| Date | Title | Description |
| 07.08.2026 | UTHealth Houston team joins NASA initiative to protect border drinking water | Climate change means far more to public health than living with hotter days. Transformations in our weather are contributing to challenges in accessing safe drinking water in some communities.
One of the most dire situations is along the US... |
| 06.08.2026 | U.S. News declares Houston hospital No. 1 in Texas for the 15th year | Houston Methodist Hospital and over a dozen more Houston-area hospitals have earned bragging rights in U.S. News & World Report's newly released rankings of the Best Hospitals for 2026-2027.
Every year, U.S. News annually evaluates near... |
| 05.08.2026 | Who are Houston's top innovators? Nominate now for 2026 Houston Innovation Awards | Calling all Houston innovators: The 2026 Houston Innovation Awards, presented by InnovationMap, return this fall to celebrate the best and brightest in the Houston innovation ecosystem right now.
We're asking you to nominate Houston's top i... |
| 04.08.2026 | Rice lands $19 million grant to build AI-driven quantum materials lab | Rice University has received a $19.9 million award from the National Science Foundation to increase the production of quantum and electronic materials by using a combination of artificial intelligence, cloud-based labs and robotics.
The fou... |
| 31.07.2026 | Clova Health Appoints Renowned Healthcare Leader Dr. Larry Kaiser to Board of Directors | Clova Health, an AI-powered digital health & technology company developing personalized solutions for metabolic health and chronic disease prevention, today announced the appointment of Dr. Larry Kaiser to its Board of Directors.
EXTON,... |
| 31.07.2026 | Houston startup lands $10M to power up electrician staffing platform | Houston-based Buildforce, which provides a tech-enabled staff platform geared toward electricians and electrical contractors, has raised a $10 million Series A round led by Houston’s Saepio Capital.
Other investors in the round include Blue... |
| 31.07.2026 | 2 Houston companies tapped to build robots for Mars & more innovation news | Editor's note: The biggest innovation headlines in July include robots for Mars, the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange, and cancer research funding. Below are the five most-read InnovationMap articles published July 15-31, 2026:
1. Houston... |
| 30.07.2026 | New report ranks Houston as America's No. 2 least safe city | A new study contains bad news for Houston. A report from personal finance website SmartAsset ranks the Bayou City as the second-least safe city in the U.S. among cities with at least 250,000 residents.
Only Memphis ranked worse than Houston... |
| 27.07.2026 | SpaceX launches Starship test flight with most advanced Starlinks to date | SpaceX’s mammoth Starship rocket blasted off Friday, July 24, on another test flight stretching halfway around the world, this time releasing 20 of the most advanced Starlinks.
Towering 407 feet, Starship soared from the company’s base at t... |
| 24.07.2026 | Report: Houston ranks among 10 most affordable metros to raise a child | Raising a child is not an easy or inexpensive feat, but a new study has determined Houston parents have the 7th lowest childrearing costs in the country.
SmartAsset's new report, "Cost of Raising a Child in Major U.S. Metros – 2026 Stu... |
| 23.05.2026 | Neurosoft Bioelectronics Fuels BCI Revolution with $7.5M Funding | Neurosoft Bioelectronics closed a $7.5 million seed round. This significant funding accelerates revolutionary stretchable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). These minimally invasive devices offer unparalleled compliance and extensive cortica... |
| 22.05.2026 | Neurosoft Bioelectronics: $7.5 Million Seed Round Closed To Advance Stretchable Brain-Computer Interfaces | Neurosoft Bioelectronics announced it has closed a $7.5 million oversubscribed seed financing round to accelerate development of its stretchable and scalable brain-computer interface (BCI) platform. The funding will support the company’s mi... |
| 20.05.2026 | Neurosoft Bioelectronics Raises $7.5M in Seed Funding | Neurosoft Bioelectronics, a Geneva, Switzerland- and NYC-based neurotechnology company developing soft brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), raised $7.5M in Seed funding.
