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Our region has a deep foundation to build from when it comes to incubators and business accelerators.
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GVSU’s Applied Computing Institute
Michigan State University
MSU’s Conquer Accelerator
Start Garden
Seamless
Start Garden has provided a platform for startup and
Seamless offers a platform that pairs enterprise companies in non-competing industry verticals with tech-based startups while providing business support for those startups.
Grand Valley State University’s Applied Computing Institute (ACI) has a proven track record of software and app development to assist enterprise and early-stage tech companies.
Michigan State University (MSU) also joined Greater Grand Rapid’s innovation ecosystem with its Spartan
MSU hosts its Conquer Accelerator program, focusing on startup support and mentorship.
early-stage ventures to secure funding and support since 2012. The 5x5 Pitch Nights and other competitions have accelerated tech startups.
Innovation Center, which targets high-growth, high-tech companies in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and mobility.
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