Ann Arbor SPARK drives economic development, growth, and prosperity by supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses looking to expand in the southeast Michigan region.
SPARK’s dedicated source for local talent and opportunities.
Community and SPARK events — business, jobs, networking.
Business expansion, available office space, and site selection.
Early-stage investing, angel groups, and venture capital.
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.
Discover top-rated dining, arts and culture, recreation, and schools.
Work alongside global brands and pioneering startups.
Live and work in deeply connected communities and walkable downtowns.
Leverage support for strong business growth and collaboration.
Hire from a skilled workforce and area universities and colleges.
See how others assess our region.
Supporting early-stage, tech-related companies in the cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.
Connecting existing companies to the critical resources they need to locate, stay, and grow here.
Helping businesses discover their next office, R&D center, and lab space in the Ann Arbor region.
Investing in early-stage tech startups and helping grow the state’s angel investor community.
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.
Grants and programs designed to expedite key milestones.
Founders validate their ideas and develop a path forward.
Investing in southeast Michigan’s innovative startups.
Experienced entrepreneurs guiding founders to success.
The first step towards SPARK entrepreneurial services is filling out a client intake application.
