TechTown Detroit

Ready to take your food business beyond the home kitchen?

Join TechTown Detroit for Licensing Your Cottage Law Business, a hands-on workshop designed for food entrepreneurs preparing for their next stage of growth. Get practical guidance from industry experts, ask questions specific to your business, and walk away with a clearer understanding of what it takes to make the transition to a licensed commercial operation.

Whether you’re just starting to think about scaling or already planning your next move, this session can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Register today at techtowndetroit.org/events and start planning what’s next for your food business!

Running a childcare business means juggling tech, payroll, HR, and about a dozen other things all at once. On September 18, three workshops are tackling them head-on: digital readiness, HR essentials, and financial basics, built specifically for childcare providers. Three workshops, one day, real tools you can use the next morning.

Register today at techtowndetroit.org/events!

Four weeks out, and the celebration is getting closer! 🥂

Toast of the Town is right around the corner, and today is your last chance to grab discounted tickets for $100 before prices go up.

Secure your spot and get ready to raise a glass with us on October 9!

Tickets available at https://zurl.co/CFN2V

What does the future of small business look like in Detroit? Let's talk about it!

Join us for Open City for State of the City: Small Business Edition, a conversation with city leaders and community voices about the issues and opportunities impacting Detroit entrepreneurs.

Hear about current funding opportunities, resources supporting neighborhood business corridors and initiatives designed to help Detroit businesses grow. Then, bring your questions to an open Q&A with the panel.

Come connect, get informed and be part of the conversation shaping small business in Detroit.

Applications are officially open for Retail Boot Camp: Fast-Track!

Designed for entrepreneurs ready to take the next step toward a brick-and-mortar business, this four-week intensive brings together focused retail training, hands-on learning and guidance from TechTown’s retail experts.

Participants will dig into the essentials of building a strong retail business, from financial readiness and leasing to merchandising, operations, and more. Along the way, they’ll have opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and 1:1 coaching to help apply what they’re learning directly to their businesses.

The experience culminates in the RBC Showcase, where participants can highlight their businesses, pitch on stage, and have the opportunity to receive cash awards and continued coaching.

Think RBC could be your next step? Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply today!

There’s plenty of good news coming out of Detroit’s tech ecosystem.

This , we’re celebrating two exciting milestones from founders in the TechTown community.

Grounded, founded by Sam Shapiro, is expanding its footprint in Detroit with the opening of a new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The new space marks an exciting chapter for the electric vehicle manufacturer as it continues to grow its production capabilities right here in the city.

Kavari Health, founded by Madala Mathurin, has been selected for the 2026 Chicago Venture Summit: Future of Health Startup Portfolio. The recognition will bring Kavari Health together with investors, health systems and industry leaders as the company continues its work to help hospitals better understand and address nursing workforce challenges.

Congratulations to Sam, Madala and their teams on these well-deserved milestones. We’re proud to see TechTown founders making an impact in Detroit and beyond!

Five years of building, growing and creating impact, and there’s plenty more ahead.

We’re proud to celebrate TechTown Detroit Board Member .turk and the journey he’s continued to build with Livegistics. From an ambitious idea rooted right here in Detroit to a company making an impact far beyond the city, Justin’s story reflects the kind of innovation and forward thinking that continues to move our entrepreneurial community forward.

Today, we’re grateful to have Justin bring that same experience, perspective and commitment to TechTown’s Board of Directors, helping support the next generation of innovators and business leaders building what’s next.

Here’s to five years of momentum and to everything still ahead!

Thinking about taking your retail business to the next level?

Retail Boot Camp: Downriver Edition is coming to Wayne County! This four-week program is designed to help business owners strengthen their retail strategy, prepare for brick-and-mortar growth and build the skills to move their business forward.

Want to learn more before you apply? Join us for one of three upcoming info sessions to hear more about the program, what to expect and whether RBC is the right fit for your business:

📲 Sept. 8 | 12–1 p.m. | Virtual
📍 Sept. 17 | 6–7 p.m. | In person
📲 Sept. 30 | 6–7 p.m. | Virtual

Applications open Sept. 9 and are open to businesses throughout Wayne County. Register for the first info session with the link in our bio!

First Thursdays and the Coworking Concert Series are cancelled today due to a severe weather warning. Stay safe out there, we'll see you next time.