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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

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 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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What is the Detroit Means Business Partnership?

Detroit Means Business is a coalition of over 60 private, public, and philanthropic partners dedicated to meet the needs of Detroit’s small businesses. Check out this blog on Invest Detroit’s website by Keona Cowan and Jennifer Hayes to learn how the Detroit Means Business initiative started and what it hopes to accomplish now and in…

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Why Retail Boot Camp?

Preparation. Knowledge. Support. Resources. In short, you don’t know what you don’t know. You will undoubtedly make mistakes; but Retail Boot Camp can help you eliminate many.

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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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