The Ann Arbor region is blooming with incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces. Entrepreneurs and their growing companies are in constant need of space and inspiration. Between the city itself and the surrounding areas there are co-working spaces for businesses at every stage, in a variety of industries, and even for students. However, with so many choices it can be hard to determine which co-working space is right for your company. Below is a breakdown of some of the co-working spaces Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Howell have to offer.
Ann Arbor SPARK East Innovation Center: 215 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
SPARK East offers two membership options, the Ypsi Client Pass at $115 per month and a designated desk for $200 per month. For more information on SPARK East and memberships please visit our Coworking Programs page.
All Heart Garage: 1101 Rickett Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
All Heart Garage is a unique facility offering coworking, shared warehousing, and collaboration space. All Heart Garage is a high-performance work and warehouse space designed to help you build your business, fuel your passion, and expand your network.
Membership options offer access to both All Heart Garage and Brighton Light House (sister property). For more information about space and pricing at All Heart Garage visit https://www.allheartgarage.com/services
American Center for Mobility: Willow Run Airport, 801 Kirk Profit Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
The American Center for Mobility is intended for mobility and autonomous vehicle companies. ACM helps companies with testing, verification, and self-certification. http://www.acmwillowrun.org/
Back Office Studio: 13 N Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Back Office Studio was created to offer an alternative to traditional leases, for individuals, remote workers, and small companies.
Coworking membership packages start at $20 per day or $275 per month, and conference rooms are available starting at $20 per hour. For more information on Back Office Studio and the membership options please visit https://www.thebackofficestudio.com
Bamboo: 301 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Bamboo is a community hub in downtown Ann Arbor that provides flexible coworking, private offices, event space, and meeting rooms. Memberships include modern furniture, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, mail services, rooftop patio, coffee and tea, printing, community events and bike storage. For more information on the space visit their website here: https://www.bamboodetroit.com/locations/bamboo-ann-arbor.
Brighton Light House: 142 Brighton Lake Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Brighton Light House offers versatile spaces for individuals and groups to work, gather, and grow — both personally and professionally. Brighton Light House offers space for people to do their work comfortably and efficiently — and without the stress of trying to be productive in a space that just doesn’t work well.
Brighton Light House spaces are available to members. For more information on Brighton Light House, to join as a resident or member, and to take advantage of member pricing please visit https://www.brightonlighthouse.com/become-a-member
BrightWorks Coworking: Two Locations
– Forest Cove, 3027 Miller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
– 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (Opening soon)
BrightWorks Coworking offers flexible coworking spaces, furnished private offices, and meeting rooms available hourly, daily, or monthly. With locations in both the heart of the Ann Arbor Southside business district, and in a more peaceful spot close to nature, BrightWorks is Where Bright Minds Get to Work. Amenities include 75” digital displays and presentation software, and video conferencing, in every meeting room, free printing and copying, phone booths for privacy, mail services, complimentary coffee and tea, and free parking. For pricing and more information, please visit https://brightworkscoworking.com/.
Cahoots: 206 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Cahoots is a coworking space intended for tech entrepreneurs. Cahoots provides a central and purposeful hub for Ann Arbor’s vibrant tech community.
Memberships are available at Cahoots at three different levels. Speak to Cahoots directly for information on becoming an anchor tenant. There is a full-time (or resident) membership providing dedicated workspaces to companies, costing $425 per month. The part-time membership grants companies access to shared workspaces, costing $239 per month. For more information on Cahoots and its leasing options please visit https://cahoots.com/.
Cowork Brighton: 324 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116
Cowork Brighton is a shared office space in downtown Brighton. Coworking allows independent workers, freelancers, and small businesses to share office space for low cost and low overhead. With a more professional and collaborative setting, most coworkers agree that the added productivity and focus more than pay for the cost of the membership.
Cowork Brighton offers a variety of spaces at varying price points. For more information regarding available spaces and pricing please visit https://coworkbrighton.com/pricing/
Desai: 330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Desai Accelerator offers a 16-week program for tech startups. Desai is for early-stage technology-based companies with demonstrated product-building capability, market validation, and an exceptional team dynamic with the ability to execute quickly.
Space at Desai requires an application. For more information on Desai and the application process please visit https://desaiaccelerator.umich.edu/apply/.
Frontal Lobe: 110 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
The Frontal Lobe has created a coworking environment for entrepreneurs, techies, writers, designers, software engineers, small business owners, and startups. The space provides all the amenities of the office while maintaining the feel of a coffee shop.
Membership options range from a $20 per day pass to a full membership costing $145 per month. Additionally, there is a membership providing a discounted rate to college students. Office space is also available for lease. Information on leasing and on Frontal Lobe can be found at, http://www.workfrontallobe.com/memberships/.
Landline Creative Labs: 209 Pearl St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Landline has created a coworking space in Ypsilanti. The space caters specifically to creative businesses.
