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Startup Success Starts in Detroit
Detroit is a Thriving Hub for Ambitious Entrepreneurs to Start, Scale, and Thrive. Today, the City of Detroit is working hard to support entrepreneurs, empower high growth startups, remove barriers for entrepreneurial based economic growth, and serve as a creative partner for innovation.
Whether you’re a Detroit founder, future Detroiter looking to scale your startup in Detroit, or passionate stakeholder supporting Detroit’s thriving startup scene, this page is your gateway to opportunity, success, and collaboration.
Apply by August 25th
Detroit founders and tech startups - get the capital, visibility, and partnerships you need to launch and grow! Click here to learn more about the program.
Eligibility Criteria
- You or your startup must be based in Detroit
- Your business should be able to grow and offer something that helps the city or makes life better for Detroiters
- You agree to officially register as a Detroit-based business
- You’re willing to share updates and results with the City of Detroit and DEGC
Awards
- $15,000 seed grants available for awardees
- $50,000 scale grants available for awardees who've raised at least $100,000 in outside investment within the last 18 months and are actively raising at least $250,000 in private capital
Additional Startup Opportunities
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