Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
FARMINGTON HILLS - Kyyba Innovations, Bodman PLC and TiE Detroit are hosting Pitch Club on March 29 at Start Garden in Grand Rapids. But the deadline to apply is March 4. Pitch Club is a mentoring and funding program aimed at connecting the various ecosystems and smart zones throughout Michigan. Pitch Club has ongoing monthly
TRAVERSE CITY - The GreenLight Michigan Business Model Competition is reaching out to Northern Michigan entrepreneurs working with TCNewTech and Northern Michigan Angels. TCNewTech and Northern Michigan Angels will launch and manage the Northwest Michigan regional event. The regional finals lead-up event will be hosted in Traverse City, on March 6. Participants must enter the
DETROIT – Challenge Detroit, a leadership development program that challenges leaders to learn by doing through a year of meaningful employment and intellectual work, is now accepting applications for its 2018 - 2019 Fellowship. Challenge Detroit invites future leaders from Detroit, the Metro area, and across the country to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Center for the Discovery of New Medicines has awarded early-stage funding for seven new drug discovery projects by faculty from across U-M. Six of the projects focus on treating disease including heart failure, runaway cell division in cancer, hypertension, Crohn's disease, a genetic heart disorder and neurological damage.
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Venture Capital Association announced Monday the launch of its 2018 Venture Fellows Program to build initiatives to assist venture capital firms in fostering a more diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial and Investment community in Michigan. Launched in 2011, the program has increased the number of venture professionals in Michigan to accelerate the
ROYAL OAK - Inforum’s Tember Shea interviewed inGAGE Master Class participant Kylee Guenther, CEO of Spectalite, an advanced engineering materials supplier for bamboo fiber composites, suitable for making products such as Automotive Interiors, Houseware, Consumer products, Construction, Toys, Packaging, Sports and Recreation parts. Spectalite technologies use the incredible strength of bamboo to address some of the
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a one-year, $100,000 extension to fund the Lawrence Technological University Collaboratory Gatekeeper Business Incubator. The grant runs from April 1 through March 31, 2019, and was part of $1.7 million in state grants to support entrepreneurial resources. This is the third year LTU has received the grant
DETROIT - Detroit ranks 9th in a list of 26 major US markets for startups moving into the metropolitan area in the past year, a new survey shows. What’s more, Detroit CIOs reported the top three impacts startup and business growth has had on the city: The Detroit area has become more innovative (87 percent)
DETROIT – A high volume of job postings in southeast Michigan means that employers are hiring, but without a skilled workforce, they cannot fill these jobs. To fill this skills shortage, the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan created a comprehensive FREE, online Data Dashboard providing users access to real-time job market data such as
GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber has refreshed its Business Services offerings, providing members tools to develop new business relationships, expand the customer base and connect with peers. The Chamber listened to member requests for more accessible and rewarding business services and tailored the 2018 program offerings to meet those needs. “We have developed