The round was led by Skybound Venture Capital with participation from PL ... |
| 03.04.2026 | Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions Applauds Texas Leadership on Ibogaine Research | Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Burrows Demonstrate Bold Commitment to Veterans Suffering from PTSD and TBI
AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) today applauded the joint announcement... |
| 04.02.2026 | Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
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| 07.01.2026 | Houston hospitals win $50M grant for ibogaine addiction treatment research | The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has awarded $50 million to UTHealth Houston in collaboration with The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Health) to co-lead a multicenter research trial to evaluate the effec... |
| 10.12.2025 | More Safe Days at Home: A Call to Redesign Pediatric Care | Dr. Patricia Hayes, Chief Medical Officer of Imagine Pediatrics
For children with special health care needs, the line between stability and crisis is razor-thin. A quiet day at home can quickly spiral into an unplanned hospital admission. E... |
| 15.07.2025 | EndoQuest Robotics Raises Series D-2 Funding | EndoQuest Robotics, a Houston, TX-based endoluminal robotic surgical technology company, raised an undisclosed amount in Series D-2 funding.
The round was led by Crescent Enterprises and Dr. Fred Moll with participation from Puma Venture Ca... |
| 09.07.2025 | How Houston's innovation sector fared in 2025 Texas legislative session | The Greater Houston Partnership is touting a number of victories during the recently concluded Texas legislative session that will or could benefit the Houston area. They range from billions of dollars for dementia research to millions of d... |
| 03.04.2025 | The Whole Milk Debate: A Creamy Controversy in School Nutrition | The debate over whole milk in school meals is heating up. It’s a battle of nutrition, taste, and childhood health. On one side, advocates argue for the return of whole milk, claiming it’s been unfairly demonized. On the other, nutrition exp... |
| 03.04.2025 | The Whole Milk Debate: A Nutritional Tug-of-War in Schools | In the heart of America’s schools, a quiet storm brews over milk. Whole milk, once a staple in lunchrooms, now faces scrutiny. The debate is not just about taste; it’s about health, nutrition, and the future of our children. As lawmakers an... |
| 02.04.2025 | There’s a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here’s what you should know | But some nutrition experts, lawmakers and the dairy industry argue that whole milk has been unfairly vilified, and that some studies suggest kids who drink whole milk are less likely to have obesity. Critics also contend that many children ... |
| 13.02.2025 | TMC names 2025 cohort of cancer treatment innovators | Texas Medical Center Innovation has named more than 50 health care innovators to the fifth cohort of its Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics (ACT).
The group specializes in immunotherapy, precision drug discovery, monoclonal antibodies, and... |
| 18.12.2024 | Houston's Entrepreneurial Surge: Lessons from a Decade of Grit and Growth | Houston is buzzing. The job market is thriving, and entrepreneurship is on fire. This city is not just a dot on the map; it’s a startup ecosystem ranked among the top 50 globally. Climate tech is leading the charge, with the market projecte... |
| 17.12.2024 | 10 years in: Houston entrepreneur reflects on lessons learned | Just as the job market is soaring, so is the state of entrepreneurship in America. And increasingly, people are launching their businesses in Houston.
As InnovationMap reported, our city is a top startup ecosystem, now ranked among the top ... |
| 12.12.2024 | Navigating the Risks of Neck Manipulation: A Cautionary Tale | In the world of wellness, neck massages and cracking have become popular remedies for tension and discomfort. However, a recent tragedy in Thailand has cast a shadow over these practices. A young singer died after a series of massages that ... |
| 12.12.2024 | The Standing Dilemma: Why Just Standing Isn’t Enough for Your Health | In the modern world, we often hear that sitting is the new smoking. It’s a catchy phrase, but it carries a heavy truth. Prolonged sitting can lead to serious health issues, including heart disease and stroke. However, a recent study has thr... |
| 11.12.2024 | FDA greenlights Houston surgery robotics company's unique technology | A Houston surgical robotics company has gotten a Investigational Device Exemption from the FDA to go forward with human trials.
