Type: Economic Development Organization

Michigan Business Innovation Association (MBIA) is comprised of the state’s best business incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, maker spaces, economic development partners, and entrepreneurial support professionals who are focused on creating jobs and developing Michigan’s local economies. The MBIA provides a supportive entrepreneurial environment that stimulates the growth of business to ensure economic vitality and encourage […]

Automation Alley is a nonprofit technology and manufacturing business association and Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center, with a global outlook and a regional focus. We connect industry, academia and government to fuel Michigan’s economy and accelerate innovation.

Oakland County provides workforce development assistance, site location assistance, local and state incentive coordination, debt funding packaging, SBA 504 loan funding, and expat services. Oakland County initiatives Medical Main Street and Tech248 directly engage the health/life sciences and IT sectors by hosting networking events, supporting the success of businesses in Oakland County, and offering fresh […]

Designed to help both newer and established companies overcome business hurdles, the Conquer Accelerator emphasizes smart planning and growth. Built with a strong bench of more than 40 entrepreneur and business leader mentors, each of the ten weeks in the Conquer program focuses on completing specific goals, as well as working with mentors and instructors […]

The Desai Accelerator is an intensive program of funding, mentorship, and resources to help early-stage ventures scale and succeed. Startups are accepted in cohorts, and the program culminates with a Demo Day, where each team will pitch to investors. The Desai Accelerator is a collaborative effort at the University of Michigan between the Zell Lurie […]

Serving West Michigan since 1985, The Right Place, Inc. is a regional economic development organization funded through investments from the private and public sectors. The Right Place drives regional economic development initiatives to stimulate economic growth, wealth creation, and operational excellence by focusing on productivity, innovation, and the retention, expansion, and creation of quality employment […]