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Houston Inno is your source for local innovation, giving you news, analysis and insights on everything that's impacting the region’s tech & startup ecosystem.

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Winning the grand prize at the Rice Business Plan Competition was just the cherry on top for this student-founded startup. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Ice cream startup Protein Pints scoops up top Rice Business Plan Competition prize

A Michigan State University startup won the grand prize at Rice University's annual Rice Business Plan Competition this year.

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The layoffs will impact 30% of Greentown's staff. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Climatetech incubator Greentown Labs announces layoffs

The layoffs will impact 30% of Greentown's staff.

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Guy Fieri, Serena Williams and Ninja are just a few famous names that are investing in — and seeing an impact from — this Houston tech company. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Hello Alice CEO explains why celebrities are still investing in fintech platform

Guy Fieri, Serena Williams, and Ninja are just a few names that are seeing impact from Hello Alice. Its CEO shed light on why.

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Where startup CEO pay is up, where it's down and how a gender pay gap persists among men and women founders. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Tracking startup CEO salaries: Here's how much founders make

Where startup CEO pay is up, where it's down, and how a gender pay gap persists among men and women founders.

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Big names are backing this Houston fintech platform's latest funding round, which marks a milestone for the company. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Guy Fieri, Mastercard, other investors boost fintech platform Hello Alice to $130M valuation

Hello Alice, a fintech platform that connects small businesses with capital, hit a new valuation milestone thanks to a Series C funding round that highlights continued investor interest in artificial...

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Houston Inno Madness is down to four fantastic startups in Round 3! Cast your ballots by April 10! bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Houston Inno Madness is down to four fantastic startups in Round 3

Software, interior disinfection, wind turbines and carbon capture: There's just four Houston startups standing in Round 3 of Inno Madness.

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Another Houston-based company landed funding for geothermal energy development, and its CEO says there's still plenty of business to be done. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Geothermal energy co. GA Drilling eyes U.S., European projects after funding from Nabors, others

GA Drilling is the latest Houston-based company to land funding for geothermal energy development, and its CEO says there's still plenty of business opportunities.

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2023 wasn't a banner year for startups — and 2024 isn't starting out so hot bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Venture-capital deal activity falls to lowest level since 2017

It's been tough sledding for startups looking for venture capital funding, and 2024 isn't starting out very well.

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At a pre-seed valuation, this Houston company has already attracted the attention of one international tech investor who felt it matches his mission. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

How edtech startup TrueLeap is attracting global investors to leap domestic hurdles

At a pre-seed valuation, Houston-based educational tech startup TrueLeap has already attracted the attention of one international tech investor who felt it matches his mission.

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Texas A&M isn't the only university shooting for the stars in the Houston area. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

University of Houston to open new space research center with NASA grant

A few months after Texas’ governor challenged universities to boost their space research output, NASA has selected UH for a new space research center.

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Humanoid robots are coming to a workplace near you. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

National Beat: What to expect from your new robot coworkers

In this week's The National Beat, we look at the future of humanoid robots in the workplace, Cameo's valuation hit, Startups to Watch and more.

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A networking club targeted at Black entrepreneurs and creatives has set its sights on Houston for its newest physical location. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Networking group The Gathering Spot to open physical Houston location for Black entrepreneurs,...

Co-founder and CEO Ryan Wilson said the decision came after successful events programming in the city.

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An e-commerce unicorn has struck its first deal since making Houston its headquarters again. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Cart.com acquires Amazon strategy business in first deal since returning HQ to Houston

In its first acquisition since returning its headquarters to Houston, e-commerce unicorn Cart.com purchased Virginia-founded startup Amify and added new executives.

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How AI heavyweights are looking to combat election disinformation bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

National Beat: Florida's beef with lab-grown meat, AI election disinformation, and Startups to Watch

This week's The National Beat explores OpenAI's fight against AI election disinformation, Florida Governor's beef with lab-grown meat and Startups to Watch.

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This startup founder once trained Houston athletes — but here's what he wants to see from them now. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Houston sports tech founder wants to see athletes investing

Sports technology is a growing field, but Abdul Foster found himself getting in through an unexpected venue

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Houston's universities contribute plenty to the region's innovation, and researchers suggest that there's more growth that can happen. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Houston universities help city claim a top 10 spot for innovation

Houston's universities contribute plenty to the region's innovation, and the study's authors suggested that there's more growth that can happen.

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2024 could be a big year for this Houston venture capital firm, which is looking to tap into optimistic market trends on the exit side. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

How Mercury’s new hire points to venture capital’s exit focus

2024 could be a big year for Mercury, which is looking to tap into optimistic market trends on the exit side.

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The last eight have arrived! See who's squaring off in Round 2 of Houston Inno Madness, and cast your votes by Wednesday, April 3. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

The last eight are here: Houston Inno Madness 2024 continues to Round 2

Eight startups are squaring off in Round 2 of Houston Inno Madness. Cast your votes for your favorite local startups by Wednesday, April 3.

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Drumroll please! Introducing your 2024 Houston Inno Madness Champion bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Health technology company Farlite Solutions takes Houston Inno Madness crown

Farlite Solutions LLC, which disinfects spaces using UV light, came out on top of sixteen Houston startups vying for the title.

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As the commercial space industry swells and Houston companies make headlines, here's what's next at the Spaceport. bizjournals.com/houston/inno…

Houston Spaceport eyes expansion, new tenants amid growing space economy

As the commercial space industry swells and Houston companies make headlines, here's what's next at the Spaceport.

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