The mission of Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) Innovations is to enhance patient care and HFHS’ profile through research, training, and commercialization. HFHS Innovations leads product development opportunities emanating from both HFHS clinical operations and select private corporate partners on a global level. The Henry Ford Innovation Institute is the flagship of HFHS’ commitment to […]
Inforum is the only professional organization in Michigan — and one of a few in the country — that combines strategic connections, proven professional development programs, a respected forum for new ideas, and original research to accelerate careers for women and boost talent initiatives for companies. inGAGE is Inforum’s strategy to position Michigan as the […]
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs (MAFE) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization committed to supporting and promoting the economic growth and advancement of women business owners in Michigan. MAFE provides opportunities for female entrepreneurs, in both new development and growth-stages of their businesses to build their entrepreneurial capacity through educational programs focused on sustainable business growth […]
MichBio is the statewide biosciences industry association in Michigan. It represents the interests of over 1,700 companies, organizations and institutions across the agri-/industrial biotech, medical devices and equipment, pharmaceuticals and therapeutics, research and testing, and distribution/logistics sectors. MichBio offers its members various resources and programs, educational and networking events, business-to-business connections, marketing and promotion, information […]
The New Enterprise Forum (NEF) is an all-volunteer organization of experienced service providers, entrepreneurs, and executives. The organization provides coaching, at no cost to startup entrepreneurs, to perfect their investor pitches. They critique and provide insights on the pitch’s content, including both business and investor perspectives, to help the team succeed. The organization also helps […]
The Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center provides education, one-on-one consulting, and connections to Oakland County-based small businesses. The team has over 70 years of experience working with small businesses and specializes in helping companies grow. Through advanced marketing, financial, and management tools, clients get critical information to help them make better decisions about […]
The A2 Startup Garage is a coworking space in downtown Ann Arbor dedicated to helping early-stage startups make an impact.
The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc. (EG) was established in 1997 to lead business recruitment and retention in Jackson County. The EG is a nonprofit private/public partnership organized to promote and coordinate economic development initiatives and create wealth within Jackson County.
The Ann Arbor New Tech meetup welcomes members from any school, sector, or industry function (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, lawyers, marketers, students, etc.) interested in local high-tech startups. They seek to foster tech entrepreneurship by facilitating communication, providing access to resources, and creating community. Members meet every few weeks to participate in demo events, educational […]