Ecosystem Partners

🤝 Angel Investing

Birmingham Angels

A Michigan-based angel investor network focused on supporting early-stage entrepreneurs with capital and expertise from a network of experienced investors in the Birmingham area.

🏭 Startup Accelerator

Centrepolis Accelerator

On a mission to fuel the growth of Southeast Michigan's small manufacturers and hardware entrepreneurs. Offers tailored programs, funding, and expert guidance to support hardtech startups and established small businesses.

💼 Venture Capital Association

Michigan Venture Capital Association

A catalyst for building a strong, diverse, and vibrant entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan. Provides programs, events, and resources connecting investors and entrepreneurs across the state.

🏗️ Innovation Hub

Newlab Detroit

A 270,000 sq ft venture platform for critical technology anchored at Michigan Central. Uniting entrepreneurs, engineers, and enterprise partners to test, pilot, and scale mobility, manufacturing, and industrial technologies in real-world environments.

🤝 Angel Investing

Pointe Angels

An independent investor club in the Grosse Pointe communities, east of Detroit. Founded in 2019, providing members with opportunities for meaningful financial returns on capital investments in scalable early-stage ventures. Favors Michigan start-ups but invests globally.

🎓 Education & Innovation

Walsh College CIE

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Walsh College empowers innovators across the Troy-Detroit-Ann Arbor area through dynamic classes, bootcamps, C-level mentorship, and resources supporting businesses from main street to high-growth tech ventures.