Technology solutions company to locate headquarters, 800 jobs in Detroit

Detroit is continuing to strengthen its position as a hub for technology and innovation as the technology solutions company Eccalon plans to establish its corporate headquarters here, according to state and city officials. The headquarters will be located at The Icon Building along Detroit’s riverfront and is expected to bring in at least 800 new jobs.

The project received approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund Board and includes public incentives designed to support job creation, workforce development, and long-term investment. City and state leaders say the move reflects Detroit’s growing appeal to high-tech and defense-related firms seeking talent, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.

Eccalon will build a multifunctional innovation and workforce development hub with support from a $10 million Michigan Business Development Program grant and a five-year State Essential Services Act exemption, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The exemption is estimated to be worth $249,120 and supports an anticipated $25 million eligible investment in personal property, the state says.

The project is expected to generate at least 800 new jobs with wages ranging from $25 to $100 per hour, above the regional median wage of $24.69 per hour, according to the MEDC. Eccalon also plans to invest $71 million as part of the project, officials say.

“Eccalon is proud to be able to bring this project to Detroit, and we look forward to helping Detroit and Michigan continue to grow,” André Gudger, chairman and CEO of Eccalon, says in a statement.

The company plans to use The Icon building for a wide range of programs, including cybersecurity, underwater drone production, artificial intelligence and machine learning research, biotechnology, next-generation energy solutions, and sports and entertainment broadcasting, according to the city. Eccalon also plans to bring its defense-sector expertise to Michigan, officials say.

State officials say the project builds on the momentum Michigan has seen in defense, future mobility and innovation industries. Recent announcements include investments by American Rheinmetall, Veptos relocating from Texas to Michigan, and a new fighter mission coming to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, according to the state.

Eccalon selected Michigan because of Detroit’s legacy of innovation, access to a diverse talent pool, and proximity to cleared and shovel-ready technology infrastructure, according to the MEDC. State officials say those assets have been strengthened through strategic investments by the Whitmer-Gilchrist administration.

The company also plans to pursue long-term community partnerships. Proposed initiatives could include support for Detroit’s growing film, digital arts, and immersive content ecosystem, as well as workforce development efforts involving Detroit public schools, a historically Black college or university, and community colleges, officials say.

The announcement was praised by regional economic development leaders.

“The Detroit Region continues to demonstrate what we have long known – we have the talent, energy, and momentum to attract the most forward-looking companies in the country,” Maureen Donohue Krauss, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership, says. “Eccalon’s decision to relocate its headquarters to Detroit is another major step forward for inclusive economic growth in the region.”

Kevin Johnson, president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp., says Eccalon’s decision signals confidence in the city’s future.

“Eccalon will be a powerful addition to our community,” Johnson says. “The 800 high-paying jobs and deep community investments they’re bringing will positively impact Detroit’s economy.”

“I’m so proud that cutting-edge companies like Eccalon are choosing to put down roots in Detroit, another sign of the city’s growing economic momentum,” says Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “With their new headquarters, the latest in a string of exciting announcements we’ve seen across the city in 2025, Eccalon will invest $71 million to build a brand-new innovation hub and create at least 800 good-paying jobs. We will continue working together to make Michigan the best state to do business and build something new.”

Those interested in careers with Eccalon can learn more at the company’s website or by emailing recruiting@eccalon.com, according to the company.

Source: City of Detroit, AI-assisted reporting