This news allows EndoQuest Robotics to begin its Prospective Assessment of a Robotic-Assisted Device in Gastroin... |
| 22.10.2024 | Bridging the Gap: Access Endodontics Expands Care with New Associate and Website | Access Endodontics in Oregon City is making waves. The practice has welcomed Dr. Tembre DeLong, a new associate endodontist, to its team. This addition is more than just a staffing change; it’s a commitment to better serve the community. Dr... |
| 21.10.2024 | Access Endodontics Welcomes New Associate Endodontist and Launches New Website | access-endodontics.com
Access Endodontics of Oregon City is proud to announce that Dr. Tembre DeLong, DMD has joined the team as an associate endodontist and will be working alongside Dr. Marat Tselnik to bring high-quality endodontic care ... |
| 17.10.2024 | Houston: A New Frontier for Remote Workers and Healthcare Innovations | Houston is emerging as a beacon for remote workers and a hub for healthcare advancements. Recent studies highlight its affordability and resources, while institutions like UTHealth are making strides in patient care. Houston is not just a c... |
| 15.10.2024 | Houston health care leader secures funding, milestones for latest initiatives across cancer, stroke, and more | UTHealth Houston is making waves in many disciplines right now. From cancer to Alzheimer’s disease to stroke, the institution is improving outcomes for patients in new ways. Last week, UTHealth announced three exciting updates to its roster... |
| 15.10.2024 | SpaceX reaches milestone achievement with latest Starship rocket launch | Texas-based SpaceX pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with mechanical arms.
A jubilant Elon Musk called it “science fiction without the fic... |
| 10.10.2024 | NASA awards Houston university $1.2M for diversity in aerospace initiative | NASA will award the University of Houston $1.2 million toward a collaborative project with some of the biggest players in aerospace to foster diversity in the field.
The funds will go toward UH's Partnership for Inclusivity in Engineering E... |
| 25.09.2024 | Commentary | Opinion: Lisa Doggett: We can’t fix health care if we’re not talking about it | But obtaining preventive care is only one of the challenges facing those without coverage. For this population, getting appointments with specialists, diagnostic testing and treatments may be even more difficult.
Physician Ricardo Nuila, an... |
| 23.09.2024 | SightMD Welcomes Two New Surgeons to Serve Nassau County | SightMD
SightMD is excited to announce the addition of two highly skilled ophthalmologists to our Nassau County team, Dr. Daniel Jones and Dr. Catherine He. Both surgeons bring extensive training and a passion for patient care that aligns w... |
| 04.09.2024 | Brain Aneurysm Foundation Announces its 2024 Research Grant Recipients | Funding Provided to 15 Academic Researchers from Across the US for New Innovations to Predict, Detect and Treat Brain Aneurysms
HANOVER, Mass., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF), the leading advocacy organiza... |
| 16.08.2024 | Houston's Cancer Research Breakthrough: A New Hope in Tumor Surgery | In the heart of Houston, a groundbreaking cancer research initiative is gaining momentum. The Biden-Harris administration has earmarked $150 million for its Cancer Moonshot initiative, and a significant portion is flowing to Rice University... |
| 15.08.2024 | Promising Houston cancer research project wins $18M grant | The Biden-Harris administration is deploying $150 million as a part of its Cancer Moonshot initiative, and a research team led by Rice University is getting a slice of that pie.
AccessPath is a novel, affordable, slide-free pathology system... |
| 18.06.2024 | ViQi Appoints Dr. Tong-Ming Fu M.D., Ph.D, to its Scientific Advisory Board to Accelerate Scientific Innovation Using AI and Imaging | Dr. Tong-Ming Fu, MD, PhD
ViQi, Inc., announces the appointment of Dr. Tong-Ming Fu to the ViQi Scientific Advisory Board. This appointment will draw on Dr. Tong-Ming Fu's expertise in virology and his experience with the ViQi flagship AI-b... |
| 19.05.2024 | Vaping Increases Risk of Early-Onset Asthma, Research Suggests | By Quincy Jon
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The usage of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is linked to an adult's early d... |
| 23.04.2024 | 4 Houston universities earn top spots for graduate programs in Texas | Houston's top-tier universities have done it again. U.S. News and World Report has four Houston-area universities among the best grad schools in the state, with some departments landing among the top 100 in the country.
