the closest we got to Instagram feeds was who had the best mixtapes. If you're not familiar with Empire Records (or what a mixtape is), I recommend watching ... |
| Nov 18, 2019 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | This week in Houston is chock full of events from The Houston Innovation Summit, but before you get too swept away, check out these three innovators to know this week.
We have a life-long innovator whose passion has taken him from industry ... |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Houston blockchain company taps into a new industry, hires new exec | A Houston blockchain company that makes it easier and faster to process industry contracts, payment, and more has diversified its business again.
After expanding into the water services industry in August, Houston-based Data Gumbo Corp. has... |
| Oct 28, 2019 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | It's safe to say most Houstonians have been glued to their TVs watching the Houston Astros in the World Series, but the city never sleeps on innovation news. And, one of this week's who's who of Houston innovation even has a World Series-wo... |
| Oct 14, 2019 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | Houston entrepreneurs never cease to impress, leaving a mark on the city for their business minds, creativity, and overall gumption. This week's three innovators to know are no exception.
From a startup venture capitalist and Houston's most... |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Houston expert: Put people first during customer service week | National Customer Service Week is an annual event when companies and business leaders shower their customers with deals and discounts to show their appreciation. While that method is great for a quick win, we'd like to recommend a more unco... |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Deloitte: Be purposeful in defining your work | Not that long ago, employees had a defined role at a consistent worksite for the same company for many years. The employer-employee relationship seemed stable and well-defined. But times have changed. In a recent Deloitte Insights article, ... |
| Sep 24, 2019 | University of Houston-founded company shares its lessons learned from accelerator programs | A startup accelerator provides promising companies with an opportunity to boost their chances of marketing their technologies. These programs help small companies pivot their technologies strategically, interface with industry sectors and e... |
| Sep 10, 2019 | Houston energy services company closes $7.2 million series A round | A Houston company has some fresh funds to spark some growth. Sourcewater Inc., which specializes in oilfield water intelligence, has closed its series A round at $7.2 million. Bison Technologies, Marubeni Corp., and major energy family offi... |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 5 things to know before you get rid of your company's old electronics | It's important for all companies to take certain factors into consideration before they get rid of their excess electronics. I've worked in the technology industry for over 20 years, helping customers across all industries ensure the proper... |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | It may be Labor Day, but some of the hardest working Houston innovators are probably still checking their email on their phones from the pool.
Here are this week's innovators to know around town.
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| Aug 13, 2019 | 5 things to keep in mind when finding coworking space in Houston | If you're in the market for office space you've undoubtedly heard a lot about one of the fastest growing trends in commercial real estate – coworking. What started as a simple idea to help freelancers and startups find workspace is now begi... |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Houston cancer-fighting biotech company introduces its 4th ongoing clinical trial | A Houston-based biotech company has wrapped up enrollment for its most recent clinical trial of its cancer-fighting drug.
Moleculin Biotech Inc. (Nasdaq: MBRX) has launched its fourth ongoing trial — this time focusing on Cutaneous T-Cell L... |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Houston Outlaws esports team sold to local real estate investor for $40 million | Houston real estate investor Lee Zieben has agreed to terms with Immortals Gaming Club to purchase the Houston Outlaws for a total deal value of $40 million, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.
According to an original ESPN report, th... |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Here's how to make Houston the smartest city in America | In an age of autonomous vehicles, smart buildings, virtual reality, and 5G, more and more cities across the country are deploying smart technologies. The breadth of these technologies can result in many opportunities to share information, d... |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Capital Factory hires two Houston-based employees to grow its local presence | A major Texas innovation player with roots in Austin has now staffed its recently announced Houston outpost in partnership with The Cannon Houston. Capital Factory hired two Houstonians to help provide resources for its growing Houston-base... |
| Jul 18, 2019 | University of Houston researchers on why bridging the gap between academia and clinicians is key | Physician-scientists are a group of specialized researchers at the intersection of medicine and technology. Earning both medical degrees and Ph.D.s, they offer a perspective beyond the scope of clinical practice.
Three such researchers disc... |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Houston energy leader earns spot among America's 50 best workplaces | A major Houston energy player is raking in the awards. Austin-based Indeed recently revealed its list of the top 50 workplaces in the U.S., and Houston-based ConocoPhillips is joined by two other Texas companies.
