Build Institute
The Build Institute helps people turn their business ideas into reality by providing the necessary tools, resources, and support networks in Detroit. Through entrepreneurship classes, Build Basics, the Build Institute works to empower people in Detroit to launch ideas and grow businesses. In addition to classes, the Build Institute offers networking events, mentorship, connections to resources, and a nurturing community that allows ideas to develop and flourish over time.
Detroit Means Business
Detroit Means Business is working to make Detroit the place for small business owners to thrive by providing resources, solutions, and connections for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Detroit Means Business provides expert guidance, financial resources, and more to help small business owners accelerate and grow their businesses.
Hatch Detroit
Hatch Detroit is an annual contest by TechTown, supported by Comerica, that allows the community to vote for the business they would like to receive a $100,000 grant to open a brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park. Top contestants are offered additional technical and entrepreneurial support after the winner is announced.
Motor City Match
Motor City Match provides businesses across Detroit with resources and opportunities in five tracks (Plan, Develop, Design, Cash, and Restore) to support businesses in all stages of their journeys. From offering grants and technical assistance to educational programming and architecture, Motor City Match nurtures business owners to support the city’s economic future.
New Business Initiative
New Business Initiative is a special project of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, aiming to build an inclusive regional support network for under-represented entrepreneurs and small businesses. They offer grant proposals for businesses throughout Wayne County on an invitation-only basis.
SCORE
SCORE Southeast Michigan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow, and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. SCORE is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is built on a network of 10,000 volunteers. SCORE resources include volunteer mentors, free business mentoring (in-person, email, or video), free business tools, and free business workshops.
TechTown
TechTown Detroit helps technology startups and local businesses launch and grow, serving as an incubator and accelerator. TechTown supports businesses with coworking, office, meeting, and event space and connects entrepreneurs to resources, learning, and networking events in Detroit.
