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About TechTown

TechTown is Detroit’s entrepreneurship hub. We empower Detroit-based startups and local businesses by providing resources, collaborative workspace and education for entrepreneurs that will further accelerate inclusive economic development across Detroit.

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Our Impact

1,600

Jobs created

4,530

Businesses served

$172M

Raised in startup and growth capital

Upcoming Events

01 May 2021

From Food Cost to Pro Forma: Financial Building Blocks to Creating a Values-Based Food Business

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12 May 2021

Start Studio Spring 2021 Virtual Showcase

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14 May 2021

The SHOP: Virtual Edition – Celebrating Tech Founders

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20 May 2021

STEEP: The Celebration

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Tech Startup Programs

If you’re serious about your startup, have an innovative technology or want to play a larger role in the city’s burgeoning tech industry, TechTown is the place to start. We can help you with proof of concept, incubation and commercialization services.

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Small Business Support Programs

We can help you start or grow a retail business like a bakery, coffee shop, clothing boutique or grocery store. We also support service-based or lifestyle businesses like fitness studios or hair salons, as well as small manufacturers.

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Check out more than 150 TechTown-supported businesses on our Shop Local directory.

TechTown Spotlight

Meet the Retail Strategist: Christina Devlin

Meet Christina Devlin, a retail strategist on TechTown’s Small Business Services team. Christina has been with TechTown Detroit since January of 2019 and resides in Dearborn. Prior to joining TechTown’s staff, Christina served as a guest presenter for Retail Boot Camp in 2018. Christina has over 20 years of experience in retail program management,…

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Working at TechTown by Kelly Kozlowski

These days, we’re trying to be a little more loud and proud about all the reasons TechTown is a great place to work. Since part of my job as COO is to make sure that everyone on our team has what they need to feel effective, empowered and acknowledged in their work, I spend a…

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Meet the Coach: Mayté Penman

313 STRONG is a customized support program for brick-and-mortar small businesses in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck neighborhoods. Our staff of passionate, skilled professionals provide one-on-one assistance to stabilize, adapt and remain responsive during COVID-19.  Meet Mayté Penman, a Bicultural Business Strategist for 313 STRONG and TechTown Detroit. A native of Durango, Mexico, Mayté has lived in Michigan for over 25 years. Since January…

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Open Office Hours

Want guidance on which program is right for you? Are you looking for feedback on a business idea? Open Office Hours with TechTown coaches are available to tech startups and neighborhood small businesses at all stages.

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