Please join us for a night of dynamic storytelling — of journeys in entrepreneurship and of finding strength and inspiration in shared struggles and successes. We’ll begin with a screening of select segments of Detroit Public TV and PBS’s Boss: The Black Experience in Business,* which chronicles the untold story of African American entrepreneurship

Join us for our neighborhood small business legal office hours, presented in partnership with Wayne State University Law School and Community Law Clinic.

Join us for our monthly retail pop-up featuring a variety of local goods and services. Check back soon for a full list of vendors. The SHOP is supported by Wells…

The Start Studio teams have been working hard over the past 12 weeks, and now it's time to present their work. Join us for a virtual showcase as the teams share the journey of validating their innovative tech-based business ideas.

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

Are you ready to SHOP? Now you can attend TechTown’s world class pop-up, and shop with local entrepreneurs from the comfort and convenience of your couch, office or patio! Join…

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

The Retail Boot Camp info session is an opportunity to learn about the history of the program and its graduates, what to expect out of the application process and network with the program facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs.

Join Paul Riser Jr., director of Detroit Urban Solutions, an urban tech initiative powered by TechTown, and Lindsay Robillard, fund development officer, as they explore the reasons why venture capital needs to diversify

This session is designed to walk you through calculating food costs up to restaurant (both dine-in and carryout) and pop up financials (pro forma).

Join Paul Riser Jr., director of Detroit Urban Solutions, an urban tech initiative powered by TechTown, and Lindsay Robillard, fund development officer, as they explore the reasons why venture capital needs to diversify

If you want to learn the first steps to becoming a startup, or you love hearing about the next big thing, this showcase is for you! Join us as the…

Join TechTown for a very special virtual shopping experience, and learn about new technology created by our alumni.

Join us as we congratulate the inaugural cohort of STEEP Detroit. Together, we will celebrate the accomplishments of these Black women entrepreneurs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and welcome the next cohort.

Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 17 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates and the program’s 11th cohort showcase.

Please join Ned Staebler, President and CEO of TechTown Detroit, and Bonnie Graves, President of Girl Meets Grape, for a virtual happy hour benefit for the Startup Fund on Thursday, August 19 at 5 p.m.

Join Zoyes Creative Group and Design Core Detroit on August 24 at 6 p.m. for an interactive branding workshop, and gain hands-on experience!

Join us at Woodward | Warren Park on the campus of Wayne State University for a stroll through the Encouragement Experience!  Featuring an installation by Ange Zelenak: artist, graphic designer and owner of local business, Inkcourage.

Join TechTown for four themed episodes of The SHOP this October honoring Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

Cheer on Detroit semifinalists Life Magnetics and Stark Drones as they compete with teams from Buffalo, Cleveland and Toledo to develop innovations that solve our greatest water problems and to win the grand prize! Watch the Erie Hack semifinals, hosted by TechTown Detroit and Wayne State University, on November 4 starting at 2 p.m.

Join TechTown Detroit and MedHealth for a free, virtual panel on Tuesday, November 9 at 5 p.m. as we discuss how to integrate technology into your business.

If you want to learn the first steps to becoming a startup, or you love hearing about the next big thing, this showcase is for you! Join us November 17 from 5 - 7 p.m. as the Start Studio teams share their innovative tech-based business ideas. There will be a panel of experts listening in, as well as the most important judge - YOU!

More information to come.

TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit

TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit

TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit

TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp (RBC) is an intensive, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for the return of our retail pop-up, taking place in-person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from the following local vendors:

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for the return of our retail pop-up, taking place in-person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local vendors

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for the return of our retail pop-up, taking place in-person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local vendors

Running a startup can be chaotic and unstructured. It is often one deadline after another and collecting data (and investing in data tools) is often a secondary priority. To really understand your business, get to market faster and fine-tune your operations, data is critical.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from the following local vendors

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from the following local vendors

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from the following local vendors

Join us Monday, September 12, for the fall 2022 Start Studio Discovery Information Session. Our Tech team will cover program content, introduce entrepreneurs to the customer discovery process and provide application support.

This 90-minute interactive, virtual session is designed for retail and tech entrepreneurs who want to effectively pitch their stories to news producers, editors, journalists, freelance media professionals and other publications.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Join us for our fall Catalyst Angel Program Information Session! TechTown and Catalyst Angel Program partners will host an interactive info session featuring Terrence Reeves.

Durante esta sesión, vamos a aprender que se debe considerar antes de poner precio a tus productos o servicios. También vamos a compartir ejemplos que tengan sentido para el éxito de tu negocio.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

We’re back in person, baby! And it’s free to attend! Join us for The SHOP at Showcase starting at 4 p.m. to meet, shop and sample goods and services from the cohort participants. At 6 p.m., participants will pitch their business on stage and answer questions from the judges! See how these businesses will make their visions a reality with what they learned at RBC.

Are you struggling to bring your business idea to fruition? Does your company need an online presence, but you do not know where to begin? Join the Ask an Expert team on Wednesday, November 16, at 6 p.m. at TechTown Detroit to learn how to get your business out of your head and into action.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Attend the last Catalyst Angel Program Information Session of the year on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 12 - 1 p.m. EST. Hear from program participants including cohort members and program partners, and learn about the vision for the program in 2023!