U.S. News publishes ... |
| 23.04.2024 | Report: Houston secures spot on list of top 50 startup cities | A new ranking signals great promise for the growth of Houston’s startup network.
Houston ranks among the world’s top 50 startup cities on a new list from PitchBook, a provider of data and research about capital markets. In fact, Houston com... |
| 18.03.2024 | Health | Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults. Some states want to boost awareness | Tim Henderson | Stateline.org (TNS)
Responding to new research on the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, some states are trying to boost public awareness of the deadly disease with a focus on Black and rural residen... |
| 09.08.2022 | nQ’s Study of Digital Biomarkers for Subdomain Analysis of Cognition Published in Brain Communications | CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (PRWEB) August 09, 2022
People’s keystroke patterns generated from their daily interaction with computers and smartphones can reveal important information about their cognitive state, according to new research published by ... |
| 17.11.2021 | New Study to Investigate Impact of Pet Ownership in Relationships with Intimate Partner Violence | “Quantifying the link between intimate partner violence and animal cruelty will help identify ways to protect people and pets and lower the barriers to seeking help.”
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) November 17, 2021
The Human Animal Bond Research Insti... |
| 30.08.2021 | 10 Cost-Effective Ways To Incorporate A Philanthropic Tie-In | The majority of modern consumers look for authenticity in a brand before they choose to support it or spend their money on its products or services. A great way to express authenticity and win the trust of prospective customers is to get in... |
| 30.06.2021 | Nominate now: InnovationMap announces inaugural Houston innovation awards | Calling all Houston innovators — now is your time to shine.
InnovationMap and its partner, Houston-based Techwave, a global IT services and solutions provider, are pleased to present an inaugural set of awards honoring Houston's innovators ... |
| 22.06.2021 | 2 Houston research projects unveil groundbreaking solar and battery technologies | Research, perhaps now more than ever, is crucial to expanding and growing innovation in Houston — and it's happening across the city right under our noses.
In InnovationMap's latest roundup of research news, two Houston institutions are wor... |
| 22.06.2021 | 3 Houston innovators make Forbes list of up-and-coming entrepreneurs | Three Houston entrepreneurs are basking in the national spotlight.
The trio — Vernee Hines, Carolyn Rodz, and Siddhartha Sachdeva — were just named to Forbes' Next 1000 list of the country's up-and-coming entrepreneurs. They're among the 25... |
| 21.06.2021 | 3 Houston companies named to semifinals of clean energy competition | Three Houston energy startups are in the running for the $100,000 cash prize in Cleantech.org's GS Beyond Energy Innovation Challenge.
Amperon Holdings, Cemvita Factory, and Veloce Energy are among the competition's 24 semifinalists, which ... |
| 21.06.2021 | Houston-Dallas high-speed train still not official but now it has a builder | The high-speed train between Houston and Dallas still needs an official sign-off before it happens, but a builder has been hired for when that day comes.
Texas Central, the developers of the train, have signed a $16 billion contract with We... |
| 21.06.2021 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | Editor's note: In this week's roundup of Houston innovators to know, I'm introducing you to three local innovators across industries — from startup and small business support to electric vehicles — recently making headlines in Houston innov... |
| 17.06.2021 | Houston expert: 4 questions to ask when hiring employees in other states | A larger share of employees has found themselves working from home, or at least working remote, than ever before and many continue to do so permanently. As employers actively take steps to ensure a strong showing throughout the economic rec... |
| 17.06.2021 | Houston EV charging station startup gets ready to roll out services across the country | A Houston startup is revving up the region's — and the country's — supply of charging stations for electric vehicles.
The company, Refuel Electric Vehicle Solutions (REVS), recently installed its first two charging stations. They're at two ... |
| 17.06.2021 | Houston space tech company reveals details on its new $40M facility | A Houston-based space tech company focused on sending the first American spacecraft to the Moon since NASA's Apollo program is planning on expanding its presence here on Earth too.
