The Houston Innovation Summit — “THIS” — celebrates our region’s innovation ecosystem during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). GEW reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds through events that introduce entrepreneurship and innovation to those who might not have considered it as a way to solve problems they care about. It empowers entrepreneurial ecosystems by building and strengthening connections that drive deeper engagement, and provides opportunities for you to launch new collaborations and partnerships.
THIS spotlights Houston’s best and brightest at the intersection of Impact and Innovation, featuring the thinkers, doers, makers, and innovators at the forefront of Education, Ecosystems, Inclusion, and Policy. Join Impact Hub Houston and our startup and small business community for a week of exciting events that will connect you with the folks driving Houston forward!
Get Inspired
THIS embraces an expansive view of our entrepreneurial, startup and small business ecosystem, and invites all to join us for a week of events and idea-sharing that will uplift and motivate you to take action.
Made possible by the Kauffman Foundation, Global Entrepreneurship Week introduces entrepreneurship and innovation to those who otherwise might not have considered it as a career path or as a way to solve real-world problems they are passionate about. Whether you’re simply curious about startups or are a seasoned serial entrepreneur, please join us!
Get CONNECTED
THIS invites you to meet like-minded changemakers, connect with potential peers and partners, and become a vibrant part of Houston’s innovation ecosystem.
GEW and Impact Hub Houston offer you this opportunity to expand your organization’s reach, energize new partnerships, and grow your network. It can open doors to an international audience and connect your local network to a global community.
Get EMPOWERED
THIS and GEW empower organizations by building and reinforcing linkages for deeper engagement throughout the year.
We encourage you to attend as many of THIS week’s diverse programs and events to get to know our community and partner organizations, learn about local resources that can help you launch and scale your venture, and start building relationships with investors, mentors, executives, experts, community leaders, media and other startup support champions.
Featured Event:
Climathon Houston
THIS HIGHLIGHTS & PANELS
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Many Thanks to Our Partners & Sponsors!
Entrepreneurs, Investors, Innovators & Changemakers: Join us for more #THIS2020 Events! See the full calendar of 35+ *virtual* talks, panels, hackathons and more at Full Calendar
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THIS History
THIS was launched in 2017 as an annual weeklong celebration of Houston Innovation inviting all to enjoy a series of exciting events hosted by many of our region’s most forward-thinking startup development organizations (SDOs). Click the button below to learn about previous years’ themes, partners, and events: