Spring is always a busy time for Michigan’s innovation community, so let’s catch up on recent tech and entrepreneurial news below: —Last year, we reported on the Gilbert Family Foundation, a charitable organization founded by Quicken Loans chairman Dan Gilbert and his wife Jennifer, and its initiative to develop gene therapy treatments for neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1). … Continue reading “Roundup: Strata Oncology, Genomenon, Gilbert Family Foundation, More”
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Roundup: Erie Hack, MedHealth Summit, PlanetM, DTX Detroit, WMU
Now that the holidays are over—heck, January is almost over—Michigan’s innovation hubs are hard at work. Here is a selection of recent tech news from around the state: —Do you wonder what the deal is with driverless cars? Do you have questions as a consumer about safety, technology, or cost? The University of Michigan will … Continue reading “Roundup: Erie Hack, MedHealth Summit, PlanetM, DTX Detroit, WMU”
Roundup: Startup Week Detroit, Grand Circus, MWCT, Duo Security, More
Summer is here, and with it, plenty of tech news from across Michigan. Startup Week Detroit kicks off on Monday, while other programs have fast-approaching application deadlines; grants have been awarded; milestones have been achieved; and new hires have been announced. Read on for details. —Techstars Startup Week Detroit, described by organizers as a weeklong … Continue reading “Roundup: Startup Week Detroit, Grand Circus, MWCT, Duo Security, More”
Roundup: Genomenon, Develop(her), QL Demo Day, MBA Summit & More
Michigan’s innovation community continues to pump out news at a steady clip. Here are some of the latest updates from around the state. —Ann Arbor’s Genomenon, a startup focused on genomic search data, has struck a new partnership with Boston’s Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: [[ticker:RYTM]]), a company working on treatments for rare obesity disorders. They will team up … Continue reading “Roundup: Genomenon, Develop(her), QL Demo Day, MBA Summit & More”
Roundup: NextChallenge Winners, Strata Oncology Trial, MCWT & More
What a long, strange year it’s been, with no shortage of news coming out of the technology sector. As we say goodbye to 2017, here’s a final roundup of innovation news from around the state: —Detroit cleantech incubator NextEnergy, in partnership with Denso, DTE Energy, and Wells Fargo, has named Ontario’s SmartCone as the winner of the … Continue reading “Roundup: NextChallenge Winners, Strata Oncology Trial, MCWT & More”
Roundup: TechTown Awards, MCWT Competition, Detroit Initiatives, More
It has been a busy fall in Michigan, full of local tech and innovation news. Here’s a look at some of the recent announcements: —Earlier this month, TechTown Detroit hosted the Toast of the Town event to honor winners of its Salute awards, which recognize the best and brightest in the local startup ecosystem. The … Continue reading “Roundup: TechTown Awards, MCWT Competition, Detroit Initiatives, More”
Programs Seek to Connect Women to Startup Funding, STEM Careers
It’s been an especially good month to be a female entrepreneur in Southeast Michigan. Over the past four weeks, a new STEM initiative was announced; young women pursuing tech careers were awarded scholarships to help propel them toward a diploma; and tomorrow, a conference designed to encourage women-led startups with a social mission is being … Continue reading “Programs Seek to Connect Women to Startup Funding, STEM Careers”
Detroit Expansions, Tumor Sequencing, and More Local Innovation News
Here’s a look at innovation news from around Michigan: —Avomeen Analytical Services, a research and chemical testing lab based in Ann Arbor, was recently acquired by High Street Capital. The terms were not disclosed. The 22-person company, which launched in 2010, does R&D and chemical analysis for customers in a variety of sectors, including pharma, manufacturing, … Continue reading “Detroit Expansions, Tumor Sequencing, and More Local Innovation News”
Roundup: Lansing Proto, MCWT, BizGrid, GM Wayfinder App & More
Here’s a look at tech and innovation news from around Michigan: —Plymouth Ventures has sold its position in 365 Retail Markets, the Troy-based developer of point-of-sale hardware, software, and mobile technologies for the workplace, to Omaha, NE-based McCarthy Capital Fund VI. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. “It is an impressive achievement for … Continue reading “Roundup: Lansing Proto, MCWT, BizGrid, GM Wayfinder App & More”
Roundup: MSU and U-M Startups, DEVELOP(her), Hatch Detroit & More
Here’s a look at startup and innovation news from around Michigan: —On April 13, three startup teams from Michigan State University hit Chicago for the National Automatic Merchandising Association OneShow event, a food service and vending trade show, to compete in the Swim with the Sharks pitch contest. Bringitt, a peer-to-peer shipping network; Ineed, an app … Continue reading “Roundup: MSU and U-M Startups, DEVELOP(her), Hatch Detroit & More”
Roundup: MCWT, Tetra Discovery, Entrepreneurs of Color Fund & More
Here’s a look at tech, startup, and innovation news from around Michigan: —The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) held its 10th annual website design competition for girls in high school earlier this month. Twelve student finalists presented their sites to a panel of IT executives serving as judges. A record number of competitors … Continue reading “Roundup: MCWT, Tetra Discovery, Entrepreneurs of Color Fund & More”
Roundup: MCWT, Blackstone LaunchPad, Court Innovations, Prix & More
Here’s a look at news from around Michigan’s innovation hubs: —The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) has announced its annual scholarship awards for female students pursuing computer science. This year, the nonprofit awarded a record 22 young women with scholarships or laptops. Sponsors such as the FCA Foundation and CMS Energy increased support … Continue reading “Roundup: MCWT, Blackstone LaunchPad, Court Innovations, Prix & More”
MCWT Aims to Make Michigan the Top State for Women in Technology
The tech industry has a well-known gender diversity problem, but in Michigan, there’s a group working to make the Great Lakes state a leader in terms of recruiting and inspiring women working in technology. The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) began in 2000 as a networking organization for working women. Since then, it … Continue reading “MCWT Aims to Make Michigan the Top State for Women in Technology”
Roundup: Ann Arbor SPARK, WSU, MCWT, Beringea, Start Garden, FarmLogs
Here’s a look at news from around Southeast Michigan’s innovation community: —Ann Arbor SPARK held its annual meeting yesterday at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Research Complex, where the business development organization detailed the results of its work over the past year. According to SPARK, its efforts netted $148 million in new investments committed … Continue reading “Roundup: Ann Arbor SPARK, WSU, MCWT, Beringea, Start Garden, FarmLogs”