Helping founders find community and connections
Customized support program for small businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park neighborhoods. Whether you have remained open, reopened or are determining how to best move your business forward, 313 STRONG is here to help! Our staff of passionate, skilled professionals provides one-on-one coaching to help understand, sustain and strengthen business operations in neighborhood commercial districts.
Coaching/Consulting
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Detroit
TechTown Detroit
6-month program that provides entrepreneurs with intensive 1:1 coaching, tailored mentorship, and strategic resources to refine business models, enhance leadership skills, and fast-track sustainable growth. For businesses that are generating revenues each month and need additional support and resources to expand and scale their business to the next level.
Accelerator
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Benton Harbor
Emerge Innovation Hub
The Accelerate Blue Foundry is a new program designed to bridge the gap between startup founders and some of the most promising innovations from University of Michigan research. By connecting top entrepreneurial talent with U-M technologies, the program will accelerate the path to startup launch, fostering new ventures that have the opportunity to solve the world’s great challenges.
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Ann Arbor
Innovation Partnerships University of Michigan
Certified Commercial Kitchen located inside the Adrian Armory Community Center. The goal is to support culinary entrepreneurs – industry chefs, bakers, retail, wholesale specialty food producers, caterers etc., get the resources they need to successfully create and market specialty food products.
Incubator
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Adrian
Adrian Armory
The Advanced Manufacturing Cybersecurity Program (AMCP) fills a critical need in southeast Michigan by taking a learner from beginner to cybersecurity professional with specific knowledge of manufacturing in less than a year. The program combines online instruction and hands-on learning to build cybersecurity knowledge within a manufacturing setting.
Accelerator
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Ann Arbor
Economic Growth Institute
The Alliance Incubator is a 68,000-square-foot, multi-tenant facility in the University Health Park in Lansing. It supports emerging companies across various industries. Member companies benefit from collaborative workspaces, flexible labs, high-bay warehouse areas, and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation.
Incubator
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East Lansing
MSU Research Foundation East Lansing
The Alliance Incubator is a 68,000-square-foot, multi-tenant facility in the University Health Park in Lansing. It supports emerging companies across various industries. Member companies benefit from collaborative workspaces, flexible labs, high-bay warehouse areas, and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation.
Incubator
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Lansing
MSU Research Foundation Lansing
The Alliance Incubator is a 68,000-square-foot, multi-tenant facility in the University Health Park in Lansing. It supports emerging companies across various industries. Member companies benefit from collaborative workspaces, flexible labs, high-bay warehouse areas, and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation.
Incubator
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Grand Rapids
MSU Research Foundation Grand Rapids
TechTown’s Strategists, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and Professional Service Network members offer free, 25-minute consultations to help you take your business to the next level. Our experts bring a diverse range of skills and specialties, and are eager to share their knowledge with you. Ready to start the conversation? Schedule an appointment with a team member who best aligns with your business needs.
Coaching/Consulting
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Detroit
TechTown Detroit
Mentoring program dedicated to elevating women entrepreneurs. If you’re looking to grow your business, scale for the future, improve processes and systems and/or increase your business acumen, then consider applying for this program.
Accelerator
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Lansing
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
ATHENA WIN (Women’s Interest Network) is a collaborative effort to provide a support system for professional women in the Greater Lansing area. We focus on offering information, support and opportunity to women in business, whether it is advice on getting started or assistance stepping up to the next level.
Training/CourseCommunity/Networking
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Lansing
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
7-month program that provides learning and development opportunities around crucial skill sets for emerging leaders, while being matched with an established leader mentor to provide additional support and connection.
Training/CourseCoaching/Consulting
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Lansing
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
Customizable entrepreneurial support program with a wide array of options designed to meet each client's separate needs. Between two points, the fastest path is called the 'beeline.' OU INC provides carefully selected tools and resources to assist client companies in reaching their strategic, pre-determined milestones on their paths to commercialization.
Accelerator
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Rochester
OU INC
Black Entrepreneur Training Academy (BETA) is a five-month cohort-based virtual training program to equip, support, and resource Black entrepreneurs. Providing low-barrier access to capital alongside education is key to the success of Black Businesses. BETA is a Black Wall Street Kalamazoo and Sisters in Business intentional collaboration.
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Kalamazoo
Black Wall Street Kalamazoo
6-month interactive program designed to help skilled construction workers scale. This course will give you insights on the “Why, Who, and How” to support your business as it grows. We help experienced BIPOC and Women owned businesses build capacity, network and scale.
Accelerator
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Kalamazoo
Room 35
Think of it as a pre-accelerator—but one that fits with your most pressing startup needs with access to the right tools and the right people at the right time. Over 12 weeks, each Thursday morning workshop will guide you through a key part of the founder’s journey—from defining your problem and customer, to building traction, to making the ask.
