Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week

Thank you for making the inaugural Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week a tremendous success! This week, we united leading venture capital investors, industry experts and visionary startups from across the globe to showcase groundbreaking technologies that are shaping the future of energy and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. ⚡ Stay in the know and be the first to hear about next year's dates—sign up for our newsletter at https://lnkd.in/gEU6U_zC! Again, special thanks to our partners for making this happen: Thanks to our partners for making it happen: ▹Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship ▹Ion Houston ▹Greentown Labs ▹Halliburton Labs ▹Activate ▹Digital Wildcatters ▹Syzygy Plasmonics ▹Cemvita Inc. ▹Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) ▹Solugen ▹Kanin Energy

Join us for a 5K Run or Walk during CERAWeek! The Houston Energy Transition Initiative, Fervo Energy and New Climate Ventures invite you for an early morning run (or walk) during #CERAWeek.   Experience one of Houston's beautiful parks, get some fresh air and meet some great people. 🏃➡️ Register: https://lu.ma/p4mlvgka

Texas is emerging as a leader in geothermal energy, leveraging its expertise in drilling and a strong innovation ecosystem to drive the industry forward. With major projects underway and growing investment, the state is poised to play a key role in the future of energy. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/XsSl50V0lxZ

Repsol recently celebrated 25 years of U.S. energy innovation at the Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week! Committed to a low-carbon future, Repsol is expanding its renewable footprint with projects like Frye Solar, over 720 MW of solar and storage capacity, and 1.5 GW currently under construction. ⭐Read more: https://ow.ly/eGWI50U1CzZ

Houston’s inaugural Energy and Climate Startup Week brought together global industry leaders, investors and startups to showcase energy innovations. Key events included the Energy Tech Venture Forum, hosted by Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, where startups pitched to investors and the conclusion of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator’s fourth cohort. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/zPpj50TEuN3

As a driving force in the ecosystem, Scott Gale’s passion strengthened and united our community, benefiting the people, startups and companies working toward a greater good. Scott played a pivotal role in many important ecosystem events, including Houston’s presence at CERAWeek, and most recently the successful launch of Houston’s inaugural Energy + Climate Startup Week, inspiring the team with his words, “Don’t blink, stay the course – we’re on a collision course for greatness.” This event, which he championed from the start, would not have launched without his immense passion, optimism and unwavering kindness. The ethos of Houston Energy and Climate Startup was shaped by his relentless drive and his unique ability to bring people together. Our ecosystem is forever grateful for Scott’s spirit, talents and dedication—his legacy is now woven into the fabric of our city and the work we all do. Onward, Scott, as your inspiration continues to fuel our ecosystem forward. ➡️Read more about Scott's legacy: https://ow.ly/yLGc50TAmA8

The inaugural Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week 2024 showcased the city’s role as a global hub for energy innovation. With over 1,400 attendees, 125 startups and 100 speakers, the week-long event fostered collaboration among venture capital investors, industry leaders and entrepreneurs. ⚡Read more: https://ow.ly/RFEB50TrOuj 📸View event photos: https://lnkd.in/gXnpDd9P Special thanks to the leading partners: ▹Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship ▹Ion Houston ▹Greentown Labs ▹Halliburton Labs ▹Activate ▹Digital Wildcatters ▹Syzygy Plasmonics ▹Cemvita Inc. ▹Kanin Energy ▹Solugen ▹Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI)

It’s been an incredible week of collaboration, innovation and meaningful discussions! We’re proud to see Houston’s energy ecosystem come together to drive the future of energy transition! Thanks to our partners for making it happen: ▹Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship ▹Ion Houston ▹Greentown Labs ▹Halliburton Labs ▹Activate ▹Digital Wildcatters ▹Syzygy Plasmonics ▹Cemvita Inc. ▹Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI)

Join us on September 13 for Halliburton Labs' 10th Finalists Pitch Day, presented as part of Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week at Ion Houston. ⚡ Register: https://bit.ly/3WTuB6h   🚀 The team: Luly Castillo, Dianna Pourciau Singh, PMP, Greg Hundt, Zainub Noor, Susanna Sabbagh; Dale Winger, Scott Gale

Half way through the week and we’ve already seen a lot! We’re excited for a jam-packed Day 3. From a female-founders breakfast to a climate impact festival to a focus on AI and a tech night to cap it off, you’ll have to keep your coffee close to keep up!   𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧. 𝟭𝟭 Female Founders in Climate Tech Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00am   Breakfast and Fireside Chat: Amperon CEO x Powerhouse Ventures 8:00 – 9:00am | Ion Houston 🎟RSVP: https://lu.ma/hjopq0hl Greentown Labs: Stories of Climate Impact 8:30am – 1:00pm | GTL 🎟RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gY8K_-hT   Carbon Cafe 9:00 – 10:30 am | The Cannon West 🎟RSVP: https://lu.ma/p20bvo4i   Electric AI Day 9:00am – 1:00pm | Esperson MCJ, A Conversation with Oxy CEO 1:30 – 3:30pm | Ion 🎟RSVP: https://lu.ma/wkmt4bak   Clean Tech Office Hours 2:00 – 5:00pm | The Palm 🎟RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gP8_gKuK   Digital Wildcatters Energy Tech Night 5:00 – 8:00pm | Heights Theater 🎟RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gTiam4Wu   Women Navigating Climate Change 5:30 – 7:30pm | Ion   Biomanufacturing + Energy Transition 6:00 – 8:00pm | UH Technology Bridge 🎟RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gjbyTeH4 ⚡ View the remainder of the week: https://lnkd.in/gzw3w-kB