Impact Hub Houston is a locally rooted, globally connected 501c3 nonprofit working to make Houston a role model for how the world solves its most pressing issues. We champion inclusive, impact-driven innovation, providing spaces and programs that inspire, connect, and empower people who are working to solve real-world problems, especially those outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and those that directly impact diverse underserved, under-resourced and overlooked communities.
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Join us for this month's Open Project Night on March 20th at 5:30PM!
Open Project Night (#OPNHOU) is a monthly event convening Houston’s changemakers and collaborators around ideas for improving Houston. Through this event, people working on impact-oriented projects, ventures and solutions can connect with a mix of civic-minded designers, developers, hackers, advocates and organizers to share ideas, get feedback, and work together to achieve greater impact.
This month, we're focusing on #SDG5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower Women and Girls. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/efU4HvHE
See you there!
Over the past year, we’ve been proud to partner with Empower Community Development Corporation, our lead facilitators for Senior Planet and OATS programming from AARP. Through their support, we’ve hosted 28 lectures, engaging 200+ older adults in workshops designed to enhance their financial security, social engagement, creative expression, health & wellness, and civic participation—all through the power of technology!
To continue this impact, we’re thrilled to donate 10 laptops to Empower CDC, ensuring more seniors can access the tools they need to stay connected, informed, and engaged.
Thank you for your dedication to empowering our community! Here’s to more learning, growth, and digital inclusion!
#HOUimpact#tech4good
Empower CDC has received 10 donated laptops from Impact Hub Houston to support our AARP OATS training and other community programs! 💻 These laptops will help bridge the digital divide, empowering seniors with essential tech skills.
A huge thank you to Impact Hub Houston for their generosity and commitment to digital inclusion! 🙌 #AARPOATS#ImpactHubHouston#EmpowerCDC
Impact Innovators and Entrepreneurs: Join the U.S. Small Business Administration *this week* for the launch of America's Seed Fund Week 2025! This free online event connects entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to America's Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gaJhmAf5
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, also known as America’s Seed Fund, provides $4 billion each year in funding to early-stage startups and small businesses as innovators take their technology from R&D through to commercialization.
This is your opportunity to learn more about the programs, how they can help you, and how to access them!
What to Expect:
- Opportunities to connect directly with federal agency representatives
- Programming to educate attendees on the ins and outs of the $4 billion per year America's Seed Fund effort (SBIR/STTR Program)
- Resources, tools, tactics, and ideas on how to start or further your SBIR/STTR journey
#SBA
Attention Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners!
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering amazing opportunities this month to help you grow and thrive in 2025!
Here’s what you don’t want to miss:
• 📅 Upcoming Webinars: Learn about SBA Funding Programs.
• 💡 Resources for Small Businesses: Tools and tips to elevate your business.
• 🛠️ Support for Startups: Programs to guide you on your journey.
Click here ⬇️to access the full details, including Zoom links and more.
https://lnkd.in/gTZ3F-Gj
Let’s make 2025 the year of opportunity and success!
#SBA#SmallBusinessSupport#Entrepreneurship
Hey Changemakers,
Mark your calendar for December 17th!
Unlock the Power of AI for Small Businesses is coming to you.
Join us for an exclusive #GrowWithGoogle livestream, “Intro to AI for SMBs”. You can watch the webinar online or join us in person for live support and Q&A with our Executive Director, . Grace Rodriguez! Discover how AI can revolutionize your small business and help you work smarter, not harder.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and bring innovative solutions to your business. Secure your spot now!
👉 RSVP Here:
Exclusive Partner Livestream! #GrowWithGoogle "Intro to AI for SMBs" https://lnkd.in/gyZ_8Z8M#ImpactHubHouston#AI#SmallBusinessGrowth#Entrepreneurship
Impact Hub Houston invites you to a powerful evening of collaboration, inspiration, and action as we bring together changemakers across Houston to tackle some of our city's and the world's most pressing challenges.
To wrap up 2024, we’re spotlighting Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) #3: Good Health & Wellbeing and SDG #10: Reduced Inequalities. Whether you have a project to share or want to lend your expertise, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and create meaningful change.
Featured Guest Speakers:
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✨ Andrea Brown, Founder of The Gifted Collective
Andrea empowers athletes to build sustainable futures through innovative media training, NIL support, and holistic resources. Her work addresses systemic challenges faced by Black and Latino/a/e athletes, fostering equity and wellness on and off the field.
✨ Samad Hinton, Co-Founder of BLK Beetles
Samad creates safe, empowering wellness spaces for marginalized communities. By addressing the health impacts of physical inactivity and isolation, he activates inclusive environments that promote holistic health and belonging.
Event Highlights:
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💡 Presentations by inspiring changemakers
🎤 Open Mic Pitches (2 min max)
🤝 Virtual networking and collaboration
🌍 The time to act is now. Together, we can build innovative solutions and strengthen our communities for a more inclusive and healthier future.
📅 Save the Date and come be part of something special!
📣 Exciting news for our city! This year’s adidas Community LAB cohort includes two #Houston-based companies driving access and equity in sports!
Join us in congratulating Andrea Brown, Founder of The Gifted Collective, and Samad Hinton, Co-Founder of BLK Beetles!
Click the article to learn more about their impactful work and how the program is helping them advance equity and opportunity in our city and beyond.
#HOUimpact#SDG3#SDG10https://lnkd.in/gz7easuQ
Level Up Your Marketing Game this Friday 6th December with Impact Hub Houston & Houston Marketing Alliance!
Join us for "The Stories That Connect: Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI", an interactive lunch and learn workshop designed to revolutionize your approach to marketing in the ever-evolving AI era.
📖 What You'll Gain:
✅ Simplify Authenticity: Express your true brand identity with clarity.
✅ Build Confidence: Master strategies that resonate and create real impact.
✅ Align Purpose & Profit: Connect your mission to measurable success.
✅ Future Frameworks: Craft narratives for 2025 and beyond.
🍽️ Bonus: Enjoy a FREE lunch while networking with purpose-driven professionals, CEOs, CMOs, and marketing mavens from fast-growing businesses!
👥 Who Should Attend:
Leaders ready to sustain momentum, amplify their impact, and embrace authentic marketing strategies in the AI era.
📅 Reserve your spot today to explore how storytelling can transform the way you connect with your audience:
RSVP Required - Secure Your Free Ticket Here! https://bit.ly/3VlEqbV
Meet the 2024-2025 adidas Community LAB cohort class!! 🤩
This year, adidas Community LAB expanded its reach, increasing its cohort size and welcoming founders from Toronto and #Houston in addition to the original key cities of Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York.
Over the course of the eight-month social accelerator program, participants will receive the resources and support they need — including $75,000 in grant funding — to advance equity in sports within their communities while
growing their businesses.
Black Ambition joins the program as a new partner, alongside adidas and returning collaborators Impact Hub Network and i.e. [Industry Education].
Please join us in congratulating the cohort!
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, we'll be closing early on Wednesday, Nov. 27th at 12:00 PM and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2nd at 8:30 AM.
We hope you use this much needed downtime to rest, reflect, and reconnect with what inspires you to create change. We are endlessly grateful for our community of changemakers who work tirelessly to make Houston and the world a better place.
Have a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!
