Editor’s note: Another week has come and gone, and it’s time to round up the top headlines from the past few days.
In this week’s roundup of Houston innovators to know, I’m introducing you to three local innovators across industries — tech consulting, health care, and fintech — recently making headlines in Houston innovation.
“This is a tremendous, tangible milestone not only for Greentown Labs but also for the City of Houston and the energy transition,” says Dr.
In this roundup of short stories within Houston innovation, local organizations announce new innovators, Deloitte opens apps for its annual tech awards, Houston Tech Rodeo prepares for its annual events, and more.
Greentown Houston is officially open for business, and it’s safe to say the energy innovation community is excited about it.
The grand opening event, which was streamed online with an outdoor invite-only event, took place on Earth Day and featured speakers from across the energy sector.
“All of these companies cite the East End Maker Hub’s physical innovation infrastructure, customizable spaces, strategic location, and potential collaborators as motivations for moving their operations into the hub,” Patrick Ezzell, president of Urban Partnerships Community Development Corp., one of the hub’s creators, says in an April 26 news release.
In addition, more than 150 BIPOC-owned small businesses in the region will receive technology and marketing assistance from Comcast RISE.
As a small business, what hurt most was being deemed nonessential and having to close our doors,” Angelus McFarlane, owner of Houston’s Ravlin Martial Arts, says in an April 27 news release from media, cable TV, and internet services giant Comcast.
Houston is among five places where small businesses are getting Comcast RISE grants of $10,000 each.
In addition, Comcast RISE has teamed up with Ureeka, an online platform for entrepreneurs, to provide grant recipients with business coaching to help build their skills.
“Comcast RISE represents a holistic program that can help advance BIPOC entrepreneurs.
Comcast RISE was formed in late 2020 to give BIPOC-owned small businesses various tools to survive and thrive.
“When we launched Comcast RISE, we knew a profound need existed in many of the communities we serve,” says Ralph Martinez, Comcast’s regional senior vice president in Houston.