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Friends of Greentown Houston,

On the heels of a fantastic CERAWeek, the message is clear: we are in a defining moment for the energy industry. Amidst rapidly growing global energy demand and changing market dynamics, the need for a clean and resilient resource supply chain has never been clearer.

That’s where the entrepreneur steps in.

We were proud to see cutting-edge innovation celebrated on the stage throughout the week, to welcome many partners and leaders to our incubator for tours and networking, and to cheer on our Greentown startups as they shared their solutions (and brought home dozens of awards to boot!).

Above it all, the power of “and” is more important than ever: energy and climate, industrial progress and a healthy planet, fundamental science and real-world deployment, speed and scale.

That’s why the ecosystem—of corporates, investors, researchers, academia, mentors, policymakers, philanthropists, and beyond—is key to this mission.

And what better way to celebrate the ecosystem than with a map highlighting Houston’s vibrant energy-innovation scene?!

Thanks to artist Peter Durand for helping us bring this vision to life!

Looking ahead, we’re gearing up for Greentown Houston’s 5-year anniversary—join us for a pickleball social to celebrate this ecosystem in action on the courts! Read on for our full events roundup and more.

Warmly,
The Greentown Team

Meet Our Newest Members

Nomadic Drones develops autonomous, self-charging sensor platforms that dock directly onto live high-voltage power lines to provide continuous, real-time grid telemetry and wildfire detection.

Atlas Robotics specializes in AI-powered underwater robotics and autonomous maritime systems designed for critical missions, sensor fusion, and real-time data processing in subsea environments.

Circulus Air designs and deploys innovative clean-air systems that remove harmful gasses and pollutants directly at the source, helping industries reduce emissions without slowing productivity or growth.

Ignition Packaging transforms agricultural byproducts into high-performance, biodegradable cellulose-based biofoam designed as a cost-competitive, direct replacement for expanded polystyrene.

Upcoming Events

Carbon to Cup: CCUS Mixer
Tonight! April 16 @ Greentown Houston

Meet carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) startups from the Carbon to Value Initiative’s Year 5 cohort, network with the Carbontech Leadership Council, and talk all things carbontech at this afternoon happy hour.

5 Year Anniversary Pickleball Social
April 22 @ Pickle Lab at the Ion District

Celebrate five years of Greentown Houston on the courts!

AI + Energy Sector Pitch Day
May 21 @ Ion Houston

We are witnessing a unique duality: AI is simultaneously a massive new burden on our energy infrastructure and the most powerful tool we have to optimize it. Join us for a startup pitch day focused on solutions for both sides of the coin.

Deep Tech at Dusk @ SF Climate Week
April 23 @ Berkeley, CA

We’re joining forces with Berkeley Gateway Accelerator, UC Berkeley Deep Tech Innovation Lab, and Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials for a happy hour focused on climate, AI, and biotech during SF Climate Week!

Catalyst x Energy Tech Innovations with Shell & Technip Energies
June 9 @ Ion Houston

Meet the startups developing process technology and catalytic innovations for low-carbon fuels, low-carbon gases, CO₂ removal, and sustainable chemical manufacturing as part of Go Make 2026 with Shell and Technip Energies.

Greentown is Hiring!

We’re looking for a Senior Manager of Corporate Innovation based at Greentown Houston to help forge connections between our community of startups and our network of industry leaders.

Please share this opportunity with anyone who’d be a good fit!

Mapping Houston’s Energy Innovation Ecosystem

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Mapping Houston’s Energy Innovation Ecosystem