Ion
About
Ion operates out of Houston, focusing on the climate-energy sector. The organization launched its programming in 2026, centering its efforts entirely within the local Houston innovation ecosystem to support specialized industry development.
What they run
Their track record consists of six past gatherings held throughout Houston, with no upcoming events currently on the schedule. The calendar has favored smaller, interactive formats, including three meetups, a hackathon, a mixer, and a pitch night. Their offerings focus on community touchpoints and collaborative work rather than large-scale summits.
Who attends
The crowd brings together professionals, innovators, and teams working specifically within the climate and energy industries. Meetups and mixers gather peers seeking focused conversations, while technical builders come out for hands-on hackathons. Founders actively seeking exposure or early backing join the pitch night to present directly to local stakeholders.
Upcoming events
- Mercury Fund Day at the Ion: Middle America and the Vertical Era of AI - Ion District — 2026-12-02 · Houston
- Events from November 16 – December 18 – Page 2 – Ion District — 2026-11-19 · Houston
- Houston Startup Speedrun - Ion District — 2026-11-19 · Houston
- Houston Pitch Nights at The Ion: What Goes Into Your Pitch Deck - Ion District — 2026-11-17 · Houston
- Events from November 9 – December 4 – Ion District — 2026-11-09 · Houston
Past events
- Houston Pitch Nights x Stripe Houston community at the Ion - Event — 2026-09-22 · Houston
- 2026 Houston Energy & Climate Startup Week Kickoff - Ion District — 2026-09-14 · Houston
- Tech Transfer Thursdays - Ion District — 2026-09-10 · Houston
- Events for September 2026 – Ion District — 2026-09-02 · Houston
- How to Start a Startup - Ion District — 2026-09-01 · Houston
- FirstCheck 201: Smart Angels Do Smart Deals - Ion District — 2026-08-27 · Houston
- Tech Transfer Thursdays — 2026-08-20 · Houston
- Rice World Cup Cities Hack — 2026-06-23 · Houston
- Perfecting Your Pitch - Ion District — 2026-01-21 · Houston