Intuitive Machines announced its plans to move from its cur... |
| 16.06.2021 | Splashy European pool-sharing app dives into Houston just in time for summer | Scorching temps. Baking cars. ERCOT begging locals to set their thermostats to 78 (say what?). Why, it's almost like it's summer in Houston or something.
After a long sweat, nothing cools off like a long swim in a sparkling pool. To that en... |
| 16.06.2021 | New Houston startup development program to help launch corporate volunteer software | Brooke Waupsh wanted to change the way people volunteered and help increase access to volunteers for nonprofits. So, she launched Swoovy, a dating app that connected singles who wanted to do some good on their first dates. Now, the Austin-b... |
| 16.06.2021 | Houston researchers snag government funds for net-zero emissions projects | Rice University and the University of Houston were two of four national institutions to receive sizable grants from the Department of Energy last month to go toward the research and development of projects that will improve CO2 storage to h... |
| 15.06.2021 | Houston unicorn fintech company launches new B2B education platform | Houston-based HighRadius — which recently hit $1 billion valuation, reaching unicorn status — has launched a new learning platform.
Highako Academy by HighRadius, launched the platform to help credit and collections teams build certain skil... |
| 15.06.2021 | Autonomous delivery company joins forces with FedEx for new pilot in Houston | A tech company with self-driving robots deployed across Houston delivering pizza, groceries, and more has yet again launched a new pilot program — this time focused on parcel delivery.
Nuro and FedEx announced a new partnership to deploy Nu... |
| 15.06.2021 | Lessons in prototyping: Figuring out the best type of prototype | As you continue your journey of developing and bringing a new product to the market, you have a series of decisions to make when it comes to prototyping — whether you're going to launch a hardware or a software product, or the combination o... |
| 13.05.2021 | To expand or not to expand? Houston researcher weighs in on global growth | You built your business from the ground up, patiently finding techniques and products that work, carefully crafting solid bonds with your clients. Then one day a new project, opportunity or simple request poses a question: Is it time to bra... |
| 12.05.2021 | This Houston school makes the grade as one of the nation’s best private colleges for the value | As bastion of higher learning and innovation, Rice University has racked up no shortage of accolades and appearances on "best-of" lists.
Now, a new report casts Houston's "Ivy League of the South" as a top academic insti... |
| 12.05.2021 | New Houston accelerator leader dives into first cohort | Everything's bigger in Texas, but Kate Evinger is focused on zeroing in on a small group of startups to help them in a Texas-sized way.
As director of gBETA Houston, Evinger says the program, which expanded to Houston in 2019, is geared tow... |
| 12.05.2021 | 3 Houston startups announce strategic appointments across energy and tech | Three Houston startups have new hires they're excited about.
From new board members to c-level execs, here's who's moving and shaking in Houston innovation.
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| 11.05.2021 | Energy company with U.S. HQ in Houston acquires local business | A renewable energy retailer based in the United Kingdom is once again expanding its presence in Texas with another strategic acquisition.
Octopus Energy US, which is based in Houston, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Hou... |
| 11.05.2021 | Health care in a post-pandemic world: Telehealth is here to stay, but so are in-person visits | As medical practitioners were faced with the abrupt arrival of the pandemic, they had to immediately adapt to new technologies and switch to telehealth – fundamentally changing the way healthcare is delivered. During the first few months of... |
| 11.05.2021 | Global accelerator announces 5 startups to its Houston cohort | Five Houston companies have been tapped to participate in a Houston-based, early-stage startup accelerator with a national presence.
The accelerator, gBETA, selected the five Houston companies out of over 85 applicants. The cohort represent... |
| 10.05.2021 | Houston ranks among fastest growing tech hubs amid the pandemic, report finds | When Americans think of tech hubs, Silicon Valley or even Austin may initially come to mind. However, Houston appears to be making a play for tech-hub status.
Citing data from career platform LinkedIn, the Axios news website reports that Ho... |
| 10.05.2021 | Energy giant makes Houston sole headquarters in massive move | Power player NRG Energy is laser focused on Houston. The Bayou City will be the energy giant's new sole headquarters; the company will no longer split between Houston and Princeton, New Jersey.
