DETROIT – The deadline to apply for the $1 million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is Aug. 14 for companies and Sept. 26 for students. Top prize for the business winner is $500,000.

AMIC showcases the best and brightest new business concepts to investment capital to help foster their growth within Michigan. Targeting entrepreneurs with mid-to-late seed-entrepreneurial businesses ? the competition has an immediate and positive impact on Michigan?s economy.

AMIC is now open for application worldwide from company entrepreneurs willing to set up business in Michigan and Student entrepreneurs currently with a team member in Michigan.

To register, click on AccelerateMichigan.Org