The Macomb-OU Incubator educates entrepreneurs on State of Michigan programs

The Macomb­-OU Incubator (Mac­-OU Inc) has recently relaunched their proprietary program “Starting Up: An Introduction to Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem,” to be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

This workshop explores Michigan’s “entrepreneurial ecosystem,” designed to help participants start and/or grow their tech-based businesses. It is targeted to high-tech, startup companies; early-stage, growth-based businesses; and those looking to bring their innovative idea to market.

John Eaton, Mac-OU Inc’s client strategist, will help attendees navigate the wide range of State of Michigan resources, including business incubators, SmartZones, various support services, university technology acceleration and commercialization, and funding programs.

“Over the last decade or so, Michigan has developed a comprehensive, committed and enthusiastic network of service providers focused on helping entrepreneurs and startup firms succeed. While this ‘ecosystem’ sets Michigan apart as a welcoming home for innovation and business, it’s often difficult for entrepreneurs and startup firms to engage the ecosystem properly and to know where to turn based on their unique business and customer development path,” said Eaton.

“Starting Up is designed to provide a simple and straightforward overview of the resources available to Michigan entrepreneurs and startup firms, covering the state, regional and local landscape of service providers, technology partners and funding opportunities that can be deployed to get their idea or business to the next level.”

This event is held monthly in order to provide this valuable information to as many entrepreneurs in the region as possible. Content is updated regularly but is kept consistent overall each month. Upcoming dates include April 25, May 23, June 27, and July 25.

These free seminars, set for 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Mac-OU Inc, include a question and answer period. The incubator is located in the Velocity Center at 6633 Eighteen Mile Road in Sterling Heights.

Those interested in attending the April 25 seminar are asked to register in advance via the official Mac-OU INC registration link. For more information, contact Joan Carleton at (586) 884-9324 or macinc@oakland.edu.

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For Macomb-­OU Incubator interviews, contact Joan Carleton at (586) 884­9324 or email to jfcarlet@oakland.edu.

The Macomb-­Oakland University Incubator supports economic development in Southeast Michigan by accelerating high­tech businesses, cultivating academic innovation and encouraging research & development. To help small businesses grow, the incubator creates customized success strategies for startup and emerging companies in the niche industries of defense, homeland security, advanced manufacturing and technology. For more information, visit the incubator website at oakland.edu/macombouinc.