Provides technical assistance to defense manufacturers that includes both strategic and implementation planning. Offered through the University of Michigan’s Institute for the Research of Labor, Employment and the Economy (IRLEE). Visit

Assesses a product market and develops a plan/path to first customer with specific actions and resources required. Offered through the University of Michigan’s Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy (IRLEE). Visit

Only professional organization in Michigan that combines strategic connections, proven professional development programs, a respected forum for new ideas, and original research to accelerate careers for women and boost talent initiatives for companies. Visit

A non-profit association representing more than 600 biosciences companies, universities and academic institutions dedicated to advancing Michigan’s biosciences industry. Visit

Provides matching funds for both Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR awards. Note: Applications for MIETF matching funds must be made prior to submitting your SBIR/STTR proposal. Visit

Helps companies identify commercial pathways post-SBIR/ STTR and develop strategic objectives to increase the state’s competitive advantage in the defense sector. Visit

A six-week program of hands-on learning to help you identify and validate potential markets for your technology.

Matchmaking Program that helps identify manufacturers that will perform small manufacturing runs or build prototype for small businesses. Visit

Training and one-on-one proposal preparation assistance to qualified companies with these services covered in whole or in part by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) grant. Visit

Free assistance in the areas of intellectual property guidance, preparing clients for angel or venture capital, management team assistance, strategic alliance building, marketing; and technology assessment. Visit

Distinct geographical technology-clusters that include business accelerators to facilitate the commercialization of technology. Business accelerator services include networking events, business planning, incubator and wet lab space, and venture capital preparation and introductions. Visit

A $6.8 million fund aimed at supporting early stage high tech companies by making investments in opportunities originating from technology innovation in Michigan Universities and in pre-seed and seed stage investments. Visit

Provides loans of up to $50,000 for items relating to product development, commercialization or business strategy. Intended for pre-revenue, technology-driven companies, that have not received outside investment and are still developing their product. Visit

A non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. Visit

University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business MBA students work on a defined project for a sponsor organization, providing solid recommendations and solutions to the business, financial, marketing, human resources, operations and supply chain challenges. Visit

Offers expertise in energy efficiency and storage, new mobility, power electronics, renewables, sustainability and vehicle electrification. Visit

Small businesses can apply for free services, such as accounting, human resources, graphic design, website development and legal and other services. Apply

A non-profit association of experienced volunteer professionals dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Visit

Matching funds to help cover the cost of conducting a research project at an MCRN university (see above) so they can get to commercialization faster. Visit

Funding to help small businesses hire university students to work as interns on projects that are both beneficial to the company and academically relevant to the student. Visit

A one-year program in which students work on projects for local companies. Visit

A pre-seed investment fund established to identify and accelerate the commercialization of ideas generated within the University community and the surrounding area.Visit