Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - Serial entrepreneur Stevan Bratic, owner of Bratic Enterprises, has developed an electric vehicle charging system that uses natural gas, instead of electricity, to recharge EVs. These EV "PODS" can be permanently mounted, or mobile depending on the commercial customers' needs. They also can be used as a profit center by allowing commercial
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual Tech Homecoming event returns this year to connect growing companies with job seekers. The free, annual event will be held in-person on Wednesday, November 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cahoots in downtown Ann Arbor. “Job seekers and recruiters alike love Tech Homecoming’s casual atmosphere,” said Jenn
ANN ARBOR - As part of its a2Tech360 week-long series of events, Ann Arbor SPARK awarded $200,000 to startups during Invest360, a pitch competition that recognizes promising emerging companies in the mobility, healthcare, and information technology sectors. The winners, Functional Fluidics, Jottful, and M-Vision were each awarded $50,000 on October 7 during the first part
SOUTHFIELD—An $813,330 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant will boost Michigan’s circular economy through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s NextCycle Michigan initiative. EGLE launched NextCycle Michigan in 2021 to connect entrepreneurs, companies, organizations, and communities to technical support, financial resources, and capacity building for recycling, recovery, and reuse initiatives. Resource Recycling Systems, an Ann
TRAVERSE CITY - The audience overwhelmingly voted for Cindy Bauer’s (founder and CEO), medical data sharing app, Coordinista, designed to streamline data for nurses and hospitals. Born out of Bauer’s passion to help frustrated nurse care managers better connect with patients who often fall through the cracks after being discharged from the hospital. Coordinista’s tools
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – Michigan Venture Capital Association announced awards recognizing the capital events that are fueling the growth of Michigan’s companies, the significant investment milestones enabling companies to grow and excel in Michigan, the companies that are producing groundbreaking solutions in their sectors, and the organizations working to engage with their communities and enrich their
DETROIT - Get ready to raise a glass for TechTown Detroit’s 2022 Salute Award winners at Toast of the Town. We are thrilled to announce the outstanding Detroit entrepreneurs who are set to receive TechTown’s highest honor for their embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit: Maribel Martinez, owner of Mangonadas del Barrio M. Kay Willingham, owner
DETROIT - Terry Bean, who created Motor City Connect and built it into 10,000 followers, is once again creating TEDxDetroit, an in-person power networking event that features the best Motor City has to offer in Technology, Entertainment and Design. It is scheduled for Oct. 26 at the Music Hall in Detroit. Tickets until Sept. 30
ROYAL OAK - Join Bamboo Detroit for inspiring discussions with leaders in technology, business, and innovation. Our doors will be open to you for two days of networking and inspiring talks at both locations in Royal Oak and Detroit. Registration is required to join us, and seating is limited. September 28th - Bamboo Royal Oak
DETROIT — Detroit’s iconic Gem Theatre will host the state’s first Michigan Tech Week Oct. 12 and 13. Michigan Tech Week will consist of two full days of premier events to celebrate Michigan’s high-growth tech ecosystem. “Michigan Tech Week will bring together major stakeholders in Michigan’s tech ecosystem to collaborate with hundreds of attendees and
