Registration for Start MI Up has closed. However, if you would like to be considered to participate, please send an email to Trevor Pawl: pawlt@michigan.org
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Michigan Ventures Forward is a multi-day event, organized by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, that invites a curated mix of executives, investors, and startups from key domestic and global technology clusters to engage (or re-engage) with southeast Michigan’s innovation-based communities.
Programming includes a tour of Michigan’s largest city, Detroit, where you’ll experience the culture, people, and ingenuity that have contributed to the city’s resurgence. You’ll also visit Ann Arbor, a bustling university town and tech hub just west of the motor city. Other highlights include a welcome dinner with Governor Snyder and one-one-one match meetings with Michigan's best startups. Start MI Up: Michigan Ventures Forward is held in conjunction with Renaissance Venture Capital Fund’s UnDemo Day.
Other Events to Attend
UnDemo Day
Renaissance is a venture capital fund of funds that invests in top-tier venture funds around the country and uses this network to help bring capital to the state of Michigan (over $1.3 billion to date) and also connects innovation to major corporations. Launched in 2008 and now at over $200 million in size, Renaissance provides strong financial returns to its investors, connects those investors to innovation around the nation, and helps attract venture capital to Michigan. On October 3rd, Renaissance will be hosting in Ann Arbor its fourth “UnDemo Day." This event will bring together Michigan's top startups and technologies for an informal get together with investors from around the country. The event is a great opportunity to connect with Michigan's best innovative early-stage companies.
2018 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in Partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Michigan Venture Capital Association, the nonprofit trade association founded in 2002 to increase the amount of capital and talent for Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community, is excited to host the 2018 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner with Governor Rick Snyder on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Eastern Market in Detroit. Celebrate with us as we shine a light on leaders who are sparking innovation and powering the growth of Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community at the state’s largest investor networking event.
Hotel Accommodations
Detroit – October 1 & 2, 2018
Detroit Foundation Hotel
$229/night
Cut-off date: September 13
Detroit Foundation Hotel
Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney
$199/night
Cut-off date: September 10
Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
$179/night
Cut-off date: September 10
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Ann Arbor – October 3, 2018
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
$229/night
Cut-off date: September 3
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
The Graduate Ann Arbor
$199/night
Cut-off date: September 3
The Graduate Ann Arbor