Innovation

who's who in 2020

Here are 5 Houston innovators to know in 2020 Here are 5 Houston innovators to know in 2020 By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

1.6.20  |  5:00 pm

For so many Houston innovators, 2020 will be a year of growth, execution, proof of concept, piloting, pivoting, fundraising, and ...

in-flight innovation

Houston area drone company revolutionizes the agriculture industry Houston area drone company revolutionizes the agriculture industry By Maurice Bobb, InnovationMap

12.24.19  |  1:01 pm

Renowned American inventor Thomas Edison once said, "There's a way to do it better, find it." That timeless adage ...

we favor convenience

Favor reveals Houston's most popular food and drink deliveries in 2019 Favor reveals Houston's most popular food and drink deliveries in 2019 By Eric Sandler

12.20.19  |  2:05 pm

In 2019, no one has to let a food craving go unsatisfied. After all, a host of delivery apps exist ...

apps and an app

New Houston-based app digitizes your restaurant dining experience New Houston-based app digitizes your restaurant dining experience By Maurice Bobb, InnovationMap

12.12.19  |  3:26 pm

Imagine going into a popular restaurant, sitting down at an open table and controlling the entire dining experience from a ...

cash for coogs

UH receives historic $13 million gift for its entrepreneurship program UH receives historic $13 million gift for its entrepreneurship program By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

12.9.19  |  4:01 pm

University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business has received its second-largest donation to benefit its entrepreneurship program ...

flip-flops for heroes

Texas brand gives heroes with prosthetics freedom to wear flip-flops Texas brand gives heroes with prosthetics freedom to wear flip-flops By Stephanie Allmon Merry

12.9.19  |  3:11 pm

Dallas-based premium sandal company Hari Mari has launched a new initiative that fits perfectly with the brand's socially conscious ...

the first rule of fight club...

Houston innovation leaders duke it out in winner-take-all 'fight club' Houston innovation leaders duke it out in winner-take-all 'fight club' By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

11.27.19  |  12:00 pm

What do you get when you cross the information of an innovation panel with the ferocity of a boxing match ...

who needs door dash?

University of Houston rolls out futuristic food delivery robots University of Houston rolls out futuristic food delivery robots By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

11.15.19  |  10:30 am

For a small delivery fee of $1.99, students, faculty, and staff across the University of Houston campus can now ...

the big 4-0

Local activewear guru inks deal with Inc. Magazine and Tilman Fertitta Local activewear guru inks deal with Inc. Magazine and Tilman Fertitta By Julia Davila

11.13.19  |  3:15 pm

Fashion and science have more in common than you think: Just ask Accel Lifestyle founder and CEO Megan Eddings, who ...

revved up for automotivemap

Houstonians get revved up at exclusive AutomotiveMap launch party Houstonians get revved up at exclusive AutomotiveMap launch party By Steven Devadanam

11.6.19  |  3:25 pm

On a crisp Election Night evening, Houstonians motored to The Grove to mix and mingle at the exclusive launch party ...

On the razor’s edge

Texas startup clips $300,000 from investor on ABC's Shark Tank Texas startup clips $300,000 from investor on ABC's Shark Tank By John Egan

11.5.19  |  5:00 pm

The owners of a North Texas startup that supplies an inventive men’s razor dove into the Shark Tank on ...

Melting Pot

Houston lands on list of U.S. metros with most minority-owned startups Houston lands on list of U.S. metros with most minority-owned startups By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

11.4.19  |  10:45 am

While Houston's population is considered diverse, the breakdown of startup founders doesn't necessarily follow suit. However, according to ...

the cannon booms

Innovative West Houston acceleration hub blasts open with grand bash Innovative West Houston acceleration hub blasts open with grand bash By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

10.29.19  |  2:00 pm

The coworking and acceleration hub that's been holding down the Houston innovation ecosystem's West Houston presence has officially ...

coming soon

New innovative ‘vertical village’ announced for downtown Houston New innovative ‘vertical village’ announced for downtown Houston By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

10.28.19  |  6:00 am

The Cannon Houston, a startup incubator and coworking space, and Houston-based Amegy Bank announced a partnership to create a 17 ...

a cleaner ride

City of Houston rolls out major plan to reduce carbon emissions City of Houston rolls out major plan to reduce carbon emissions By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

10.14.19  |  2:32 pm

The city of Houston has taken a major step toward reducing carbon emissions caused by its estimated 1.3 million ...

flight plan

Houston Airport Systems launches useful app to improve accessibility Houston Airport Systems launches useful app to improve accessibility By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

10.1.19  |  12:55 pm

Houston's two airports have a new digital tool to help its passengers with developmental disabilities better navigate their journey ...

Start up at a low cost

Houston named one of the nation's most affordable cities for startups Houston named one of the nation's most affordable cities for startups By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

9.26.19  |  3:12 pm

Houston has been long known for its great quality of life and low cost of living, and a new study ...

flood tech

These Houston entrepreneurs tackle cutting-edge flooding relief These Houston entrepreneurs tackle cutting-edge flooding relief By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

9.24.19  |  9:30 am

The feeling is all too familiar for Houstonians. Tropical Storm Imelda hit Houston with devastating flood waters just two years ...

Tip of the hat

New Stetson-inspired luxury SUV hits the market exclusively in Texas New Stetson-inspired luxury SUV hits the market exclusively in Texas By John Egan

9.19.19  |  10:40 am

For almost the same price as a home, you could have a brand-new car that combines the prestige and sportiness ...