More information on Landline Creative Labs can be found at https://landlineypsi.com/.
Maker Works: 3765 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Maker Works is a 14,000 sq. ft. member-based workshop for small businesses, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, skilled workers, artists, makers, and hobbyists. There are many different membership types, as well as the opportunity to buy a day pass or attend an educational event. https://www.maker-works.com
Mcity TechLab: 2905 Baxter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
TechLab is intended for early-stage mobility companies in the connected and autonomous vehicle industry. The typical TechLab company has already raised more than $5M dollars and has more than 15 employees.
To become a member of TechLab all companies are required to submit a proposal. Please email techlab-mcity@umich.edu, if you are interested in being considered for the program.
Michigan Innovation Headquarters: 9002, 600 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Michigan Innovation Headquarters is intended for companies involved in life sciences, drug discovery, medical devices, alternative energy, cutting-edge technologies, consulting firms, and business development services.
To gain access to Michigan Innovation Headquarters companies must fill out the form at https://www.mi-hq.com/join-us.
Michigan Life Science and Innovation Center (MLSIC): 46701 Commerce Center Dr, Plymouth, MI 48170
MLSIC is a wet lab facility for life science companies managed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Eligible businesses are innovative startups; or businesses with technology that is applicable to healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field. In addition, businesses must be focused on commercialization and based on an idea or technology that has defensible value (e.g., a patent, trade secrets, copyrights, know-how, etc.).
For information on MLSIC complete the form at https://mlsic.com/contact/.
Michigan Research Institute: 401 W Morgan Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Michigan Research Institute is a wet lab facility for life science companies.
Space is available at the Michigan Research Institute at $26 per square foot per year. For information on the Michigan Research Institute and available space visit, https://www.cpix.net/listing/30183877/401-W-Morgan-Rd-Ann-Arbor-MI-48108.
Office Evolution Ann Arbor: 455 E Eisenhower Pkwy #300, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Office Evolution is meant for early-stage technology companies.
Office Evolution offers a variety of services and packages. Their services range from coworking space, to meeting areas, to live phone call answering. For a full breakdown of services and pricing please visi https://www.officeevolution.com/locations/ann-arbor.
Regus Ann Arbor: Three Ann Arbor Locations
– 2723 South State Street, Suite 150, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
– 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
– 2006 Hogback Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105 (Opening Soon)
Regus — the world’s largest serviced office space company — now has three locations servicing the greater Ann Arbor market. Find flexible and varied office space, co-working environments, business lounges, and meeting rooms to meet your company’s needs. Locations at South State Commons, Domino’s Farms, and Atria Park. For a full breakdown of services and pricing please visit: https://www.regus.com/en-us/united-states/michigan/ann-arbor
Springmatter: 1777 Highland Drive, Suite B, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and organizations thrive by nurturing the transition of idea to prototype to production.
We provide integrated and inspiring product development, manufacturing engineering, low-volume manufacturing, and commercialization services. Springmatter offers an array of technology development services as well as business support structures. http://springmatter.com/
StudioStudio: 1946 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
StudioStudio is a 1000 sq. ft. rentable studio space, a 500 sq. ft. coworking lounge, and a great outdoor courtyard connecting to our neighborhood coffee spot. Membership provides discounted rental rates and studio credit. They range from $400 for unlimited coworking access, $250 for 10 drop-in days, and $50 for five drop-in days. https://www.studiostudioa2.com/
TechArb: 500 E Washington St #10, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
TechArb is specifically for students who have a new technology, have an idea for a product or service, or have identified a market need ready to be explored for business creation.
To be accepted into TechArb students must fill out an application. The application is available at https://techarb.engin.umich.edu/apply/.
Venue: 1919 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Venue is a modern, spacious, and energy-filled coworking, restaurant, and event space. Set up to accommodate everyone from remote workers, to entrepreneurs, to small businesses, Venue has created an environment for you to thrive. Several different spaces are available from tables, to desks, to offices. Day passes and memberships are available depending on your need. Additional resources include a podcast studio, conference rooms, and additional collaboration spaces.
For more information about how Venue can support your work and productivity, visit us at: https://www.experience4m.com. Looking for a convenient place to stay? Check out the 4M townhouses at: https://www.4mnomads.com/.
Workantile: 118 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The coworking space at Workantile is intended for remote employees and self-employed people looking for a social and productive workplace.
Workantile offers trial and monthly memberships. There are also day passes available for $35 per day. Monthly memberships are available ranging from $90 per month to $220 per month. Information on trial memberships can be found at http://workantile.com/start-your-trial-membership. Information on Workantile and monthly memberships can be found at http://workantile.com/.
Ann Arbor SPARK Central Innovation Center: 330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
SPARK Central offers an Ann Arbor client pass costing $115 per month, for more information on SPARK Central and memberships, please visit our Coworking Programs page.