Accelerator
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Traverse
20Fathoms
Every business owner will leave their company someday, so having a plan is extremely important. The Broad Based Employee Ownership initiative by the Economic Growth Institute aims to help business owners evaluate Employee Ownership as a viable succession mechanism for their business.
Training/Course
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Ann Arbor
Economic Growth Institute
Fostering a community of business-to-business procurement, BuyDetroit is the single source for buyers, suppliers, and contractors of all sizes and categories to connect, post, and apply for new opportunities and build capacity. In turn, the program creates new jobs, drives access and inclusion, and helps to grow Detroit's economy.
Service
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Detroit
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
Supports growth-stage cleantech, climatech, and circular economy businesses and drives the adoption of their technology in Michigan. This includes supporting the development and manufacturing of these products to achieve a significant economic multiplier effect and sustain Michigan’s global competitiveness.
Accelerator
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Southfield
Centrepolis Accelerator
Supports growth-stage cleantech, climatech, and circular economy businesses and drive the adoption of their technology in Michigan. This includes supporting the development and manufacturing of these products to achieve a significant economic multiplier effect and sustain Michigan’s global competitiveness.
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Southfield
Centrepolis Accelerator
Boost offers five one-hour sessions with our team to dive into key areas like branding, marketing, LLCs, websites, social media, sales venues, financials, and funding. It's personalized guidance to help you tackle your business challenges and take the next step.
Coaching/Consulting
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Kalamazoo
Can-Do Kalamazoo
Can-Do Camp is a 90-day program that gives you the tools, knowledge, and connections to launch a new business or scale your existing one. You’ll learn best practices, build a peer network, connect with local pros, and celebrate milestones along the way. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation for success!
Accelerator
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Kalamazoo
Can-Do Kalamazoo
Our commercial kitchen is here to help entrepreneurs like you turn your food business ideas into reality. No matter if you’re just starting out, scaling up, or need reliable access to professional kitchen space, we offer everything you need to bring your product to market.
Incubator
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Kalamazoo
Can-Do Kalamazoo
Our workshops offer unique, dynamic topics and hands-on work sessions designed to help you take actionable steps for your business. Whether you're launching or scaling, these sessions provide practical tools and insights to keep you moving forward.
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Kalamazoo
Can-Do Kalamazoo
6-8 week long Cannabis Business program. Daily classes and weekly small group discussion sessions. We provide technical assistance for intermediate level diverse Cannabis entrepreneurs. This is not Cannabis 101, our ideal applicant has an idea of the Cannabis business they want to create and has started the licensing process. Our expertise is helping that applicant get operational!
Accelerator
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Detroit
Detroit Cannabis Project
A focused, fundraising accelerator for early-stage startups ready to raise capital with confidence. This program is built for West Michigan Founders seeking to sharpen their pitch, strengthen financial models, and build investor relationships through hands-on mentorship and tailored content. This 10-week program is offered in collaboration with A:Lab.
Accelerator
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Holland
Lakeshore Advantage
Provides opportunities for business owners, CEOs and senior level employees to come together on a monthly basis to tackle the tough issues facing businesses in today’s marketplace. Structured discussions allow participants to share best practices and discuss key issues affecting their businesses in a confidential setting.
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Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Chamber
No-cost resources and support for small businesses in Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw Counties. It helps regional entrepreneurs navigate Michigan’s small business ecosystem and offers direct support to small businesses, whether it’s helping develop a business plan, growing a customer base and industry connections, or hiring and managing employees.
Coaching/Consulting
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Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor SPARK
Ongoing monthly hangout events and other educational workshops that will help you level up your skills quickly and easily. This program is for any stage of business or for those just needing to expand your current skills. Get involved, network, and learn from our amazing communities here in Southwest Michigan. In fact, you can even pitch your business idea at our hangout events and gain valuable feedback from other entrepreneurs.
Community/NetworkingTraining/Course
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Benton Harbor
Emerge Innovation Hub
A fast-paced, sales-first startup program built for West Michigan founders who want to validate ideas, presell offers, and build real traction — not just pitch decks. This 8-weeks program is offered in collaboration with Centered Venture Studio.
Accelerator
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Holland
Lakeshore Advantage
Equips companies with essential resources to fast-track product development for military and commercial markets. Through expert mentorship, funding, and access to prototyping and manufacturing support, the program helps transform innovative concepts into market-ready solutions.
Accelerator
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Southfield
Centrepolis Accelerator
Provides support and resources to companies with promising solutions for both military and commercial applications. The program’s mission is to rapidly advance the technical maturity of these innovations and initiate domestic manufacturing, addressing critical national security needs and bridging supply chain gaps essential for U.S. resilience.
