Paul Cherukuri, Rice University's top innovation executive, responsible for some of Rice’s major innovative projects like the Rice BioTech LaunchPad and Rice Nexus, will leave the university next month to accept a position at the University of Virginia. Cherukuri, Rice’s first vice president for innovation and chief innovation officer, will become the University of Virginia’s Donna and Richard Tadler University Professor of Entrepreneurship and the school's first chief innovation office...| InnovationMap
Editor's note: September is here, and the calendar is full of must-attend energy transition events. Get the details on the top energy happenings in September 2025, and begin registering today. Please note: this article may be updated to include additional events. September 3 — Houston Energy + Climate Tech Startup Week Preview Happy Hour Head to the Ion for a networking happy hour to preview Houston Energy + Climate Startup Week 2025. Industry leaders, investors, startups, and key partners ...| Energy Capital
Energytech Nexus, a Houston-based hub for energy startups, has named its inaugural cohort of 14 companies for the new COPILOT accelerator. COPILOT partners with Browning the Green Space, a nonprofit that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the clean energy and climatech sectors. The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN²) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory backs the COPILOT accelerator. The eight-month COPILOT program offers mentorship, training and networking for start...| Energy Capital
Here are five Houston innovators to know right now.| InnovationMap
The organizations will collaborate to provide industry expertise and resources for program participants while strengthening the startup ecosystem Boston, Mass. and Houston, Texas, May 22, 2025 — Greentown Labs, the […] The post Greentown Labs and MassChallenge Form Strategic Partnership to Support Early-Stage Climate Entrepreneurs appeared first on Greentown Labs.| Greentown Labs
As the United States looks to strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, and accelerate the energy transition, critical minerals have become a standout concern. Critical minerals and […] The post Phoenix Tailings is Building the U.S. Supply Chain for Waste-free, Net-zero Rare-earth Metals appeared first on Greentown Labs.| Greentown Labs
From globally-focused forums to intimate conversations with Houston energy leaders, these events are not to be missed.| Energy Capital
Greentown Labs has named Lawson Gow as its Head of Houston.| InnovationMap
Two separate weeks of climate and energy-focused weeks are organizing events and programming during the second week of September — here's what all to consider attending.| Energy Capital