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, 10 of the most promising life science startups, events not to miss this month, and more.
3 Houston innovators to know this week
This week's roundup of Houston innovators includes Eric Rubenstein of New Climate Ventures, Susan Davenport of Greater Houston Partnership, and Zimri T. Hinshaw of Bucha Bio. Courtesy photos
In this week's roundup of Houston innovators to know, I'm introducing you to three local innovators across industries — from venture capital to sustainability — recently making headlines in Houston innovation. Click here to continue reading.
10+ can't-miss Houston business and innovation events for March
Here's your one-stop shop for innovation events in Houston this month. Photo via Getty Images
Saddle up, y'all. March might be the city of Houston's busiest month. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has kicked off, as has Houston Tech Rodeo. Plus, Houston innovators have CERAWeek to look forward to, as well as Houston-focused activations in Austin at SXSW. Here's a rundown of what all to throw on your calendar this month. Click here to continue reading.
Houston organizations announce 10 most promising life science startups
Houston's medical innovation community congregated to discuss breakthrough innovations in health care. Photo via Getty Images
What startups are creating the future of health care? A Houston conference this week gathered to discuss.
The 10th annual Texas Life Science Forum hosted by BioHouston and the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship engaged thought leadership within the life science community with panels, discussions, and more. Additionally, 49 companies pitched their solutions across medical device, therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, and more to the crowd.
Austin-based Dynamic Light won the Michael E. DeBakey Memorial Life Science Award, established by BioHouston in honor of the groundbreaking Houston cardiovascular surgeon. The software company integrates with microscope or robotic systems to provide better visuals to surgeons and health care providers and reduce medical errors, radiation and costs. The award was presented by Ann Tanabe, CEO of BioHouston.
The event also named the 10 most promising life science companies selected by investors and presented by the Greater Houston Partnership. Click here to continue reading.
Tesla cranks up Texas expansion with plans for massive new facility
Now that Tesla's vehicle manufacturing factory is up and running, the company is planning another facility adjacent to the site. Courtesy of Tesla
Tesla has barely begun manufacturing electric vehicles at its new factory in east Travis County, and it’s already planning an expansion.
The Austin-based automaker is eyeing a 32-acre site adjacent to its auto manufacturing plant to build a nearly 1.6-million-square-foot industrial facility that would produce cathodes for battery manufacturing, as first reported by the Electrek industry website.
Tesla owns about 2,100 acres where the new 4.3-million-square-foot factory stands. The factory started producing vehicles late last year. Click here to continue reading.
University of Houston research: When's the best time to start a business?
University of Houston's The Big Idea highlights the three things to consider when starting a business. Graphic by Miguel Tovar/University of Houston
Have you ever thought about opening your own business, but you didn’t know when to do it? Maybe you’ve heard the phrase: “the best time to start a business is today.” Is this actually good advice?
Yaro Starak, entrepreneur, blogger and podcaster, answers this question on his blog. Starak highlights three things aspiring entrepreneurs should do first when they decide to open a business. Click here to continue reading.