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Start Studio Discovery is TechTown Detroit’s entry point tech-based program. If you want to learn the first steps to becoming a startup, validating your business idea and discovering your customer, tune in to the Fall 2022 Start Studio Discovery Showcase.

The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is a retail competition that gives savvy entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash grant and package of in-kind services to open up their brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck.

The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is a retail competition that gives savvy entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash grant and package of in-kind services to open up their brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck.

In honor of Black History Month 2023, TechTown Detroit is proud to announce Detroit on the Move: Celebrating the Evolution of Black Mobility. This day-long conference held in-person at the Wayne State Industry Innovation Center on Feb. 16, 2023, will honor the legacy of Black leaders in the mobility industry while highlighting the current achievements of the new generation of pioneers.

Join us Wednesday, March 1 for the Spring 2023 Start Studio Discovery Information Session. Our Tech team will cover program content, introduce entrepreneurs to the customer discovery process, and provide application support.

Join TechTown Detroit to learn about available exporting resources at the federal and state levels to support your business as you enter or expand your reach into global markets. You'll hear from representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Small Business Administration, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

TechTown Detroit’s Catalyst Angel Program helps emerging angel investors in the Great Lakes region (IL, IN, MN, OH, WI) who identify as Black, Latinx and/or women gain knowledge about investing, engage in curated courses through partner organizations and connect with other investors in local and national angel communities. Participants have the opportunity to maximize investment strategy and expand capital in the ecosystem with the goal of creating economic opportunities for startup companies.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Are you about to launch a retail business and unsure of which point of sale (POS) to choose? Do you have an existing retail business and your current POS does not have the functionality you really need for your business?

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Join TechTown Detroit for an interactive and informative workshop featuring Michal Kowalkowski, 2023 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellow. YTILI is administered locally through Global Ties Detroit. This workshop…

National Small Business Week may have just wrapped up, but here at TechTown Detroit, we celebrate small businesses all year round. Join us on May 11 from 4-5 p.m.

Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 17 Retail Boot Camp (RBC) graduates at the program’s 14th cohort showcase.

The SHOP at Showcase starts at 4:30 p.m., offering an opportunity to meet, shop and sample goods and services from the hottest new businesses in Detroit retail while enjoying light refreshments. At 6 p.m., participants will pitch their business on stage and answer questions from the judges.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over the past 10 weeks, and now it’s time to showcase their work!

Have you been in a room where you had an idea you wanted to add to a conversation, but didn't speak up? Or maybe you agreed to lead a meeting or team and walked away thinking, "Where do I even start?" Join Pamela Lippitt, a communications specialist and owner of The Hill Street Group, for an interactive workshop!

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, or owned by residents of Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners' skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.

Join TechTown Detroit on July 13 for our Training Series: Building a Financial Foundation featuring Hassan Elsayed, small business community officer at Bank of America. This workshop will help business owners understand personal banking, separation of business and personal funds, money management and credits — all factors that serve as the basis for running a small business.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Tech entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners will be gathering at TechTown Detroit on July 26 from 4-5 p.m., to snack, drink and network! We’ll be outside on the patio (weather permitting).

TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, or owned by residents of Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners' skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.

TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park, or owned by residents of Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners' skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.

Join TechTown Detroit on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. for a Book Launch Happy Hour to celebrate the release of Blended Collective and TechTown member Lydia Michael’s first book, “Brand Love!” We’ll be mingling at TechTown’s Fueling Station and enjoying some beverages and snacks. This is an excellent chance to network, pick up Michael’s book and hang!

Are you ready to witness the culmination of innovation and hard work? Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Summer 2023 Demo Day event on Wednesday, Aug. 23! Nine promising startups will showcase the Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) they've been diligently crafting for the past six weeks.

Join TechTown Detroit on Aug. 24 for our Training Series: Growing a Small Business featuring Hassan Elsayed, small business community officer at Bank of America.

Únase a TechTown Detroit el 24 de agosto para nuestra Serie de Formación Empresarial: Hacer crecer una pequeña empresa con Hassan Elsayed, Oficial de la Comunidad de Pequeñas Empresas en Bank of America.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Join us Wednesday, Aug. 30, for the Fall 2023 Start Studio Discovery Information Session. Our Tech team will cover program content, introduce entrepreneurs to the customer discovery process and provide application support.

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 4-5 p.m. TechTown alum La Jalisciense Supermercado & Taqueria (https://www.lajalisciensedetroit.com/ ) will serve up guacamole, specialty cocktails and mocktails, and beer at the TechTown Fueling Station.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Toast of the Town, TechTown Detroit’s annual fundraiser, honors Detroit’s hardworking entrepreneurs and the role we play in strengthening our city, neighborhoods and economy. The event will kick off with the Salute Awards at 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), followed by a celebration of Detroit’s emerging startups and coolest small businesses from 6 – 9 p.m.

