The 2026 Houston Innovation Awards program highlights the city's innovation ecosystem across 10 prestigious categories, and one award winner will be determined by you!

Voting is now open for 2026 Houston Startup of the Year, our people's choice award, featuring seven exceptional finalists. There can only be one winner, so vote for your favorite startup once a day, now through November 13.

Then, stay tuned to InnovationMap.com where the Startup of the Year winner — along with winners in all other categories — will be announced in mid-November.