Helping you launch, grow, and locate your business in the Ann Arbor area.

Ann Arbor SPARK drives economic development, growth, and prosperity by supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses looking to expand in the southeast Michigan region.

Launch or Grow Your Startup Expand your business here

Find or post a job

SPARK’s dedicated source for local talent and opportunities.

Attend an event

Community and SPARK events — business, jobs, networking.

Locate

Business expansion, available office space, and site selection.

Learn about funding

Early-stage investing, angel groups, and venture capital.

World-Class Amenities to Support Your Thriving Business

Home to the University of Michigan, the greater Ann Arbor region has much to offer the people and companies that establish roots here. Explore the different features and resources that will make your move here a welcoming one.

Quality of life

Discover top-rated dining, arts and culture, recreation, and schools.

Local industries

Work alongside global brands and pioneering startups.

Your perfect space

Live and work in deeply connected communities and walkable downtowns.

Business culture

Leverage support for strong business growth and collaboration.

Talent

Hire from a skilled workforce and area universities and colleges.

Facts & Rankings

See how others assess our region.

Spark Services

We are a community resource that drives economic prosperity by helping businesses of all sizes achieve their growth goals.

Learn more about Spark services

Startup Services

Supporting new tech and life science companies.

Business Expansion

Connecting existing companies to the critical resources they need to locate, stay, and grow here.

Find Space

Helping businesses discover their next office, R&D center, and lab space in the Ann Arbor region.

Funding

Investing in early-stage tech startups and helping grow the state’s angel investor community.

Helping 2,000+ companies turn their vision into reality

SPARK Entrepreneurial Services can help shorten the time required to attract capital, talent, customers, and other strategic resources.

With funds earmarked by the MEDC and budget oversight by the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority, SPARK’s entrepreneurial programs, services, tools, and resources support the growth of a vibrant startup ecosystem.