Israel-U.S.’s “BIRD”, the Binational Industrial Research and Development, supports industrial R&D of mutual benefit to the U.S. and Israel. They fund up to $1M and don’t take equity. Learn more here.

Morrison Foerster is throwing a lunch and learn about the basics of customary equity incentives and how they are used to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market. They will also discuss founder vesting, stock options, and more. Register here.

View a curated list featuring Texas investors' for official and unofficial SXSW panels, workshops, brunches, happy hours, and more here.

This special event recognizes and celebrates local individuals who champion diversity, equity and inclusion in the Austin ecosystem. See their investor award nominations as well, here.

The Houston Tech Rodeo is a conference showcasing the best and brightest of the Houston startup community in the region and beyond by putting investors, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and creative minds. Learn more here.

The Rice Alliance Energy Venture Day connects nearly 40 energy ventures with venture capitalists, corporate innovation groups, industry leaders, academics and service provider. Learn more about the pitches, networking, and more here.

If you’re a founder, funder, operator, or supporter of startups this happy hour is for HOU 😉 The weather tried to keep us apart last month, but Houstonians know a thing or two about that don’t we? Register here.

The Texas Emerging Technology Fund (2005-2015) was the first and only initiative the State of Texas created to support development of early startups and R&D efforts. If you were involved and would like to share feedback on the review, learn more here.

For the this year’s Texas Legislative Session, the Texas Venture Association advisors have helped inform the latest versions of the “Venture Bill” overview. Request access to the progress updates and submit comments and questions here.

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) and the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (UTRGV ECC) announced the launch of the StartUp Texas Accelerator program, with applications for the inaugural cohort available. Read more here.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has been celebrating the ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses for nearly four decades. There is a division for Texas entrepreneurs to submit information to, so learn more here.

CPG brand builder Mercenary acquired StrikePoint CPG Accelerator to create a next-gen consumer goods accelerator for natural and better-for-you categories. The $20 million Mercenary Ventures fund will cut $10K-$250K checks. Learn more here.

Invest in yourself. We’re pumping things up over at Equinox, with a variety of group classes led by the best fitness talent in town. Startup and venture folks are combining workouts and networking. Learn more here.