There are many area resources that can assist those interested in innovation or starting a business some of which are provided here.
These organizations typically provide resources to businesses in order to create jobs and commerce in their areas:
These typically provide resources to early stage startups in the form of mentors and investment funding:
These typically provide a variety of different services to innovators and entrepreneurs:
There are a variety of programs that provide grants to startups several of the most common that are listed here:
Crowdfunding is a way to raise funds from a large number of people typically through the internet.
Local angel investors, some of which are listed here, can provide funding for early stage start-ups:
Area venture capitalists, some of which are listed here, typically provide funding for early stage start-ups for the purposes of gaining returns:
These are some of the Michigan pitch competitions that provide startups with funding, mentors and connections:
There is a plethora of materials that cover innovation and entrepreneurship some of which are provided below:
Lawrence Technological University
21000 West Ten Mile Road,
Southfield, MI 48075-1058