Accelerator
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Southfield
Centrepolis Accelerator
This dynamic group, united by a shared commitment to Michigan’s role in national security and clean energy leadership, forms the backbone of MDRC. Leading research institutions bring their cutting-edge battery technologies to the table, while deeply rooted community organizations tap into local talent pools to build a skilled workforce pipeline. Seasoned industry experts and consultants provide invaluable guidance on navigating DoD contracts and scaling production.
Accelerator
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Ann Arbor
Economic Growth Institute
Open to early-stage startups with at least one founder who is a graduate of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Our programming unites entrepreneurs who want to tap into Michigan’s vast network and resources, including those in Ann Arbor's rich entrepreneurial community and the world-class University of Michigan ecosystem.
Accelerator
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Detroit
Desai Accelerator
Design Jam: Adaptive Products for Outdoor Recreation is a fast-paced and fun interactive 2-day training and product innovation event for manufacturers, makers, limb loss community members, innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, students, problem solvers, design faculty, business coaches, recreational athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Accelerator
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Detroit
Design Core Detroit
Aims to increase capacity for minority-owned businesses by removing obstacles through entrepreneurial mentorship and business education, creating a solid foundation for success. This is accomplished by equipping participants with strong business fundamentals to tackle obstacles to capacity growth and provides each participant with a 1-year commitment mentoring relationship with a Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentor.
Accelerator
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Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Chamber
Intensive program to help entrepreneurs of early-stage, technology-driven companies quickly determine if they have a viable business opportunity and focus on crucial next steps. Based on Lean Startup principles, Boot Camp guides participants through the process of customer discovery to validate their ideas and develop the path forward.
Accelerator
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Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor SPARK
1-to-1 coaching for entrepreneurs and business owners offering high-level support across various areas, including identifying opportunities for scalability. Services include matching clients with grant opportunities and providing referrals for incubator and accelerator programs.
Coaching/Consulting
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Sterling Heights
Velocity
Offers participants an overview of fundamental business principles as well as dedicated one-on-one support. By graduation, participants should understand their business model, target market, and business financials. We provide accountability as participants formally register their business, create budgets and systems of bookkeeping, and write a business plan.
Accelerator
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Detroit
ProsperUs Detroit
The Entrepreneurship program at Jackson College equips students with the skills needed to start and grow their own businesses, or enhance their value in an entrepreneurial environment. This program covers key topics such as business planning, marketing, and financial management, providing a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape. You’ll gain hands-on experience, giving you the tools to create a successful venture. Our experienced faculty and practical curriculum prepare you to be a problem solver and innovator in the business world.
Training/Course
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JacksonAdrianHillsdale
Jackson College Central CampusJackson College LenaweeJackson College Hillsdale
Dynamic leadership development program that pairs experienced leaders from across Southwest Michigan with the next generation of changemakers. Through intentional, one-on-one relationships and engaging in-person sessions, the program supports the professional growth of emerging leaders—without pulling them away from their day job.
Coaching/Consulting
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Kalamazoo
Southwest Michigan First
Do you have a business idea that’s been sitting in your notebook, on the back burner, or just itching to come to life? If so, this program is for you! Throughout the 10 week program, you will work alongside fellow participants, mentors, and experienced entrepreneurs who have been in your shoes. First Path will lead you directly into the next step of your entrepreneurial journey with Can-Do Kalamazoo’s Can-Do Camp.
Accelerator
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Kalamazoo
Southwest Michigan First
Premier leadership development program designed to empower emerging young professionals from a variety of industries in the Southwest Michigan region. The four sessions will help you uncover your unique leadership style, set goals for future growth, cultivate a mindset of professional resilience, and communicate with clarity and confidence in the workplace.
Training/Course
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Kalamazoo
Southwest Michigan First
The official technical assistance provider for the City of Detroit’s Home Grown Cannabis Entrepreneurship program under the Office of Civil Rights and Inclusion. Weekly sessions with the City of Detroit, the entire program lasts 6 + months. Also, weekly small group “office hour” sessions to focus on more specific Cannabis business topics and Q&A.
Accelerator
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Detroit
Detroit Cannabis Project
12-week hybrid program for TRL 4+ founders developing physical products or hardware-enabled solutions. The I2P program is designed to help validate product-market fit, demonstrate early commercial traction through pilots, sharpen value propositions, de-risk design and engineering, and prepare for scalable commercialization through mentorship, tools, and access to experts and founders who have scaled their own products.
Accelerator
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Southfield
Centrepolis Accelerator
In this program, you work through building a pilot/test/prototype to make sure you have true customer demand before you move forward with your business idea. The Emerge weekend camp allows new entrepreneurs to spend 5 hours over a weekend with mentors and community entrepreneurs creating and reviewing your lean business plans. Each participant will receive valuable feedback from experts so each entrepreneur can make the adjustments necessary to transition to their next stage.