Interactive event designed to equip small business owners with the essential skills to build a robust capital stack that propels their ventures toward success.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 14 Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition graduates at the program’s first cohort showcase. Join us for The…

By the end of this workshop, you will have the financial prowess and confidence to make your business investment-ready. You'll be well equipped to attract potential investors, secure financing and turn your business dreams into a reality!

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Join us to hear the founders share their journeys of growing their innovative tech-based or tech-enabled business ideas and get the inside scoop on the next steps to starting their tech business.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for our retail pop-up, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature goods from local small business owners

Got the January blues? Are you missing warm weather, sunshine and a zero-balance credit card bill? (Thanks, holidays!) Come join us at TechTown for an Anti-Blue Monday Happy Hour on Monday, Jan. 22, from 3 - 4:30 p.m.!

This workshop offers practical insights and actionable strategies to maximize your tax benefits with S-Corporations (S-Corps). Whether you're a sole proprietor, freelancer or small business owner, this workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to optimize your tax strategy and drive financial success. 

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…

TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.

Are you ready to witness the culmination of innovation and hard work? Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Winter 2024 Demo Day event on Wednesday, Feb. 21! Twelve promising startups will showcase the Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) they've been diligently crafting for the past six weeks.

Black-owned businesses have held down the city for decades. When others left, they stayed. This Black History Month, celebrate the legacy and emerging Black-owned businesses that are at the root of Detroit’s growth and strengthening the fabric of our community. 

Come join us on Friday, Feb. 23, from 3 - 4:30 p.m., for our Black Business Reunion Happy Hour! In keeping with the theme of TechTown Detroit’s 2024 Black History Month Conference

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…

Join us Wednesday, Feb. 28, for the Start Studio Discovery Spring 2024 Information Session. Our Tech-based Programs team will cover program content, introduce entrepreneurs to the customer discovery process and provide application support.

TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 12-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Wayne County.

Small business taxes can be complex, so whether you’re tackling your business taxes on your own or hiring a tax professional to help navigate the process, there are several things you need to keep in mind.

In recognition of the contributions made by women everywhere, come join us at TechTown's Fueling Station on Friday, March 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., for our Women’s History Month Happy Hour!

This workshop featuring Jennifer Ashman, president of CX Amplified, and Shaun McGuire, TechTown entrepreneur-in-residence, will give participants the chance to learn about customer discovery and apply tools that can help them create customers for life.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! After a rigorous selection process, the Top 10 semifinalists of the 2024 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown will be announced. Join us to be the first to meet the contestants!

We’re hosting a Detroit Lab Week Happy Hour, from 9 to10:30 a.m. in the TechTown Fueling Station!

Join TechTown Detroit for an intensive two-part workshop designed to equip business owners with the knowledge and strategies to establish and effectively leverage corporate credit.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…

In partnership with our Human Resources department, TechTown Detroit is excited to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month during our Arab American Heritage Month Happy Hour on Thursday, April 25, from 3 - 4:30 p.m., in the Fueling Station!

Join us at the Hatch Off to watch the four finalists of the 2024 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest compete for a cash grant to open up their brick-and-mortar retail business!

In partnership with Human Resources, we’re celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month the way we know best: A PARTY!

The Impulsa Series, a suite of workshops for Detroit's Hispanic founders and small businesses, takes a hands-on approach to practical skill building through experiential learning and its core “learning by doing” principle.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…

The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over the past 10 weeks, and now it’s time to showcase their work!

Join us for an energizing session in our Impulsa: Hispanic Business Training Series with the “Define and Refine Your Business Model” workshop.

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…

Join TechTown Detroit, in partnership with Spark Access, for this interactive workshop to learn about new mobility

Please join us on Friday, Aug. 9, for our Member Appreciation Happy Hour in honor of International Coworking Day!

Are you ready to SHOP? Join us for TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace, The SHOP, taking place in person at TechTown Detroit! The SHOP will feature products and services…

Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Summer 2024 Demo Day event on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and watch nine promising startups!

Join us and our Tech-based Programs team on Wednesday, Sept. 4, for the Start Studio Discovery Fall 2024 Information Session.

Join us for an insightful session in our Impulsa: Hispanic Business Training Series with the “Discover Your Ideal Customer” workshop.

In partnership with our Human Resources team, we’re celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month the way TechTown Detroit knows best: A PARTY!

Join us for an interactive workshop titled "Service to Software," where we delve into the journey of transitioning from a service-based business model

Join us this year as we celebrate our 20th anniversary of driving positive change in and around our great city. 

Members of TechTown - join for this informative webinar on how to navigate critical changes to Michigan's small businesses requirements.

Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 13 Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition graduates at the program’s second cohort showcase!

Join us for an exciting and informative workshop centered around EY’s 7 Drivers of Growth framework!

The Thanksgiving season can be a time for people to reflect on what they’re most grateful for — here at TechTown, we’re thankful for YOU!

This workshop is designed to equip business owners with the knowledge and tools to navigate their capital journey.

The Start Studio Discovery founders have been working hard with their teams over the past 10 weeks, and now it’s time to showcase their work!

Join TechTown and Global Ties Detroit for our Holiday Happy Hour on Monday, Dec. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m.