Ruru updates tutoring app
FARMINGTON HILLS—Ruru Technologies LLC, developers of the No. 1 ranked on-demand tutoring app in the Google Play Store, has announced an updated version of its app, as well as the …
Ann Arbor startup gets federal grant for lactation training aids
ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor startup LiquidGoldConcept announced it has been awarded an additional $55,000 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in support of its Lactation Simulation Models (LSM) and Newborn Oral …
East Lansing medical device investment fund in 3 deals with startups
EAST LANSING—Quantum Medical Concepts, an early-stage investment fund in health care companies established by the Michigan State Medical Society and the Lansing business advisory firm Common Wealth Enterprises, announced new …
LTU, Jackson incubator get grant to boost COVID-19 response with startups’ new tech
JACKSON—U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced this week that a total of $29 million would be awarded to 44 organizations as part of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Scaling …
Michigan Celebrates Small Business names winners
LANSING—The Michigan Celebrates Small Business event, which has been honoring small businesses in the state of Michigan for 17 years, has announced the awardees of the 2021 MCSB annual gala. …
LEAP’s Tech Startup Gateway program renewed
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 …
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator launches new program for ‘cleantech’ businesses
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has launched a new program called the C 3 Accelerator for green technology companies working in the cleantech, climatech, and circular economy industries. …
Venture capital event returning online in April
ANN ARBOR–The 2021 Midwest Venture Showcase returns April 27-28, 2021, to highlight industry trends, expert insights, and growing Midwest companies seeking venture capital investments. The Midwest Growth Capital Symposium and …
Advanced manufacturing pitch contest names winners
SOUTHFIELD—Three startup advanced manufacturing companies earned $35,000 in prizes in a virtual pitch contest held to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. The contest was sponsored by Pure Michigan Business Connect, the …
Startups invited to elevator pitch competition
LANSING—Officials at the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are looking for Michigan-based entrepreneurs and companies to join a special episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, a 60-second pitch competition for companies and …