Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
CHICAGO – The deadline for students to submit applications to the nation’s largest clean energy single-day pitch competition is just weeks away, January 13, 2016. Student-led teams developing innovative business plans for their MBA, researchers working on promising research and early stage startups in the beginning stages of raising funds and generating revenue should submit applications.
DETROIT - Magna International Inc. is teaming up with Techstars Mobility of Detroit and IncWell venture capital of Birmingham to select 15 startup companies to participate in a Pitch Day on January 7th at CES 2016. Startups who are selected will have an opportunity to pitch their company before the panel of judges from the
GRAND RAPIDS - THE aimWest Holiday 5:01 is a great time to take a break, grab a drink and some tasty food, and reconnect with everyone in the West Michigan tech community. This informal but upscale event will provide a fun and energetic networking opportunity to start out the New Year. Come talk tech, business
ANN ARBOR - At the 2015 Michigan Venture Capital Association Annual Awards Dinner, the MVCA announced its 2016 executive committee and board of directors. “MVCA is fortunate to have always had the right chairman at the helm of the organization at the right time,” said MVCA Executive Director Maureen Miller Brosnan. “MVCA Chairman Tony Grover, Managing
ANN ARBOR - As we wrap up 2015 the Michigan Venture Capital Association would like to thank you for your active support of the programs, events and publications that make the association a major contributor to the growth of the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan. Because of your success the Great Lakes Region is
MIDLAND - Hear Valuable Entrepreneurial Advice From Jacquetta Dantzler CEO of The Office Hero December 15 at the Mid Michigan Innovation Center. Dantzler is a leader, motivator, facilitator, and mentor in various industries. She is currently the President of Success Solutions Group. Success Solutions Group is a global provider of training and performance programs. They
GRAND RAPIDS - Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, programmers and business gurus-West Michigan Startup Weekend is back & ready to rock January 15, 2016. Have a great new business idea? Have a great skill or talent to share? Want to engage in West Michigan’s awesome startup community? Then this event is for you! Come meet your
SOUTHFIELD - DTE Energy is now seeking entries for its third E-Challenge for Energy Efficiency where one or more successful applicants can win up to $100,000. This year’s competition is in partnership with The Engineering Society of Detroit. The purpose of the E-Challenge, launched in 2012, is to showcase innovative energy efficiency technology in advanced
LANSING - The Lansing area’s economic development agency has launched a new initiative to support product-based startups. The program, called Lansing Proto, will provide equity funding of $15,000 to each of three product-based startup companies that will be selected to participate in an eight-month-long development program to begin in February. The Lansing Economic Area Partnership,
SAN FRANCISCO - Ideator is offering a free platform for all of your ideas. From start to launch, Ideator provides advisors and investors to those who want to bring an idea to life. THE BIG WIN: Ideator is giving away $10,000 along with access to Ideator's Advisory Board (My Space Founder Aber Whitcomb, Salesforce.com starter Julie Trell and
