Innovation

Partner Content Build Instittute Economic Development

BUILD introduces new program to help established entrepreneurs grow, evolve

Monique BedfordFriday, March 7, 2025
Longform Tiffany Gist experienced homelessness and now serves the unhoused as a case manager at a nonprofit. She says numerous solutions are needed to solve homelessness in Detroit. Community Development

What would it take to end homelessness in Detroit?

Patrick DunnTuesday, January 14, 2025
Development News "Detroit has always been a city driven by innovation,” says Mayor Mike Duggan. Technology and Innovation

Detroit embraces AI as it adds 'AI invitation statement' to future RFPs

MJ GalbraithTuesday, December 17, 2024
Development News Autonomous "Ottobots" from Ottonomy, one of the companies partnering in Orange Sparkle Ball's food waste pick-up pilot in Corktown. Technology and Innovation

Pilot program to test autonomous robots' potential for picking up food waste for compost in Corktown

MJ GalbraithTuesday, May 7, 2024
Partner Content URC Technology and Innovation

How Michigan universities are at the forefront of advancing AI technology

Layla McMurtrieTuesday, April 16, 2024
Development News Comcast Director of Community Impact for Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky Shannon Dulin shows Detroit resident Gwendolyn Jones how to access some programs she's looking forward to using at the Certified Tech Hub. Technology and Innovation

City celebrates launch of new initiative that helps underserved Detroiters get online

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 15, 2024
Development News Michigan Avenue in Corktown in 2017. Technology and Innovation

A new way to collect and analyze street usage data to be deployed in Corktown

MJ GalbraithTuesday, November 21, 2023
Development News "We know the startup journey is challenging and that there are distinct hurdles along the way, especially for founders from underrepresented communities," says Joshua Sirefman, CEO of Michigan Central. Technology and Innovation

Michigan Central, Newlab launch new fellowship for women and minorities in tech

MJ GalbraithTuesday, October 17, 2023
Development News “As Detroit continues to cement itself as the premier technology hub, it’s critical to highlight and lift up our Black talent and entrepreneurs who have made Detroit into the destination it is,” says James Feagin, founder of Venture 313. Technology and Innovation

Inaugural Black Tech Weekend conference debuts in Detroit this October

MJ GalbraithTuesday, August 8, 2023
Development News Detroit residents participate in early ADS stakeholder engagement sessions at Durfee Innovation Society (August 30, 2022). Photo by Ford Next LLC. Technology and Innovation

City council approves plans for autonomous shuttle service for elderly, Detroiters with disabilities

MJ GalbraithTuesday, August 1, 2023
Development News The Michigan Mobility Funding Platform is intended to accelerate investment in mobility and electrification statewide. Technology and Innovation

These Detroit mobility startups just received $200K in grants to support high-tech projects

MJ GalbraithTuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story Chanel Domonique, Darylynn 'DeDe' Mumphord Arts and Culture

Meet 3 women shaping Detroit's hip-hop renaissance

Kahn Santori DavisonTuesday, March 7, 2023
Development News TechTown's Detroit on the Move: Celebrating the Evolution of Black Mobility is a free, one-day conference scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16. Technology and Innovation

Free one-day conference to celebrate the legacy – and future – of Black mobility entrepreneurs

MJ GalbraithTuesday, February 7, 2023
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