The move to a single headquarters simplifies b... |
| 10.05.2021 | 3 Houston innovators to know this week | Editor's note: In this week's roundup of Houston innovators to know, I'm introducing you to three local innovators across industries — tech, health care, and more — recently making headlines in Houston innovation.
Emily Cisek, founder of Th... |
| 07.05.2021 | Houston SaaS startup closes $12M series A funding round with support from local VC | A Houston startup with a software-as-a-service platform for the energy transition has announced it closed a funding round with participation from a local venture capital.
Molecule closed its $12 million series A, and Houston-based Mercury F... |
| 07.05.2021 | 5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week | Editor's note: Another week has come and gone, and it's time to round up the top headlines from the past few days. Trending Houston tech and startup news on InnovationMap included innovators to know, events not to miss this month, big winne... |
| 06.05.2021 | Houston research: Why venture capital firms might change a startup's leadership | Consider the 21st century's most storied CEOs: Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos. All have one thing in common – not only did they run their companies, they founded them.
Each of these corporate leaders, in other words, had to deal with ve... |
| 06.05.2021 | Houston school recognized as among the top institutions in the nation | Houston's Rice University continues to burnish its reputation in higher education.
A ranking released May 5 by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a British company that specializes in higher education data, puts Rice at No. 23 among the top colleges ... |
| 05.05.2021 | Houston fitness tech startup launches $1M crowdfunding campaign | Calling all cardio lovers, yogis, and strength trainers alike — a Houston fitness platform is opening up investment opportunities through a new crowdfunding campaign.
Kanthaka, a Houston-based app that connects clients to personal trainers ... |
| 05.05.2021 | Houston health tech company bounces back from COVID-19 in a big way | The pandemic hit life science innovation hard. And no one knows that better than Kevin Coker, co-founder and CEO of Proxima Clinical Research, a Houston-based contract research organization focused on supporting life science startups as the... |
| 05.05.2021 | University of Houston power couple prescribes major gift for college of medicine | University of Houston medical students and staff will receive a gift that's just what the doctor ordered.
A prestigious and longtime UH power couple has bequeathed two major gifts a major gift to the school's burgeoning College of Medicine.... |
| 04.05.2021 | Report: Houston ranks among the worst cities for unnecessary medical treatments | Houston boasts of being home to the Texas Medical Center, the world's biggest medical complex. Yet Houston's medical community also holds a distinction that's hardly boast-worthy: It's the worst major metro area in Texas for unnecessary hea... |
| 04.05.2021 | Expert shares advice for Houstonians experiencing a pandemic-sparked career change | I've had so many pivots in my professional career; moving across the country, internal promotions, leaving a corporate job to launch my own company, and repositioning myself and my brand in new markets. But I'm one of those people who enjoy... |
| 04.05.2021 | Houston hospital reveals renderings of Austin outpost ahead of groundbreaking | Texas Children's Hospital is working on its first freestanding location in Austin — and the hospital system just released a first look at what the state-of-the-art building will look like.
The new Texas Children's Austin campus — to be loca... |
| 03.05.2021 | These are Houston's 4 best high schools in 2021, says recent report | t's report card time, and four Houston high schools have made the grade, earning top 100 spots in this year's prestigious U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best U.S. High Schools. One even merited a special distinction.
Houston's... |
| 28.04.2021 | Tech company launches COVID-19 vaccine finder in Houston | A global tech company that recently opened a local office in Houston has announced a major upgrade to its app — and it's now available in Houston.
ClassPass, a network of fitness and wellness partners, now has Houston vaccine centers search... |
| 28.04.2021 | Houston startup selected for international carbontech accelerator | A new international accelerator focused on the commercialization of carbontech has announced its new cohort — and one Houston-based company has made the cut.
Cemvita Factory has been accepted into the Carbon to Value Initiative, a recently ... |
| 28.04.2021 | Houston investor goes all in on funding female founders | Carrie Colbert wasn't planning on becoming a venture capital investor — it just happened organically.
