Editor's note: The top innovation news for the second of half of August includes the Inc. 5000, a big contract from NASA, a new energy accelerator's launch, and innovative brain health treatment. Here are the five most-read InnovationMap stories from August 15-31: 1. How a Houston company is fighting anxiety, insomnia & Alzheimer’s through waveforms A Houston-based company is taking a medicine-free approach to target brain neurologically associated with mental illness. Nexalin Technology’...| InnovationMap
Editor's note: We're looking back at the top Houston innovation and business news for the first half of August 2025. Intuitive Machines has secured a new contract, a Japanese energy tech manufacturer now has a Houston HQ, tech jobs are on the rise, and more. Revisit InnovationMap's most-read stories from August 1-15 below: 1. Intuitive Machines lands $9.8M to complete orbital transfer vehicle Houston-based Intuitive Machines, which rang the NASDAQ opening bell July 31, has secured a $9.8 mill...| InnovationMap