TechTown, Venture 313 team members, founders attend SXSW 2025
From engaging sessions and networking opportunities to live demonstrations, representatives of TechTown and Venture 313 definitely left their mark at the annual conference.
TechTown helps I’M LIT Learning founder build platform for learning materials
Jerret Johnson, founder of I’M LIT Learning and an alum of TechTown’s Start Studio programs, is preparing for the soft launch of her app on March 1, 2025.
Building for the future: TechTown’s commitment to the needs, growth of entrepreneurs
As TechTown Detroit’s 20th anniversary year comes to an end, we reflect on our work as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation and are eager for what’s to come
Advancing equity: How TechTown ensures all can participate in Detroit’s economic development
We at sat down with Christianne Malone, TechTown’s chief program officer and Wayne State University’s assistant vice president for economic development, about TechTown’s role in the city’s entrepreneurial and economic development ecosystem
How Preva Body founder rebuilt business with support from TechTown
Through TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp and The SHOP marketplace, Scott Boateng gained the skills needed to increase sales and elevate his skincare business
2024 Toast of the Town celebrated two decades of cultivating innovation and entrepreneurship at TechTown
More than 800 guests attended TechTown Detroit’s 10th annual Toast of the Town celebration and benefit in late September.
TechTown’s dynamic tenants and coworking members share 2024 business goals
From early-stage entrepreneurs to established organizations and businesses, TechTown Detroit provides workspaces and resources for achieving objectives. Four coworking members and tenants share their goals for the year and how TechTown is helping make those goals a reality.
G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs founder empowers Detroit through self-care and mentorship
Tiffany Cartwright, the 2024 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest winner, is excited to open a store that offers her organic skincare products and supports underserved individuals in Detroit.
TechTown internships allow Wayne State students to develop skills outside the classroom
As Wayne State’s entrepreneurship hub, we provide students with an internship experience that will put them on their career trajectory.
TechTown team members and alumni attend SXSW 2024
Eight emerging founders in Detroit’s tech ecosystem traveled with TechTown to Austin to attend the annual SXSW conference.
Celebrating Black business owners from different generations
In keeping with the theme of our 2024 Black History Month Conference, “Black Business Reunion: Uniting the Community for Prosperity,” which recognized Black business owners of all ages in Detroit, we’re highlighting a few Black entrepreneurs and alumni of TechTown’s programming during this Black History Month.
VentureWell and TechTown’s Ascend program receives $500k grant to uplift Detroit’s mobility and energy startups
The Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator offers support to entrepreneurs creating solutions to energy and mobility problems in Detroit and Michigan.
3 TechTown tenants offering educational services for students and teachers in metro Detroit
These local organizations provide tutoring, workshops and other engaging educational activities for students of all ages.
TechTown tenant Chamber Music Detroit gears up for its 80th concert season
Ahead of this milestone, we’re highlighting the nonprofit’s time as a TechTown tenant and its musical footprint in the community.
Meet the Start Studio MVP Summer 2023 Demo Day winners
In late August, nine tech founders graduating from the Start Studio MVP Summer 2023 cohort, presented live demonstrations of their minimum viable products (MVPs) for a chance to win cash prizes.
TechTown travels to Black Tech Week
Members of TechTown’s Tech-based programs team and more than 20 tech founders affiliated with TechTown traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, in July for the annual conference.
Meet these tech founders from the spring 2023 Start Studio Discovery cohort
In early June, TechTown Detroit and the community celebrated the 10 tech founders in the spring 2023 Start Studio Discovery cohort. This was the first in-person Start Studio Discovery Showcase since 2019.
Meet the Spring 2023 Retail Boot Camp Showcase winners
In late May, TechTown crowned six Kickstart Award and People’s Choice Award winners that graduated from the 14th Retail Boot Camp cohort.
Bouncing Around The Motor City founder talks her vision for Detroit
Cathryn Coleman, founder of Bouncing Around the Motor City and the 2023 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest winner, looks forward to bringing a one-stop party rental shop experience to the city and beyond.
Observe AAPI Heritage Month with these 5 Asian-owned businesses in metro Detroit
For Asian American and Pacific Islander month, we’re highlighting some local Asian-owned businesses that are alumni of Hatch Detroit by TechTown.
TechTown’s Small Business Services help Detroiters launch and grow their businesses
In honor of National Small Business week, we’re highlighting TechTown Detroit’s own Small Business Services.
How Retail Boot Camp helped this Detroit entrepreneur elevate her hijab brand
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we are highlighting TechTown Retail Boot Camp alum Jeehan Nasir and her hijab brand Modestia Collection.