Accelerator
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Benton Harbor
Emerge Innovation Hub
Supports indigenous entrepreneurs in building a solid foundation to form and grow business ideas. In this 3-day bootcamp program brought to you by 20Fathoms and New Mexico Community Capital, you will gain the tools to effectively conceptualize, plan, and implement your business ideas and financial goals.
Accelerator
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Traverse
20Fathoms
This program equips companies with the tools to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and increase global competitiveness. By fostering the integration of advanced digital and smart manufacturing technologies, the Industry 4.0 Accelerator empowers manufacturers to stay at the forefront of innovation.
Accelerator
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Southfield
Centrepolis Accelerator
Suite of business development services carried out by Innovate Marquette, the Invent@NMU student team, and local industry experts that provide support to ventures in outdoor innovation, creative technology and sustainable technology, allowing new startups to launch and grow at a pace that matches the speed of their founders.
Service
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Marquette
Innovate Marquette SmartZone
Mentors-in-Residence assist startup projects in the U-M pipeline with the raising of startup capital, identifying and connecting startup founders with talent including executives, the identification of early customers and partners, general business, commercial, and financial strategies, business structure and planning and other valuable services.
Coaching/Consulting
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Ann Arbor
Innovation Partnerships University of Michigan
Provides resources to qualified U-M startups who are emerging from the pipeline of Ventures startup projects. The Incubator offers flexible leases for world-class lab and office space in the U-M North Campus Research Complex. Tenants are provided with concierge service and networking opportunities to accelerate their programs guided by the Ventures team.
Incubator
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Ann Arbor
Innovation Partnerships University of Michigan
Experiential learning opportunity for students and local inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners to establish a symbiotic partnership. Students are given the chance to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it to real-life situations, while simultaneously contributing to the Upper Peninsula’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and giving entrepreneurs with product and businesses ideas an opportunity to receive cost effective support in bringing new ideas to life.
Coaching/Consulting
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Marquette
Innovate Marquette SmartZone
Intensive, hands-on, 14-week program designed specifically for food entrepreneurs. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your existing food-based business, KAP provides the training and support you need to navigate the unique challenges of the food industry.
IncubatorAccelerator
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Grand Rapids
SpringGR
This three-year program offers a supportive and low-risk environment to develop your commercial food business. Guided by experienced entrepreneurs, you'll achieve key milestones and discover how you can prepare for a market-ready commercial space or continue renting our kitchen, all within a collaborative and inclusive setting.
Incubator
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Kalamazoo
Can-Do Kalamazoo
State-of-the-art commercial kitchen dedicated to empowering food entrepreneurs. Whether you’re launching a catering business, developing a product line, or opening a food truck, this program provides the resources, mentorship, and space to bring your culinary dreams to life.
Incubator
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Grand Rapids
SpringGR
Offers personalized guidance and expert advice to help you start and grow your business. The program covers all aspects of business development, from idea validation to marketing and operations, providing comprehensive support. Regular check-ins ensure you stay on track and move effectively towards your goals.
Coaching/Consulting
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Monroe
Launch 734
Combines in-person and online learning as well as guest presenters, who have experienced business success and will mentor you in your journey. It offers one-on-one sessions and group support to bring your business dreams to reality.
Accelerator
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Adrian
Adrian Armory
Dynamic, seven-month program designed to equip established and emerging leaders with the essential skills, insights, and connections needed to excel in their roles, lead their organizations, and positively transform their communities.
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South Haven
South Haven Regional Business Hub
Intensive program that gathers participants through interactive training sessions, shared experiences, community tours, and networking opportunities. We bring together experienced professionals, a world-class faculty, and a dynamic curriculum in a setting where the common denominator is a shared commitment to accelerating leadership and impact. The result is a lasting transformational leadership experience. Each session of the program is focused on a different leadership development competency.
Training/Course
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Kalamazoo
Southwest Michigan First
Active group of Leadership Midland graduates that want to continue to grow their network while being involved in the community. Their core initiatives include planning for future Leadership Midland programs; offering networking opportunities for members; communication Facebook, an alumni directory, and e-mail alerts; and projects that contribute to the well-being of the community.
Community/Networking
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Midlands
Midland Business Alliance
Robust, resource packed incubator designed to guide entrepreneurs through the process of Ideation, Validation, Start Up, Commercialization and Growth. Startup clients get access to the full breadth and depth of Lean Rocket Lab's resources as well as the benefit of statewide service providers through the MEDC's SmartZone network. Including access to funding for technical services made possible by the Business Accelerator Fund.
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Jackson
Lean Rocket Lab
Through strategic investment, hands-on mentorship, and robust ecosystem development, we help entrepreneurs overcome unique challenges and achieve lasting success. This network is designed to connect underrepresented founders, unique entrepreneurs and driven innovators, with the resources they need to grow and succeed.
