Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
DETROIT - GAMIC has selected 11 Automotive and Mobility Start-Up Companies for the 13th Annual GAMIC Finals Competition with organizations from: Canada, France, Russia, Turkey and USA. • Actronika - Haptic Technology • Paris, France • Bio Live - Bioplastic Production • Istanbul, Turkey • Charge Net - EV Fast Chargers • San Diego, CA.,
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update the latest news and events from the Michigan Council of Women In Technology, including nominations open until March 19 for Woman of the Year in Technology. She also promotes her own podcast, Diva Tech Talk, and the recent women who have been interviewed. What's more, her appearance
BOULDER, Co. - According to a FlexJobs annual survey of more than 1,200 freelancers, 65 percent said they enjoy working, a higher rate than the general working population (55 percent). Roughly half of freelancers (49 percent) have been earning the same, nearly the same, or even more of their regular income during the pandemic. In
DETROIT - Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 10-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment. TechTown is offering a final Info Session today at 6 p.m. for prospective applicants
DETROIT - With the pandemic forcing many of us to work remotely, a new study shows remote jobs will grow 16 percent by 2028. The study also found the five best states for remote job seekers are Utah, Colorado, D.C., Washington, and Virginia. The five worst states Mississippi, Louisiana, Alaska, Maine, and Wyoming. Remote work
DETROIT - The wait is over, and applications are now open for the Comcast RISE monetary grant! TechTown and our local partners BUILD Institute, Venture Catalysts and Grand Innovation are proud to support Comcast RISE which provides monetary grants to help Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses grow as they navigate the
LANSING–With approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) will receive $100,000 in Gateway Representative support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. for the seventh consecutive year. The Lansing region grew by 5 percent in 25 critical high-tech occupations from 2015 to 2020 and projects an additional 4 percent
ANN ARBOR - David Weaver, who co-founded CitySide Ventures, Birmingham Angels and Great Lakes Angels, has co-created a monthly virtual Deal Tank for early-stage companies to pitch investors in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. The event is designed for Accredited Investors according to the SEC guidelines, specifically Rule 501(Item 5) of Regulation D, as to
GRAND RAPIDS - The deadline to apply for the $10,000 Teen Entrepreneur Innovation Day workshop is midnight March 1. This immersive two-day workshop is centered around innovation and action to provide high school students the necessary skill set and tools to develop as innovators and entrepreneurs. Students will be asked to address and solve some
LIVONIA—Masco Corp. announced the establishment of Masco Ventures, which will invest in companies that advance Masco’s commitment to innovation. A fully owned subsidiary of Masco, Masco Ventures is a $50 million venture capital fund focused on startups that are strategically relevant to Masco’s industry-leading brands, which include Behr paint, Delta and Hansgrohe faucets, bath and
