Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win on December 20 when the Michigan Senate approved the $60 million Michigan Innovation Fund and the House passed the final bills in the R&D tax credit package. Joining MITech TV is Mike Flanagan, Vice President of Capital Programs at Ann Arbor SPARK and Managing Member
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem Development Incubator program aimed at fostering innovation and empowering local entrepreneurs. The new session begins the week of January 27, 2025. Applications are open until January 6. This collaborative initiative, funded and supported by the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone Local Development
Michigan’s startup community received a significant Xmas Gift on December 20. The Michigan Senate approved the $60 million Michigan Innovation Fund (HB 5651-53), and the House passed the final bills in the R&D tax credit package (HB 5100-5101). These initiatives will enhance investment in Michigan-based startups and drive research and development across the state. 1.
DETROIT - Michigan Founders Fund and global accelerator network gener8tor have officially opened applications for the inaugural Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator cohort. This free, seven-week, no-equity program provides underrepresented early-stage founders in Southeast Michigan with concierge coaching and up to $15,000 in non-dilutive grant funding. MFFPA includes a built-in mentor and investor network from both
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund and Michigan Capital Network, two Grand Rapids based venture capital investment organizations, announced a new affiliation agreement intended to accelerate momentum in the early and mid-stage investment sector for business owners and entrepreneurs of color in West Michigan. Under this agreement, both organizations will remain as stand-alone entities
ANN ARBOR - Jennifer Hayman from Ann Arbor SPARK joins the show to talk about the annual Ann Arbor Homecoming event planned for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Tech Homecoming is an annual networking event designed to connect talented professionals with Washtenaw County’s tech ecosystem. This year's event is scheduled for November 27 from 4 to
LANSING - The deadline to submit nominations for Michigan Celebrates Small Business has been extended to Nov. 14. The awards categories include: • Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awards • Great Place to Work (Alumni Awards) • Strategically Focused (Alumni Awards) • Veteran-Owned Small Business Awards • Minority-Owned Small Business Awards • Women-Owned Small Business
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Applications are now being accepted from entrepreneurs in Shiawassee, Lapeer, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac and St. Clair Counties to become part of the 2025 Small Business Cohort. Up to 40 entrepreneurs will be selected and each participant will receive coaching, mentoring and up to $7,000 in crucial support services to help their
BLOOMFIELD HILLS – The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for Michigan's venture capital and angel community, celebrated the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem at its 2024 Annual Awards Celebration, held at Elevate at One Campus Martius. During the event, MVCA presented awards highlighting capital events driving the growth of Michigan companies, significant investment milestones
ANN ARBOR – Invest360 event celebrated some of Southeast Michigan’s most innovative early-stage companies. With fifteen startups competing for a share of $200,000 in investment funds across the Technology, Healthcare, and Mobility sectors, the event highlighted the region’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Culturebie claimed top honors in the Technology sector, impressing with its enterprise software aimed
