Iondistrict
Houston, US · 25 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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The Ion District is a 16-acre innovation hub and physical campus in Houston developed by Rice University to support collaboration among entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies. It houses technology workspaces, research labs, and hosts Greentown Labs, a climate tech incubator, with planned expansion of additional research facilities.
Founders & leadership
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John RealeAssociate Vice President for Industry and New Ventures, Rice University; Executive Director, Rice AllianceJohn Reale serves as Associate Vice President for Industry and New Ventures at Rice University and Executive Director of the Rice Alliance, a venture support platform in Houston. He has previously led Station Houston, a technology entrepreneurship hub, and worked with the Texas Medical Center on health-focused venture initiatives.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Iondistrict do?
- The Ion District is a 16-acre innovation hub and physical campus in Houston developed by Rice University to support collaboration among entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies. It houses technology workspaces, research labs, and hosts Greentown Labs, a climate tech incubator, with planned expansion of additional research facilities.
- Who are Iondistrict's investors?
- Iondistrict's investors include Mercury Fund.
- Where is Iondistrict headquartered?
- Iondistrict is headquartered in Houston, US.