Coaching/ConsultingCommunity/Networking
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Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
This program is committed to advancing innovation across Michigan’s mobility and electrification sectors, emphasizing opportunities for startups, established firms, and disadvantaged businesses in distressed or rural communities, as well as companies relocating or expanding within Michigan.
Accelerator
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Southfield
Centrepolis Accelerator
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Grand Rapids
Michigan SBDC State Headquarters
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Lansing
Michigan SBDC Capital Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Flint
Michigan SBDC I-69 Trade Corridor Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Saginaw
Michigan SBDC Lake Huron Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Ann Arbor
Michigan SBDC Greater Washtenaw Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Mt. Pleasant
Michigan SBDC Mid Michigan Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Cadillac
Michigan SBDC Northwest Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Ypsilanti
Michigan SBDC Southeast Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Kalamazoo
Michigan SBDC Southwest Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Houghton
Michigan SBDC Upper Peninsula Region
With market research provided by the Michigan SBDC, you’ll get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth for your small business. Get to know your target audience, business market, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more through market research services.
Service
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Grand Rapids
Michigan SBDC West Michigan Region
In person trainings happen throughout the year and include the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Best Practice Series, the Michigan Main Street Training Series, RRC regional workshops, Small Business events, and others as needs are identified. In person trainings offer a chance to not only learn valuable material but also network with other staff and officials from communities throughout Michigan.
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Lansing
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Centralized platform that helps Michigan manufacturing businesses access the resources they need to grow and adapt. The MI Hub offers access to expert advisors, training and events, capital solutions, and partner programs and resources.
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MI Hub for Manufacturers
Free, seven-week, no-equity accelerator program based in Detroit, MI, that provides startup founders with operating grants as well as personalized coaching and programming alongside access to a robust network of mentors, customers, and investors. The program is designed to set a path for startups to participate in equity-based accelerator programs and investment opportunities.
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Ann Arbor
Michigan Founders Fund
The goal of MLSIC is to catalyze growth by combining state-of-the-art laboratory space and entrepreneurial support in one location. Through daily contact with leaders in the life science industry, start-ups gain the advantage of on-site mentoring and ready access to expertise in finance, business development, marketing, sales, HR, and logistics.
Incubator
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Plymouth
Michigan Life Science and Innovation Center (MLSIC)
Are you a small business owner ready to take charge of your finances? Join us for a high-impact, hands-on bootcamp designed to help you strengthen both your personal and business financial systems—with clarity, confidence, and practical tools you can apply right away.
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Sterling Heights
Velocity
The mission of the MoveAmerica APEX Accelerator is to enhance the national defense and economic development of the State of Michigan by assisting businesses with local, state and federal contracts.
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Dearborn
MoveAmerica APEX Accelerator
The core mission of New Enterprise Forum is to coach startups, help perfect their investor pitches and connect entrepreneurs with investors. Our hallmark offering is our showcase presentation pitch coaching, but we also have other tools and activities, including expert panel discussions, pitch pit competitions, business readiness assessments and pitch tune-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Ann Arbor
New Enterprise Forum
Provides grants to small businesses throughout Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck. Now, expanded its impact by providing grants and additional consulting and support services to small businesses to ensure that projects are successful and sustainable.
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Detroit
Detroit Regional Chamber
Designed to help Teams develop investment-ready initiatives which help provide equitable solutions in communities and help build a resilient economy. Targeted support includes helping participants develop and foster partnerships with the NextCycle Michigan Network. Applications will be focused on specific tacks: Public Entity Led Solutions, Supply Chain Solutions, Organic Material Solutions and Innovations & Tech Solutions.
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Ann Arbor
NextCycle Michigan
Northern Michigan’s front porch for connection & collaboration. We gather every single Tuesday from 9-11am to share and support one another along our journey as entrepreneurs and changemakers. We keep the format simple so the conversations can go deep. No need to bring a business plan or elevator speech. Just show up when you’re able, share what you want, ask for what you need, give what you can, and hit the road when you have to.
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Traverse City
Groove Community Incubator
Unique 3-part, hands-on workshop you will learn how to craft your pitch and wow your audience (angel investors, traditional lenders, pitch competitions, direct customers). Each session will be an hour long and scheduled 1-2 weeks apart.
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Muskegon
Muskegon Innovation Hub
Project DIAMOnD Academy provides training designed to help small and medium-sized businesses, manufacturers, and engineering and tech companies unlock the full potential of 3D printing and embrace digital transformation. Whether you're new to additive manufacturing or ready to advance your capabilities, the Academy offers practical, real-world training to help your team innovate, compete, and grow.
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Troy
Project DIAMOnD
The training consists of 11 sessions of instruction, and 10 hours of one-on-one counseling all with an experienced entrepreneur trainer. Pictured here is one of our graduation ceremonies, where students get to share their visions with friends and family, as well as sell their products and services.
