NextChallenge aims to smarten up urban infrastructure tech
Technology upgrades are an everyday part of our lives. Cutting edge technology in public infrastructure, not so much. It's why NextEnergy is hosting NextChallenge: Smart Cities.
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Castle closes $2M seed round from Silicon Valley investors
The property management software startup hit a big milestone last week, locking down a little more than $2 million in seed capital.
Tech startup finds creative solution to living and working in two different cities
Many startups find Silicon Valley oversaturated and are seeking opportunities in cities with nascent tech scenes. Castle, a property management tech company, is doing just that in Detroit.
Innovation district has the potential to “supercharge” Detroit’s economy
The Brookings Institute has identified areas that contain concentrations of universities, research institutions, and companies as "innovation districts," or places that "supercharge the economy." Many believe Midtown Detroit could be that kind of place -- a nexus of innovative thinking and commercial development for the entire region.
College for Creative Studies and Mars Agency collaborate on unique program for design students
The Cross Stitch Creative program gives College for Creative Studies design students first-hand experience in working for and learning from an industry-leading shopper marketing agency. But that's not the end of the story.
Parking lot Gerry
A portrait of a Detroit parking attendant who's been keeping vigil on the same block in New Center for the last 30 years.
Motor City Match seeks business and commercial property owners for third round of grants
There are four major award categories for which business and property owners can apply for a share of $500,000 in grant funding.
Detroitists wanted: Challenge Detroit, DTX, NextEnergy seek applicants
Several of the Motor City's top fellowship programs and incubators are currently taking applications, including Challenge Detroit, TechTown's DTX Launch Detroit, and NextEnergy.
Kumbuka offers a literary way to celebrate black history in Detroit
Kumbuka, a literary event happening Feb. 16, will incorporate multiple generations of African-American Detroiters, each reading their own literary selection.
Inventev halfway to raising $1.5M seed round for commercial truck tech
Inventev recently landed a $500,000 federal grant, which represents a large chunk of the TechTown-based startup's upcoming seed round.
