Client Services Benefits

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.

Matches U-M faculty and students with small businesses for professional services consulting projects. U-M student teams provide free strategic consulting work, legal assistance, design strategy, and other work on complex business problems.

An intimate and vibrant shared workspace for entrepreneurs and work-at-home professionals looking to work in a communal environment in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.

Assists early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation, with expertise in all 11 participating federal agencies as well as grants and contracts management and commercialization planning.

Free mentoring, local workshops, and free resources for small businesses.

A partnership with Eastern Michigan University's Digital Engagement Program. College students from southeastern Michigan complete a 90-hour internship consisting of high-level digital media and marketing projects. This is provided at no cost to eligible SPARK clients. Recruitment begins in early spring. Contact your account manager if you are interested.

Apply to this postdoctoral research fellowship program to work with faculty mentors on technology or startup development. This increases the chances for a license or startup in Michigan and offers potential employment opportunity for admitted applicants.

Designed to help startups build and scale using Google Cloud. Startups are eligible for Google Cloud credits depending on evaluation. The amount of credit and benefits provided will be sized to each startup.

Designed for organizations trying to learn more about entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, product launch, competitive analysis, and other topics. They have useful ideas and resources that will guide you and help you grow your great ideas into great companies. Contact your account manager for the SPARK discount code.

Provides Michigan communities, organizations, and people with high quality – yet affordable – talent services. Experts in human resources, career coaching, recruiting, economic development, and entrepreneurship.