"This has been kind of a backwards process. Our fund was driven by demand," Colbert, founder and general partner of Houston-base... |
| 27.04.2021 | EY makes the case for people and culture amid historical oil and gas disruption | When considering the future of energy, you might see a world powered by cleaner energy sources and guided by bots and algorithms in the workplace. But digitalization and decarbonization are complex transitions. The road ahead will mix human... |
| 27.04.2021 | New COVID-19 variant potentially resistant to antibodies discovered at Texas A&M | Scientists at the Texas A&M University Global Health Complex identified a new variant of the COVID-19 virus that could present a new challenge to public health, according to a statement.
So far, the new variant, "BV-1," was fo... |
| 27.04.2021 | 3 reasons why you should add podcasting to your marketing plan, according to this Texas expert | As business leaders or marketers, we're always on the lookout for strategic opportunities to reach our target audiences in meaningful ways and move them to action: To like a post, ask for more information, make a purchase and more. When we ... |
| 27.04.2021 | New innovation hub grows with the addition of 6 Houston startups | The East End Maker Hub in Houston's East End District is growing with the recent addition of six startups.
"All of these companies cite the East End Maker Hub's physical innovation infrastructure, customizable spaces, strategic locatio... |
| 26.04.2021 | Houston tech-turned-hospitality entrepreneur launches global health passport | The pandemic brought Houston hospitality entrepreneur Carson Hager — a self-described "recovering programmer" — back to his roots in an attempt to help people gather together once more.
After 20 years in the tech world — he sold h... |
| 23.04.2021 | 5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week | Editor's note: Another week has come and gone, and it's time to round up the top headlines from the past few days. Trending Houston tech and startup news on InnovationMap included innovators to know, a luxury car dealership that accepts dog... |
| 22.04.2021 | Texas expert: Energy reliability and climate sustainability are not mutually exclusive | It's no secret that Texas has long been a leader in energy production, but it may surprise you to learn that Texas leads the nation in wind-powered generation, producing 28 percent of all US wind-powered electricity in 2019.
We're not just ... |
| 22.04.2021 | Houston startup grows C-suite, Deloitte opens awards apps, SDO names leader, and more innovation news | The Houston innovation ecosystem has been especially busy this year, and for this reason, local startup and tech news may have fallen through some of the cracks.
In this roundup of short stories within Houston innovation, local organization... |
| 21.04.2021 | Newly appointed innovation leader calls for more health care collaboration in Houston | Allison Post is a professional dot connector for the Texas Heart Institute. Located in the Texas Medical Center and founded in 1962, THI has long had a history of innovation — from Denton Cooley, THI's founder, performing the first artifici... |
| 21.04.2021 | Houston researchers tap into tech to provide new brain-related health care solutions | Research, perhaps now more than ever, is crucial to expanding and growing innovation in Houston — and it's happening across the city right under our noses.
In InnovationMap's latest roundup of research news, three Houston institutions are w... |
| 21.04.2021 | ExxonMobil announces $100B carbon-capture hub for Houston area | In a move that would be a gamechanger for Houston, oil and gas giant ExxonMobil envisions creating a $100 billion carbon-capture hub along the Houston Ship Channel.
ExxonMobil foresees the Houston Ship Channel being the site of an "inn... |
| 20.04.2021 | Houston again anointed the most diverse city in the U.S. by new report | Diversity is currently at the forefront of the U.S. conversation, as anti-Asian hate crimes have spiked nearly 150 percent in 2021 and the Derek Chauvin trial currently broils in Minneapolis.
But now, a new study sheds some good news on the... |
| 20.04.2021 | New Houston accelerator supporting BIPOC in aerospace announces inaugural cohort | A new accelerator program that is focused on aerospace innovation and supporting entrepreneurs who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color has announced its first cohort.
The Ion's Aerospace Innovation Accelerator for Minority Business E... |
| 20.04.2021 | Web page or app? Houston expert shares his tips for launching your online platform | One of the biggest decisions you'll have to make as an entrepreneur is whether you should host your product or service on the web, via an app, or through a webapp. In this quick guide, I'll go over a few tips to help you narrow down the opt... |
