TechTown Programs
TechTown offers a variety of programs to support tech startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurial education.
TechTown Start Studio
Start Studio is TechTown’s answer to Detroit’s unmet demand for idea-stage tech business assistance. Pointing to books and tools and giving advice isn’t enough. Learning how to actually validate a business idea is a daunting and lonely proposition that takes our most precious of resources: time.
TechTown Capital Program
Recognizing that funding is often a barrier to growth, we are committed to providing content, resources and tangible tools to access funding that will assist in propelling business for our clients and community in a valuable way.
TechTown Incubator
TechTown’s Incubator program is an intensive 30-week business development experience designed to help Detroit-based tech founders fortify their businesses into sustainable, investment-ready companies.
STEEP
STEEP: STEM Entrepreneurial Excellence Program – A business incubator program supporting the need for greater inclusion of underrepresented women in STEM and STEM-enabled businesses
How TechTown Supports Small Businesses
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.
Small Business Support
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 provides one-on-one assistance to stabilize, adapt, and remain responsive during COVID-19.
Retail Boot Camp
At the heart of our Retail Services program is our Retail Boot Camp, an intensive, 10-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit.
If you are preparing to open a small business in the city in the next six to 12 months, this is the program for you!
Virtual Retail Pop-Ups
TechTown’s Retail Services help promising retail entrepreneurs operating the necessary omni-channel retail location of today and tomorrow. We provide online pop-up opportunities plus customized coaching and mini boot camp workshops.
Programs for Entrepreneurial Education
We invest in metro Detroit’s small business owners and entrepreneurs by providing professional development, expert advice and access to peer networks through our entrepreneurial education programs.
Open Office Hours
Open Office Hours are available to both tech startups and neighborhood small businesses at all stages. At your free, 25-minute Open Office Hour appointment, a TechTown team member will discuss your goals and direct you to the appropriate programs, resources and and experts based on your particular business needs.
Ask an Expert
Are you looking for specialized support for your tech startup or neighborhood small business? Members of TechTown’s Professional Service Network provide free, 25-minute consultations to help you with growing your business. Our Experts have a range of skills and specialties that they’re excited to share with you.
TechTown Training Series
The Training Series focuses on themed monthly, on-demand workshops designed for entrepreneurs to view at a time most convenient for you. Topics range from marketing to customer development, financial planning, HR, and more!
TechTown Initiatives
From urban and healthcare innovation to collaborative action in the nonprofit community, TechTown is a core partner and founder of several initiatives.