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Detroit
Dream of Detroit
RESTART offers energy efficiency, sustainability, and waste reduction assessments and services at no cost to qualified businesses and public institutions. Retired professionals provide these services with an average of 30 years of experience.
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Southfield
Centrepolis Accelerator
Intensive, hands-on, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses to grow to a permanent location as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
Accelerator
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Detroit
TechTown Detroit
Intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Wayne County, or owned by residents of Wayne County. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners’ skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment. Be sure to sign-up for one of our information sessions listed on the key dates below. We look forward to seeing you there!
Accelerator
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Detroit
TechTown Detroit
High tech entrepreneurs and small tech businesses often get lost in the sea of product development and raising capital; losing sight of the fact that running a business means successfully marketing and selling your product. Not to mention, there's nothing investors want to see more than revenue. But most entrepreneurs are technicians and few know how to successfully market and sell their product. If this describes you, apply for the Sales & Marketing Accelerator.
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Jackson
Lean Rocket Lab
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Grand Rapids
Michigan SBDC State Headquarters
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Lansing
Michigan SBDC Capital Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Flint
Michigan SBDC I-69 Trade Corridor Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Saginaw
Michigan SBDC Lake Huron Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Ann Arbor
Michigan SBDC Greater Washtenaw Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Mt. Pleasant
Michigan SBDC Mid Michigan Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Cadillac
Michigan SBDC Northwest Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Ypsilanti
Michigan SBDC Southeast Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Kalamazoo
Michigan SBDC Southwest Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Houghton
Michigan SBDC Upper Peninsula Region
The Michigan SBDC partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation International Trade Services to deliver quality opportunities to small businesses pursuing exports. With 95% of the world’s population living outside of the U.S., selling goods and services overseas can help your business increase sales and achieve long term stability.
Coaching/Consulting
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Grand Rapids
Michigan SBDC West Michigan Region
Accelerate your business’s success through personalized, one-on-one business consulting. We’ll help you with planning and growth strategies to meet your goals.
Coaching/Consulting
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Houghton
Michigan SBDC Upper Peninsula Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Grand Rapids
Michigan SBDC State Headquarters
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Lansing
Michigan SBDC Capital Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Flint
Michigan SBDC I-69 Trade Corridor Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Saginaw
Michigan SBDC Lake Huron Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Ann Arbor
Michigan SBDC Greater Washtenaw Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Mt. Pleasant
Michigan SBDC Mid Michigan Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Cadillac
Michigan SBDC Northwest Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Ypsilanti
Michigan SBDC Southeast Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Kalamazoo
Michigan SBDC Southwest Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Houghton
Michigan SBDC Upper Peninsula Region
Whether your tech company is still a concept or already in the market, the Michigan SBDC Tech Team is here to help with technology commercialization. Talk to expert tech consultants with first-hand experience in innovating, launching, commercializing, funding and executing successful small business tech start-ups.
Coaching/Consulting
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Grand Rapids
Michigan SBDC West Michigan Region
Program for established, revenue-generating service companies. Scale Studio focuses on helping participants to document and convert their intellectual property into monetized education or infotainment-based content. We offer six weeks of support via weekly online sessions and weekly coaching sessions with experts.
Accelerator
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Detroit
TechTown Detroit
Provides second-stage companies with the technical research assistance and business expertise they need to continue to grow profitably and be prepared for the future. The information and connections gained through this program will give companies the insights and knowledge necessary to identify key opportunities for continued success.
Coaching/ConsultingService
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Lansing
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Our ServSafe® classes and proctored exams are designed to help food entrepreneurs meet industry standards with confidence. These classes cover essential food safety practices, and our proctored exams can lead to the certification required to operate in licensed kitchens.
Training/Course
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Kalamazoo
Can-Do Kalamazoo
Aims to encourage entrepreneurship and stellar food production by offering an affordable shared commercial incubation kitchen with resources, support, and technical assistance. CCK is the ideal space for newcomers and seasoned-chefs alike. Whether you are looking to launch a new yummy product in to the market or wanting to inspire others by teaching a cooking class, CCK is your space.
Incubator
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Traverse City
Center City Kitchen
14-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs grow their business ventures. We provide hands-on training, actionable resources, and a network of support to equip you with the skills you need to build and grow a successful business. The SBA program offers the tools and confidence to turn your vision into a thriving venture!
Accelerator
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Grand Rapids
SpringGR
Designed to provide support for established 1st stage and 2nd stage businesses who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBSH Grant Program provides free programming, courses, events, and support designed to help your business recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and help you achieve the success you seek for your business.
Accelerator
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Lansing
Small Business Association of Michigan
Excellent resource for anyone with a business idea. Our approach is designed to educate and guide entrepreneurs through the process of validating and growing their idea. You’ll develop essential entrepreneurial skills while building a roadmap that details your business opportunity. After completing the program, you’ll have a solid understanding of what it takes to create a sustainable business.
