Client Services Benefits

Offers collaborative workspaces, turn-key office spaces, small and large conference rooms, high-speed internet, wet labs, specialty work areas, production areas, warehouse space, and unlimited free parking. Located minutes from downtown Ann Arbor.

Early-stage connected and autonomous vehicle testing in living labs, research, and collaboration drawing on expertise at U-M, plus education and outreach efforts to inform and share insights.

MathWorks supports startup accelerators and incubators worldwide with benefits and sponsorships. Benefits for startups at approved accelerators and incubators include:

• One year of free access to MATLAB, Simulink and over 100 add-on toolboxes
• Engineering support from MathWorks experts and access to online training and videos
• Access to MATLAB Central, a user community of 100k+ members that shares knowledge and code
• Opportunities to promote your product through MathWorks startup promotions program

Ann Arbor SPARK provides in-house marketing services for entrepreneurial services clients. Startups receive consulting support across a range of topics, from strategic marketing - working on customer discovery, defining the target market, product positioning, or creating a marketing plan - to tactical execution such as writing blogs or press releases.

Provides secure, modern office space for existing companies and individuals in Ypsilanti.

Helps venture-backed startups with inbound marketing and sales, cloud-based marketing sales, and software service.

A program designed for innovators across all funding stages who seek to transform technology and business. Honda has created this program to engage innovators in an open and friendly environment. It offers funding for rapid prototyping, collaborative workspaces, and pairing with Honda mentors.

This guide on starting your business in Michigan provides step-by-step instructions on the paperwork to file formation documents, obtain tax IDs, and set up company records.

The T3N Fellows Program consists of graduate students who work part-time to assist tech transfer licensing specialists to assess the technical and market potential of new U-M inventions. In return, they receive valuable training and encouragement for their careers. The Mentors-in-Residence Program contains seasoned entrepreneurs who work within the tech transfer offices, bringing entrepreneurial expertise and connections for opportunity assessment and venture creation programs.

Designed to assist Ypsilanti-based companies grow their business in the city of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. Some portions of loan repayment may be waived, on a per loan basis, in conjunction with meeting certain milestones that have been deemed to make a significant economic impact. While microloan terms may vary on a case-by-case basis, they typically carry below-market rates and do not exceed $50,000 per company. Contact a SPARK employee for more information.