MEDC Stories
Testing Facilities Challenge UAV Tech On Land, At Sea And In The Air
Ever since Dr. Ella Atkins started testing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs and drones) in the 1990s as a University of Michigan graduate student, the process has been fraught with obstacles.
Strategic Partnerships Seamlessly Transform Detroit Into a Fashion Hub
The Motor City is expanding its reach into the fashion industry thanks to connections made through the Pure Michigan Business Connect program.
3 Takeaways with Javier Evelyn of Alerje
Alerje founder and CEO Javier Evelyn is working to improve the lives of people with food allergies.
Michigan Communities Build Success from the Ground Up
From Sault Ste Marie to St. Clair and Adrian to Alpena, people in all corners of Michigan have one thing in common: a desire to see their community grow and thrive.
3 Takeaways with Sandra Cochrane of WMed Innovation Center
Sandra Cochrane is the assistant dean for the WMed Innovation Center in Kalamazoo, where she oversees a 69,000-square-foot incubator that helps aspiring entrepreneurs build their businesses.
Native Michigan Tech Is Making Driving Smarter – And Safer
Several years ago, Brennan Hamilton’s elderly neighbor’s “check engine” light came on. Concerned about driving with the warning light glowing, she planned to have her car towed to a dealership – 180 miles away.
In the Zone | TechTown Detroit
Paul Riser, director of Detroit Urban Solutions at TechTown Detroit, takes us “In the Zone” at Detroit’s longest standing SmartZone, which was founded over 15 years ago.
Entrepreneurs Turn to Michigan to Create and Grow their Business
Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from around the world gathered in Michigan for the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium to build connections and access capital to stimulate business growth.
3 Takeaways with Dale Grogan of Michigan Accelerator Fund I
Dale Grogan, managing director of Michigan Accelerator Fund I (MAF-I), knows what startups and early-stage companies are going through. As the founder and owner of numerous businesses, he’s been there himself, raising more than $30 million in funds.