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MSU Opens Applications For Conquer Accelertor Programs

LANSING - Applications are now open for two MSU Research Foundation Conquer Accelerator programs—one for Finance and Insurance Tech startups, and one for Detroit-Area Health Tech startups! These 10-week accelerator programs provide startup teams with programming and resources for success. We'll help take your early-stage product or service technology startup to the next level with:

By |2023-12-16T16:10:46-05:00December 16th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, News|

Tech Town Start Studio Discovery Showcase Dec. 6

DETROIT - The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over the past 10 weeks, and now it’s time to showcase their work. Join Tech Town Dec. 6 to hear the founders share their journeys of growing their innovative tech-based or tech-enabled business ideas and get the inside scoop on the

By |2023-11-20T15:28:45-05:00November 19th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

MEDC Provides $73 Million To Support Entrepreneurial Hubs Across The State

  LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce that 27 organizations have been selected to serve as entrepreneurial hubs across the state of Michigan, providing comprehensive resources and support to the state’s small businesses. Ann Arbor SPARK has partnered with the Greater Washtenaw Region MI-SBDC, Howell Chamber of Commerce, Jewish Family

By |2023-11-19T12:47:01-05:00November 19th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Politics, Politics/Government|

Amazon Prime Day 2023: The E-Commerce Event and How You Can Thrive

BIRMINGHAM - Amazon is hosting its semi annual Prime Days again on Oct. 10-11. So we've brought in our digital marketing expert, Melih Oztalay from SmartFinds Marketing, to tell sellers, and buyers, how they can participate and get the best deals and results possible. Heads Up, eTailers! Dive into Prime Day 2023 with Insider Secrets!

Tickets Selling Fast For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards Dinner Sept 28

DETROIT - The Michigan Venture Capital Association is hosting its Awards Dinner Thursday Sept. 28 at the Fillmore in Detroit. MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian warns only 200 tickets are available and they are selling out fast. Ticket deadline is Sept. 15. TICKETS $200 MVCA Members Only $275 Non-MVCA Members More info at MichiganVCA.Org  https://youtu.be/7yvnJHwI3ZA

By |2023-09-14T12:50:55-04:00September 10th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured, mitechtv|

Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally

BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show strength with $1.2 billion invested into Michigan-based companies--an increase of 12 percent over 2021. Within the Great Lakes region, Michigan has been accelerating in venture capital activity with a growth rate of 13.7 percent since 2006, slightly higher than the

Women Entrepreneurs, Empowering Tech Startups

BIRMINGHAM - The Birmingham Angels are calling all women technology-based entrepreneurs, angel investors, and aspiring tech trailblazers. Join the Birmingham Angels on Sept. 12 for a dynamic session where we discuss how to make Michigan the #1 State for Women Tech Entrepreneurs. How did they do it? What can be done? What will it take?

By |2023-09-05T17:51:20-04:00September 5th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

TechStars Virtual Sessions For August Announced

DETROIT - The August event lineup is here and we're excited to share these upcoming Techstars virtual sessions carefully crafted to support your startup journey. Moving forward, we'll share events monthly to keep you updated on what's happening. You can also find these events and additional sessions posted on our Meet and Greet page. Upcoming

By |2023-07-29T15:36:06-04:00July 28th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

MSU Conquer Accelerator Applications Due April 21

EAST LANSING - Conquer Accelerator is a competitive 10-week program that provides startup teams with programming and resources for success. We’ll help take your early-stage product or service technology startup to the next level with: $20,000 in early-stage funding Mentoring and professional services Programming, resources, and support Access to follow-on funding after the program ends Requirements:

By |2023-04-17T20:26:36-04:00April 16th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Corner, Featured|

Great Lakes Angels Fund, Birmingham Angels Invest In 5 Startups In December

BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels Fund and Birmingham Angels added  five startups in December to its portfolio. Those companies are: Need Anything Kind Katch Catalyst Ulendo Wide Awake VR City Side Ventures is a driven venture group of experienced business builders, die-hard serial entrepreneurs, disrupters, innovators, and technologists.  We are more than just traditional investors;

By |2023-02-06T08:38:41-05:00February 5th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, News|