Innovation

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 ...

getting fresh

Amazon gets fresh in Houston with new one-hour grocery deliveries Amazon gets fresh in Houston with new one-hour grocery deliveries By Holly Beretto

8.29.19  |  4:27 pm

Amazon Prime members know they can get virtually whatever they want, nearly whenever they want it. They might get it ...

rain, rain, go away

Houston startup is providing self-deploying flood damage prevention Houston startup is providing self-deploying flood damage prevention By Glissette Santana

8.26.19  |  5:20 pm

Tasha Nielsen was on a trip to Denmark when she came across a Danish company making strides in flood-prevention techniques ...

a roaring gift

University of Houston scores $50 million gift from anonymous donor University of Houston scores $50 million gift from anonymous donor By ABC13 Staff

8.23.19  |  9:15 am

On the heels of its $1 billion fundraising campaign and a first look at its new medical school, the University ...

app for abs

Houston fitness guru powers healthy living with innovative new app Houston fitness guru powers healthy living with innovative new app By Sarah Hobson

8.15.19  |  1:50 pm

As time spent on mobile devices stretches longer and attention spans get shorter, a Houstonian thinks she has a solution ...

car safety

Houstonians can protect cars from floods with this new invention Houstonians can protect cars from floods with this new invention By John Egan

8.8.19  |  9:34 am

Floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey seriously damaged about 600,000 vehicles in the Houston area, driving millions upon millions of dollars ...

it's 'zon

Amazon delivers newest Tech Hub to Houston and plans to hire Amazon delivers newest Tech Hub to Houston and plans to hire By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

8.1.19  |  9:15 am

A year and a half after Houston was left off the list of 20 cities Amazon was pursuing for its ...

what the doctor ordered

2 Houston hospitals land on list of nation's best in new report 2 Houston hospitals land on list of nation's best in new report By Steven Devadanam

7.30.19  |  10:30 am

Houston’s Medical Center (or, the medical city, as it is colloquially known) is often described as the epicenter of ...

moms, meet!

Clever app that's like Tinder for moms swipes into Houston Clever app that's like Tinder for moms swipes into Houston By Steven Devadanam

7.25.19  |  3:26 pm

Whether it’s nurturing newborns or tutoring teens, motherhood is no easy task. What can be even harder is finding ...