To identify these top-rated... |
| Jul 10, 2019 | TMC plans to open one-of-its-kind robotics facility later this year | The Texas Medical Center has announced its plans to open a new robotics-equipped laboratory in October of this year. The automation capabilities will allow for more efficient lab tests and services.
The new facility is being made possible b... |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Houston takes flight at Paris Air Show just in time for Space City Month | As we move closer to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 in mid-July, eyes around the world are turning to the United States and to Houston's NASA Johnson Space Center in celebration of the historic mission that first brought mankind to the m... |
| Jun 27, 2019 | University of Houston expert on how to make your side hustle worth your while | Some of today's most innovative companies started as side hustles — businesses born out of garages and dorm rooms, as founders worked a traditional 9-to-5 jobs or focused on school or family.
First of all, what's a side hustle? Chris Guille... |
| May 10, 2019 | Overheard: Here's the future of oil and gas tech, according to this panel at OTC | The oil and gas industry has a reputation for being a slow adapter when it comes to technology advances, but that's changing — as is the workforce. In the next few years, half of the United States workforce will be millennials, according to... |
| May 8, 2019 | Comicpalooza expects another record year, says Houston First Corp. executive | Eleven years ago, Comicpalooza was a small event held out in Katy. Over the past few years, with the help of Houston First Corp., the three-day conference has grown to be so big, the 2019 programming will spill out of George R. Brown Conven... |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Overheard: Experts give advice for Houston startups looking for corporate partnerships | If you've ever wanted to know the best way to get your startup in front of a major corporation, according to experts from both sides of the table — here's your chance.
At the Houston Innovation Open Conference, five major players in Houston... |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 3 Houston innovators to know with exciting new announcements | While last week's innovators to know were all starting new jobs, these three for this week are starting new endeavors — from multi-million-dollar funds to education programs. Here are this week's three innovators to know.
Barbara Burger, pr... |
| Mar 27, 2019 | UH introduces new innovation-focused programs | The University of Houston took a step forward in educating Houston's future innovators. The university has created two minor programs and a major focused on innovation.
Undergraduate students now have the option to major or minor in Technol... |
| Mar 26, 2019 | 4 fitness-focused Houston startups changing the industry | Houston has developed into a city full of boutique fitness studios and updated parks, and now the city is seeing fitness startups popping up as well. From creating a smell-free fabric to engaging NASA technology into training, these Houston... |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Growing Houston coworking space announces plans for new Galleria-area satellite | While The Cannon is currently in the midst of construction on its 120,000-square-foot space in West Houston, the coworking space has announced a new office that will open ahead its main campus.
The Cannon – Post Oak, located at 675 Bering D... |
| Jan 9, 2019 | 2 Houston companies named pitch finalists for SXSW 2019 | In two months, a couple Houston companies will be packing their bags and headed for Austin, where they will pitch their startups at the 11th annual SXSW Pitch event. SXSW announced the 50 finalists on Wednesday.
A total of six Texas compani... |
| Jan 3, 2019 | Why fueling creativity at work is crucial to success | Walk into Facebook's New York City offices and you'll see what a 21st century creative culture looks like. There's the complimentary coffee and snack bar. There's free sushi and room to sleep. There are nooks where workers tap on their keyb... |
| Dec 21, 2018 | 5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week | Editor's note: Houston saw big shake ups at some major innovation institutions this week, which made for some trending stories. And, per usual, readers enjoyed learning about local entrepreneurs fighting the good fight with their organizati... |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Get on-demand personal training from Houston-based app | As a busy lawyer who traveled heavily for work, Sylvia Kampshoff found her workouts were often overlooked as she went from city to city, a casualty of long hours and a busy schedule. And, even though she did have a membership to a national ... |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Texas-based Bumble launches Houston meet-up hubs for safe and productive interactions | Turning digital connections into real-life associations can be a little nerve wracking, no matter the context. Austin-based Bumble, a dating app that's expanded to become a networking resource, is trying to make that first face-to-face meet... |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Electricity startup puts its Houston customers on the grid | In 2015, Greg Craig looked into Texas' wholesale energy industry and a light bulb went on over his head. He realized that the way consumers were delivered power was opaque and misleading. The electricity industry is one of the few areas tha... |
