DETROIT – Orbio Space Technology, founded by Michigan Technological University Professor L. Brand King, won $500,000 in cash and an additional $39,000 in in-kind services in the $1 million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. Orbio develops systems to propel small satellites into space for big data projects. “Orbion is honored to be chosen from the dozens
ANN ARBOR - Now here’s a Holiday story I can really sink my teeth into. New research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute has determine using a lot of cinnamon in your holiday eats and drinks helps protect against obesity and hyperglycemia, at least in test mice. Scientists had previously observed that cinnamaldehyde,
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean talks to his new business partner, Stephen Sadler, entrepreneur, inventor, engineer, author and founder of IgniteCast, a cutting edge video tool that not only helps companies provide online training, but also harvest company knowledge before it walks out the door. To learn more about this cutting
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech, The Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce, and Startology are hosting a free homecoming event for “Boomerangs,” people who grew up or summered in Traverse City, moved away to pursue education or other goals, and are now considering moving home and continuing their careers. The goal is to connect returning professionals with
ANN ARBOR - OK. I promised not to publish any Holiday stories before Thanksgiving, but this one is about Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and all the marketing hype starts this week. A survey shows most survey participants overwhelmingly prefer to buy from Amazon - and buy Samsung. The results came from Pollfish, a
NOVI - ITC is getting into the Holiday spirit by lighting up 10 of its 150-foot transmission towers with Happy Holidays signs and bright stars at the top. The light show begins Monday and runs through Jan. 5. ITC’s Michigan entities ITCTransmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company own and operate the high-voltage electricity grid in
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Nov. 20, Paul Rutherford, president of eoStar, will discuss the company's latest publication, "Modernize your Business eGuide." Kathleen Norton-Schock will update what’s happening with women in technology in Michigan with special guest Rosemary Bayer, who is running for the Michigan Senate. Tech248’s Greg Doyle will interview Sean Hurwitz from Pixo,
ANN ARBOR - At an event that seemed to take a page from the Academy Awards, the Michigan Venture Capital Association honored four winners with its capital, community, entrepreneurship and lifetime achievement awards. Held at the Red Wings practice facility in the basement of Little Caesar's Arena, presenters produced bedazzled envelopes with the winners' names
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has hired Komal Doshi as its entrepreneurial services director of mobility programs. In this role, Doshi will work with existing and new startups to identify and solve challenges, engage stakeholders, and build new relationships within the mobility industry. This new position at Ann Arbor SPARK, funded by the City
DETROIT - Celebrate the holiday season at the Michigan Science Center. There’s something new to experience for all ages at MiSci and this winter is no exception. Celebrate MiSci’s fifth birthday with FREE general admission. Preregistration is required and can be found at Mi-Sci.org soon. When: Tuesday, December 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
