Houston Innovation

HOUSTON INNOVATION NETWORK

UH is committed to supporting Houston's growing Innovation Economy. That means we are dedicated to finding the right location and resources for all startups to have the greatest chance of success. We partner with incubators around the Houston area to commercialize technologies and help startups get launched.

InnoationMap shines a spotlight on innovation in Houston within startups, tech, health, energy, social impact, and more.

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MassChallenge Texas names its top 10 companies in its Houston cohort
The 54-company cohort, the second based in Houston since the program's launch last year, was challenged early on to pivot to virtual acceleration over the four-month experience.

Source: InnovationMap
Education company launches innovative virtual platform at Houston school
Kïdo, an international network of preschools, recently introduced its first-ever virtual learning platform, with Kïdo's school in Houston's Rice Village serving as the U.S. launchpad.

Source: InnovationMap
Cleantech incubator announces location in Houston, names newest partners
The facility is expected to open this coming spring in Houston and will feature 40,000 square feet of prototyping lab, office, and community space that can house about 50 startups, totaling 200 to 300 employees.

Source: InnovationMap
Houston ranked among world's top cities of the future for global business
Houston has moved up on the world's ranking of cities for future global businesses.

Source: InnovationMap
Houston ranks high on lists for startup ecosystems and economic growth potential
A new ranking from Business Facilities magazine places Bayou City at No. 4 for economic growth potential among large metro areas and at No. 4 for the country's best startup ecosystems.

Source: InnovationMap
Overheard: Experts discuss why Houston is the next hub for tech investing
Key moments from a panel discussion on why Houston is the next hub for tech investing.

Source: InnovationMap

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HOUSTON INNOVATION NETWORK

MassChallenge Texas names its top 10 companies in its Houston cohort

Education company launches innovative virtual platform at Houston school

Cleantech incubator announces location in Houston, names newest partners

Houston ranked among world's top cities of the future for global business

Houston ranks high on lists for startup ecosystems and economic growth potential

Overheard: Experts discuss why Houston is the next hub for tech investing