MGCS issues call for companies seeking funding
ANN ARBOR – The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium has issued its call for companies seeking funding to make pitches during the 38th annual event, to be held May 14 and …
Semifinalists named for 11th annual global automotive and mobility innovation challenge
DETROIT — The Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) has selected 23 start-ups to move on to the semifinals of its 11th annual competition, sponsored by SAE International and …
2019 Midwest Growth Capital Symposium set for May 14-15
ANN ARBOR — More than 400 venture capitalists, angel investors, startup company officials and growth company service providers are expected to attend the 38th annual Midwest Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS), …
Entrepreneur, small biz conference features powerful speaker lineup
SOUTHFIELD – The National Entrepreneurs Association and Lawrence Technological University have teamed up to host the 2018 Entrepreneur and Small Business Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to …
Startup offering new tech to stop expense account fraud
WASHINGTON TWP. — A suburban Detroit startup called Validu has introduced an app and software to prevent expense account fraud by offering real-time event monitoring and auditing of customer engagement …
Altair launches new software deal for startups
TROY — Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), the Troy-based engineering technology developer, announced lower prices for startups on its simulation-driven design, computer-aided engineering, cloud computing and Internet of Things software products through a …
Startup offers earrings that are also earbuds
DETROIT — A startup company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new electronics product called Swings — earrings for pierced ears that are also Bluetooth-connected earbuds. “After years of …
TiECon Detroit coming Oct. 6
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Detroit Chapter of the entrepreneurial organization TiE announced that TiECon Detroit 2018 will be held Oct. 6 at Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi. …
PlanetM Launches grant program to support mobility startups
DETROIT — Mobility startups now have access to more than $1 million in grant funding through a new statewide PlanetM program announced this week. The two-part program includes a PlanetM …
MSU Innovation Center recognizes faculty and student inventors
EAST LANSING — Michigan State Univesrity’s Innovation Center held its annual Innovation Cenebration Thursday, highlighting ground-breaking technology from MSU labs and startup companies from across Michigan State University’s campus. Advanced …