Liquor Licensing 101
operates, the types of licenses available, and how the quota system affects your options.
operates, the types of licenses available, and how the quota system affects your options.
Join us for our Start Studio Lecture Series! An energizing monthly workshop designed to empower aspiring and early-stage tech founders throughout 2026. Each session brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem partners for a hands on learning, thoughtful discussion, and practical skill-building rooted in the realities of launching and growing a tech-based venture. Every month features […]
Join us with Detroit's builders for an intensive hands-on session where you'll learn practical AI and automation, build working prototypes with expert mentors, and demo what you shipped by the end of the night. What is Build Night? TechTown's AI and Automation Build Nights are a monthly series designed for beginners, founders, and builders who […]
Our first session will bring together food and beverage entrepreneurs: from cafés and restaurants to caterers, food trucks, and meal prep businesses. Whether you run a storefront, pop-up, or delivery-based operation through platforms like DoorDash or UberEats, this is a chance to share experiences and talk about what’s working in today’s F&B climate.
The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is a retail competition that gives savvy entrepreneurs the chance to win a $100,000 cash grant and a package of in-kind services to open up their brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park.
All businesses face adversity sooner or later, but the ones that recover and thrive are those that understand how to take inventory of what they have and adapt to changes. Join TechTown and ACCESS for this two-hour session to learn how to assess and enhance your business's resilience. Through engaging activities, expert guidance, and collaborative […]
Descubra lo mejor de la comunidad de pequeñas empresas de Detroit en The SHOP, el mercado emergente mensual de TechTown Detroit. Únase a nosotros en persona el último miércoles de cada mes para explorar productos únicos, conectar con empresarios locales y descubrir su próximo hallazgo favorito. Marque su calendario y únase a nosotros para una experiencia de compra vibrante [...]
Lunes, Mayo 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This session will be held in-person at TechTown Detroit. Registration opens at 11:00 p.m., with the session starting promptly at 11:30 p.m. This session will guide food entrepreneurs through the essentials of getting packaged products market-ready, covering MDARD packaging and labeling requirements, the connection between branding […]
Join us at the Hatch Off to watch the Top 4 finalists of the 2026 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest compete for a cash grant to open up their brick-and-mortar retail business!
Join us for our AI Build Night 101! These are beginner-friendly, hands-on experience designed for exploring new tools, professionals looking to streamline their work, or simply someone curious about what AI can actually do beyond the hype. This session is built for those who have heard the buzz, maybe experimented with a few tools, but […]
Jueves, Mayo 14 | 6 p.m. This information session will take place via Zoom. Are you a Detroit-area small business owner? Have you thought about applying for the Downtown Detroit Markets, but aren't sure if your business is a good fit or ready for the experience? Would you like to know more about what it […]
Martes, Mayo 19 | 4:30 - 8 p.m. In-person at the Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 15 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates at the program’s 17th cohort showcase. The SHOP at Showcase starts at 4:30 p.m., offering an opportunity to meet, shop and […]