Accelerator
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Houghton
MTEC SmartZone in Houghton-Hancock
Designed for organizations between 3-5 years old who want to grow. The process starts with technology called the Growth Wheel that identifies gaps and sets up a customized milestone-based plan for the organization to follow. Along with one-on-one individual mentoring during the 20 weeks participants will attend in-person workshops focusing on additional processes for consistency and growth not identified through the Growth Wheel.
Accelerator
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South Haven
South Haven Regional Business Hub
Peer groups offer a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded business leaders and gain invaluable insights. Imagine having a trusted sounding board where you can share your successes, discuss your challenges, and learn from the experiences of others.
Coaching/ConsultingCommunity/Networking
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South Haven
South Haven Regional Business Hub
SpringGR es una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a apoyar a emprendedores en el lanzamiento y crecimiento de sus negocios. Creemos que todo emprendedor necesita acceso a capital intelectual, social y financiero, y actuamos como el puente que conecta estas oportunidades, porque estamos convencidos de que cada idea merece florecer.
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Grand Rapids
SpringGR
Start Studio Discovery is our most accessible tech program and the entry point for entrepreneurs with tech ideas. Emerging founders work with entrepreneurs-in-residence and anthropologists who serve as customer discovery specialists to conduct customer discovery. The intensive idea validation process allows the entrepreneurs’ tech-based business idea to be tested in the real world. Start Studio Discovery consists of online workshops/meetings, individualized coaching to help participants validate their ideas, and a culminating showcase where a panel of judges and the community can vote for the best pitch presentation.
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Detroit
TechTown Detroit
Emerging founders work one-on-one with an experienced Entrepreneur-in-Residence who will provide strategic business support and with an MVP Developer Mentor who will guide them as they build an early prototype with no-code tools and platforms. During the first week of the program, Founders will gather onsite at TechTown Detroit for a Product Development Day where they will work in close collaboration with Developers to build out their MVP using no-code/low-code applications. At the end of each Start Studio MVP cohort, participants will celebrate their hard work at a Demo Day highlighting and promoting their new MVPs.
Accelerator
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Detroit
TechTown Detroit
In addition to providing a coworking space for early-stage and pre-seed startups, SPARK’s award-winning acceleration program offers grants, mentorship, skills training, and access to a network of business leaders and experienced entrepreneurs.
IncubatorAccelerator
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Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor SPARK
During this four-part Startup Bootcamp hosted by 20Fathoms in partnership with CO.STARTERS, you’ll collaboratively work with peers to strategize, problem solve, and apply business basics to your idea, venture, or small business. Our goal is to challenge you, stretch your thinking, and give you concrete tools to bring your business to life. This bootcamp is not about listening; it’s about doing.
Accelerator
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Traverse
20Fathoms
Startup coaches share their time, wisdom, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can help entrepreneurs with troubleshooting, opportunity and gap analysis, resources, connections, and getting clear about strategic priorities.
Coaching/Consulting
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Traverse
20Fathoms
Includes six mandatory classes focused on building up underrepresented construction companies through practical knowledge on core competencies. Graduated companies also receive additional benefits, discounts, and introductions to pre-selected vendors and partners dedicated to helping Minority-Affiliated construction companies learn to grow and sustain their businesses.
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Grand Rapids
Construction Allies in Action
The MDRP program aims to keep the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain strong by supporting companies with cybersecurity resiliency and succession planning services. The program provides assistance to companies that need support in achieving compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012. In addition, succession planning assistance is available for companies that are pending a company transition in the next 10 years. Cost-share funding is available to companies in need.
Service
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Ann Arbor
Economic Growth Institute
Connects Michigan suppliers with purchasing and investment opportunities in key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, defense, aerospace, mobility/electrification, and clean energy. Offers access to a wide range of resources, in partnership with other state agencies and programs, to help companies adapt to industry trends, integrate new technologies, diversify into new markets, and develop innovative products and services.
ServiceCommunity/Networking
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Lansing
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
The Technology Transfer Talent Network (T3N) is a Michigan Economic Development Corporation-supported program that provides support for U-M postdocs who are working to advance technologies with significant commercialization potential.
Accelerator
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Ann Arbor
Innovation Partnerships University of Michigan
20,000-square-foot incubator located on the fourth floor of the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building in downtown Grand Rapids. Member companies have access to collaborative workspaces and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation, in collaboration with the MSU College of Human Medicine and Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA.
Incubator
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East Lansing
MSU Research Foundation East Lansing
20,000-square-foot incubator located on the fourth floor of the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building in downtown Grand Rapids. Member companies have access to collaborative workspaces and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation, in collaboration with the MSU College of Human Medicine and Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA.
