Ann Arbor SPARK is now accepting self-nominations for Tech Talk 2025, happening during Tech Trek on Friday, October 3rd, from 1 – 5 p.m. This year, we’re transforming Liberty Plaza into a live tech demo zone, giving local innovators the chance to step into the spotlight and show the community what our region’s tech scene is all about.

Interested in being a part of a2Tech360 this year?

Here’s how you can get involved:

The EMU Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center is launching the sixth cohort of the ECE and the $30,000 Venture Challenge.

Specifically, this program is for aspiring Michigan entrepreneurs with scalable and growth-oriented startup ideas who are actively involved in their idea, product development, or launching phase. Participants will meet for a half-day on eight consecutive Saturdays. There will be four in-person and four Zoom meetings. This program will not only offer comprehensive entrepreneurship training but will also bring a variety of industry experts, mentors, professional coaching teams, entrepreneurship service providers, and leading pre-seed investors to interact with the participants. In addition to graduation, the final Saturday (November 22) will host a venture challenge where participants will pitch their ideas to leading pre-seed investors in our state.

Please share this opportunity with innovators, engineers, and emerging entrepreneurs, including student’s and any others interested in starting a scalable and growth-potential venture in Michigan. The application deadline for the Fall cohort is Monday, September 8th. Potential participants can get more information about the program by visiting the link provided below.

For any specific questions, interested candidates can email entrepreneurship_center@emich.edu.

Join us for our monthly client luncheon to connect with SPARK staff, fellow founders, and others over a delicious bite to eat. It’s a chance to learn about resources, chat about opportunities, or simply put a name with a face. During this luncheon, we’ll also share updates and take questions about A2 Tech 360. Lunch will be provided in the Main Event Space (and patio if weather permits) at the SPARK Central Innovation Center. You are welcome to bring a friend, family member, or colleague who has launched, or is thinking about launching, a startup, or someone who isn’t yet familiar with SPARK and the local startup ecosystem.

Please fill out the Google form for this event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkhy-xz8Kt6Km5L2Z2v9QeQKKkal_P8fG7KpbS3d4WUtTCAQ/viewform

This event takes place on June 18th at 12:00 pm (noon).

To RSVP, contact Charlotte Dillard at charlotte@annarborusa.org.