Impact Hub Houston

We're excited to work with Harris County - Houston Sports Authority and support their #BuyHouston, By Houston Supplier Diversity Program (BHBH), helping more local businesses get access to procurement opportunities aligned with many of the high-profile events coming to #Houston, including the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States! We and our Greater Houston Support Stack partners -- Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Houston Area Urban League, Houston Business Development, Inc, United4Change Center U4C -- as well as our Ecosystem & Community Partners, including SBA Houston District Office, City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity, and Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, are working to help more minority, women, LGBTQIA+, and veteran-owned businesses build capacity, grow their networks, and access capital so they can take full advantage of these contract and subcontract opportunities. First Opportunity: Check out the recently issued FIFA RFI! Second: If you need help getting procurement ready, please apply for support through the Greater Houston Support Stack >>> https://lnkd.in/g-hJrfBQ. We look forward to helping you grow your business! #HOUimpact #smallbiz #startup #opportunities

Military Spouse Entrepreneurs: U.S. Small Business Administration & U.S. Department of Labor are providing a Startup Workshop just for you! In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses (#TEAMS), the SBA is hosting a virtual entrepreneurship workshop for military spouses on Tuesday, November 19th at 2 PM ET, with a second run December 11th. There's a lot of great sessions on personal and professional career development, as well. Find more information and Register at: https://lnkd.in/dC5rjZV Many thanks to our Community Partners SBA Houston District Office and Bunker Labs Texas for sharing! * Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world. TEAMS workshops are stand-alone training modules. You can take all of the workshops or just a few and they can be taken in any order that fits your availability and schedule.

We’re overjoyed to announce that Impact Hub Houston has been nominated for the esteemed 2024 Houston Innovation Awards! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication to nurturing inclusive innovation, uplifting changemakers, and strengthening Houston's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The awards, hosted by InnovationMap, will shine a spotlight on the pioneering individuals and organizations propelling progress across our city. We’re proud to stand alongside so many remarkable nominees who inspire and lead in their fields. We’d love for our community to join us at this event celebrating innovation and achievement. To show our appreciation, we’re offering an exclusive $10 discount on tickets. Secure your spot and share in this momentous occasion: https://lnkd.in/gkuD_WQq Thank you for being a vital part of our mission. Let’s continue to drive impact and empower our community, together! #HoustonInnovation #ImpactHubHouston #2024InnovationAwards #CommunityImpact #WhereChangeGoesToWork

I'm thrilled to announce that the TMC Biodesign program at the Texas Medical Center is officially welcoming applications! This unique program brings together a community of innovative minds passionate about transforming healthcare and tackling some of the industry’s most challenging problems. If you’re ready to push boundaries, solve real healthcare problems, and work side-by-side with pioneers, I encourage you to apply. This is your chance to join a legacy of changemakers driving the future of health. Check out the info below on how to signup for the next TMC Biodesign Info Session!!!

In the spirit of increasing funding opportunities for impact entrepreneurs and ventures, here's a recurring grant available for health tech startups and small businesses working on #SDG3 (Good Health & Well-Being) and #SDG10 (Reducing Inequality), to fund "Technologies for Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities": Notice of Funding Opportunity (#NoFO) from the National Institutes of Health >>> #NIH invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (#STTR) grant applications that propose to develop a product, process or service for commercialization with the aim of improving minority health and/or reducing and ultimately eliminating health disparities in one or more NIH-defined populations that experience health disparities. Appropriate technologies should be effective, affordable, and culturally acceptable. Links to More Information: - https://lnkd.in/ghvTaYMy - https://lnkd.in/g5bh5kwG #HOUimpact #fundsforgood

#AI learning opportunity from HubSpot & Impact Hub Network: Learn How to Supercharge your Marketing with AI! Looking to take your marketing to the next level? Join HubSpot For Startups and Impact Hub Houston for an exclusive, free online workshop where we’ll show you how to build a scalable lead generation funnel using the #InboundMarketing Methodology. We’ll explore cutting-edge AI tools to help you create marketing assets faster than ever before. Get ready to launch impactful campaigns in minutes and boost your productivity! Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your marketing game with AI. Sign up now at: https://lnkd.in/guUf7ty4 Event info + RSVP for “How to: Supercharge your Marketing with AI”: https://lnkd.in/guUf7ty4 🗓️ Date: November 12, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2 PM Central

Join us for our upcoming Open Project Night on Wednesday, October 9th, from 5:30pm - 8:00pm as we focus on SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth! We're excited to announce that this month's featured presenter will be Jessica DelGreco, Business Development Coordinator with the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Jessica has been with OBO for 3 years, where she has led impactful initiatives like the Turnaround Entrepreneurship Program and the Liftoff Houston Business Writing Competition, both designed to develop start-up businesses within Houston. Her insights into creating sustainable economic growth and fostering entrepreneurship will be invaluable! Come get inspired and inspire other local Changemakers as we collectively share how we plan to contribute to economic growth in our city.

We're celebrating 6 years of IMPACT, opening our new space, announcing new programs to help startups get capital and grow, and YOU are invited! Join us at our incredible new digs at the iconic Esperson Building, and learn about the incredible impact we and our community partners, including Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Houston Area Urban League, Houston Business Development, Inc, United4Change Center U4C, Goodspero, and more have achieved together this year! We’ve come through challenges, embraced growth, and now it’s time to gather, celebrate, and deepen our connections and collaborations toward a brighter future. This is more than just a convening; it’s a highlight reel of everything that makes Impact Hub Houston and our community special. Whether you’ve been with us since Day One or are just joining our movement, you’re an essential part of what makes this community thrive. Please join us and spread the word-- we can’t wait to celebrate with you! RSVP now at https://celebrateour impact.eventbrite.com

We're thrilled to announce another edition of adidas Community Lab – a platform created to provide resources and support for entrepreneurs who aim to drive change and make a lasting impact through sport! In partnership with Impact Hub Network, i.e. [Industry Education], and Black Ambition, the 2024-2025 cohort will support 10 Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs from New York City, Atlanta, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Houston, TX. Participants will receive grant funding, customized mentorship, expert pitch training, and exclusive access to workshops and networking with top industry leaders and adidas executives. If you’re ready to transform your community and redefine what’s possible, apply by September 23rd, 2024. --> https://lnkd.in/e-268ij2 #adidasCommunity #adidasCommunityLab #SocialImpact #Acclerator #AccesstoSport #HOUimpact

Hey Changemakers, we're thrilled to present Impact Hub Houston's September 2024 issue of the Impact Insider Newsletter. In this issue, we invite you to discover the latest insights, stories, and trends driving positive change in our community and beyond. Join us as we shed light on the transformative and collective impact of our community. Also, don't forget to like, share and subscribe to stay in the loop on all the amazing things that our community is working on! Together, we can shape a brighter, more impactful future for all. Featured: Houston Energy and Climate Week, Energy Tech Nexus, Power On Heels Fund, Inc., TECH23, African-American Marketing Association (AAMA), Immigrant Buddies, Raul Morgado, Erin McClarty, Rita Bautista (She/Her/Ella), Peter Durand, Frederick Goodall, Tricia Vincent - RTE, POPM, SMAC,