Incubator
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Lansing
MSU Research Foundation Lansing
20,000-square-foot incubator located on the fourth floor of the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building in downtown Grand Rapids. Member companies have access to collaborative workspaces and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation, in collaboration with the MSU College of Human Medicine and Grand Rapids SmartZone LDFA.
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Grand Rapids
MSU Research Foundation Grand Rapids
Aims to preserve and support small businesses that have operated in Detroit for over 30 years, contributing significantly to the city's cultural identity and character through their products, services, and customer service. The program provides financial assistance and business support programming to these longstanding businesses, helping to ensure their continued success and impact on their community.
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Detroit
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
A partnership of organizations committed to serving the needs of startup and small businesses in Michigan's central eastern region. The primary goal of the Network is to accelerate the entrepreneurial pathway to success.
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Port Huron
The Underground
Utilizes commercial shared-use kitchens to help scale production and solidify operations for new food businesses. The shared-use model lowers both risk and cost of entry, provides access to one-on-one mentorship, trains in food cost analysis and labor controls, provides food safety training and certification, and assists in building standard operating procedures. The kitchens also offer free career and workforce training as well as an educational workshop series.
Incubator
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Kalamazoo
Allen Neighborhood Center
The place to start and grow your life science, technology, or engineering venture. The 69,000-square-foot, purpose-built incubator and co-working space was created to support the earliest startups to maturing companies with subsidized, low-cost laboratory, office and conference space, high quality scientific equipment and expertise, and a wide range of support services.
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Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Helps entrepreneurs transform their emerging startup into a successful company. Our highly-personalized business coaching program focuses on maximizing growth potential and positioning our clients for long-term success. Incubator clients gain invaluable connections to game-changing resources and mentoring that teaches them how to navigate the path to market.
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Muskegon
Muskegon Innovation Hub
West Michigan's non-profit regional kitchen incubator and entrepreneurial center. As a shared-use facility, we help entrepreneurs start their food-related businesses at reasonable rentals without the initial investment in costly facilities and equipment.
Incubator
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Hart
The Starting Block
On-demand series of programming that gives SURGE entrepreneurs direct access to content, tools, templates, and resources to help grow their business. The academy will help your startup move from concept phase through commercialization. As you work through the content you will have the opportunity to connect with coaches and mentors for additional support and accountability.
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Holland
Lakeshore Advantage
The Underground provides free business consultation services. Let’s get together and review your business idea, discuss your current small business obstacles or opportunities for growth. We are here to help connect you to the resources you need to succeed.
Coaching/Consulting
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Port Huron
The Underground
Highly focused program created to support tech startups that have validated their tech-based business idea with a revenue-generating minimum viable product. Traction allows entrepreneurs to establish their path to recurring, predictable sales. Traction aids founders in optimizing sales processes and identifying customers through biweekly testing, meetings, weekly tracking, and the use of tools like a sales leaderboard. Participants are expected to update this uniquely-designed tool with client information, connections, dollars spent on testing, and weekly metrics.
Accelerator
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Detroit
TechTown Detroit
22,000-square-foot, multi-tenant wet lab facility near Michigan State University. It supports emerging companies in life sciences, biotechnology, and physical sciences. Member companies benefit from collaborative workspaces, specialized labs with shared equipment, and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation.
Incubator
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East Lansing
MSU Research Foundation East Lansing
22,000-square-foot, multi-tenant wet lab facility near Michigan State University. It supports emerging companies in life sciences, biotechnology, and physical sciences. Member companies benefit from collaborative workspaces, specialized labs with shared equipment, and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation.
Incubator
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Lansing
MSU Research Foundation Lansing
22,000-square-foot, multi-tenant wet lab facility near Michigan State University. It supports emerging companies in life sciences, biotechnology, and physical sciences. Member companies benefit from collaborative workspaces, specialized labs with shared equipment, and startup services provided by the MSU Research Foundation.
Incubator
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Grand Rapids
MSU Research Foundation Grand Rapids
Program is designed for emerging second-stage business\* in-depth evaluations and assessments and launches accepted companies on an accelerated trajectory toward guided success. Examples include spin-out core initiatives, portfolio diversification, mergers/acquisitions (M&A), new product launches, succession planning and positioning companies for successful exit events.
Accelerator
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Sterling Heights
Velocity
BuyDetroit has partnered with LISC to help promote a FREE program for small businesses — the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program. It will teach you strategies other businesses are using to get ahead, and you'll learn how to be more digitally savvy. Small Business Digital Ready provides personalized content, coaching, networking, and more, and all the online tools are in one place, so it's easy to use.
Accelerator
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Detroit
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
For women past the startup phase and inside the realities of long-term leadership. They manage teams, drive revenue, and make decisions with consequences reaching beyond the bottom line. The work has grown more complex, but the support available hasn’t kept pace.
Accelerator
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Lansing
Small Business Association of Michigan