InnovationMap

These five scaleups stood out to the judges of the 2024 Houston Innovation Awards. https://lnkd.in/gGZCC6MJ

Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, and Houston Methodist have awarded a total of $50,000 to two projects. https://lnkd.in/gtH5v9YU

Still haven't cast your vote for People’s Choice: Startup of the Year? There's a little time left! You can vote once a day, now through November 8. Then see the winner crowned live at Houston Innovation Awards 2024. Six exceptional startups are competing for the coveted title, but only one can win. Join us on November 14 for an inspiring evening to celebrate Houston’s innovators. Cast your vote now, get your tickets, and mark your calendars. See you there! https://bit.ly/4e46Zks

CrossBridge Bio, formed during the Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory’s Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics program, closed a $10 million seed round led by TMC Venture Fund and CE-Ventures. https://lnkd.in/g32nWyGq

Houston and three other cities from around the world have teamed up on a mission to grow aeronautics, space, and astronomy. https://lnkd.in/g4YeBFwR

Houston innovators — put these November events on your radar. https://lnkd.in/gDA7zcgq

This week's roundup of Houston innovators includes Bryton P. of FluxWorks, Sarah Hein of March Biosciences, Jerin Varkey of Offer Approved. https://lnkd.in/gUM3Wha5

Join Swissnex in San Francisco, partnering with F.I.E.S.T.A., for Swiss Startup Night: Pitches & Brisket, an evening full of pitches from six of Switzerland's most innovative startups, coming to Austin.    Stubb's Bar-B-Q  November 6  6-8:30 pm This is a unique chance to see cutting-edge solutions in action and, of course, have some real barbecue. Come and experience the entrepreneurial spirit of Magnes AG, MYNERVA, Authena, Auxivo AG, ORamaVR, and Biosimo Chemicals. Reserve your free tickets now. https://lu.ma/hsxzlbaj

Here's what news trended this week on InnovationMap. https://lnkd.in/g5wZR2_Y

Following a “generous philanthropic gift” by Farid and Asha Virani, the undergraduate business program at Rice University will be named after the family. https://lnkd.in/gAGrkkrH