text: 5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week
  Editor's note:Another week is in the book. Trending Houston tech and startup news on InnovationMap included innovators to know, 10 can't miss space exploration panels, nominations open for new innovation awards, and more.
  This week's innovators to know in Houston includes Marcelo Cordini of December Labs, Courtney Sikes Longmore of Pure Palate, and Josh Ruben of Z3VR. Photos courtesy
  In today's Monday roundup of Houston innovators, I'm introducing you to three innovators representing a diverse set of industries — from virtual reality to software development — all making headlines in Houston this week. Continue reading.
  SpaceCom is taking place online this year for free. Here's what you need to sign up for. Photo courtesy of SpaceCom
  Today marks the first day in SpaceCom's two-week online conference featuring space entrepreneurs, NASA executives, government experts, and more.
  Usually a must-attend event hosted at George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, SpaceCom is free and virtual this year. Register to attend and check out this curated list of 10 can't-miss discussions. Continue reading.
  To office or not to office? Heading toward post-pandemic, that is the question for Houston workplace strategy
  Far from irrelevant, today's workplace has evolved to support and foster precisely the behaviors and interactions that are missing in remote work. Photo via Getty Images
  Since the advent of the modern office over a century ago, its design has continually evolved, adapting to new needs driven by changes in the ways people work.
  COVID-19 introduced massive disruption to this steady evolution, displacing millions of office workers to fulfill their job roles from their homes. The question everyone is asking now is what happens after the pandemic — if we can all work from home, is the office irrelevant? Continue reading.
  Greentown Labs has announced its inaugural batch of members for its new Houston location. Photo via greentownlabs.com
  A Somerville, Massachusetts-based cleantech accelerator has announced the 16 startups that will be a part of its new Houston incubator program.
  Greentown Labs named the companies in the cohort this week just a few weeks after announcing the location of its new lab and workspace. The 40,000-square-foot space is being renovated from a former grocery store and is expected to open next spring.
  "These early-access members are innovating across the key greenhouse gas-emitting sectors—including electricity, manufacturing, buildings, and more—and their solutions are helping create a sustainable future for all," reads a blog post on the company's website. Continue reading.
  Calling all movers and shakers in Houston innovation — nominations are now open for The Listies. Photo via Getty Images
  Calling all Houston startups — you're going to want to hear this. Houston Exponential and InnovationMap have teamed up to create an event to honor the best of Houston innovation.
  The awards program — dubbed The Listies, a nod to the HTX TechList that launched earlier this year — will take place on Friday, November 20, online as a part of Impact Hub's annual The Houston Innovation Summit (THIS). Click here to register for the event.
  The Listies will feature 11 awards — some honoring startups and others focusing on mentors, corporations, and investors. Continue reading.