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ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES
Please refer to the following websites for entrepreneurial resources:
Support Services
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Michigan Innovation Equipment Depot
The Michigan Innovation Equipment Depot (MIED) is the result of the collaborative efforts of Pfizer, Ann Arbor SPARK, MichBio and Michigan’s Smart Zones. The mission of the program is to provide life science start-up companies throughout Michigan with equipment resources to further their growth. The purpose of the MIED is to accelerate commercialization by providing access to previously used laboratory equipment critical to a company’s product research, development and manufacturing. Link above provides informaiton on who can qualify, the inventory list, and an application form.
Pfizer Consumables- Sophisticated research equipment donated by Pfizer Inc is now available to life-science companies throughout Michigan through the Michigan Innovation Equipment Depot (MIED). Up to $4.5 million in surplus lab equipment will go to MIED. Most of the equipment will come from Pfizer’s Ann Arbor site, which is closing at the end of 2008. Ann Arbor Spark, MichBio and Southwest Michigan First will manage distribution of the equipment to life science startups across the state, supported by $550,000 in funding from Michigan’s 21st Century Jobs Fund. >>Read more
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Core Technology Alliance
The Michigan Life Sciences Corridor Core Technology Alliance (CTA) is a consortium of research universities: Michigan State University, Wayne State University, the University of Michigan, the Van Andel Research Institute, Western Michigan University, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The CTA serves as a catalyst for biotechnology research and business development in the life sciences for the state of Michigan, providing advanced technology and specialized research services to scientists affiliated with universities, private research institutes, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical firms.
- BioConnections
BioConnections is a program matching talented life sciences people with fulfilling positions within the state of Michigan. Through an exclusive online life science talent search mechanism, BioConnections helps MichBio members recruit and develop a dynamic workforce, which is critical to their success as well as the vitality of Michigan’s life sciences industry.
- Center for Venture Capital & Private Equity Finance
The Center's objective is to encourage an increasing rate of sustainable growth of jobs, income and wealth creation by encouraging entrepreneurial activity in local, regional, national and international markets. As an integral part of the University of Michigan Business School, the Center is uniquely positioned to influence private sector practices and public policy toward this mission and objective.
- Ann Arbor SPARK
Ann Arbor SPARK brings together entrepreneurs, emerging and established companies, business service providers, and university and community resources through networking and educational programs.
- New Enterprise Forum
NEF's mission is to link entrepreneurs with management expertise, joint venture partners, mentors, business services, capital, and other critical resources.
- Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies
The Institute seeks to advance entrepreneurial interests of the community by offering networking opportunities; contributing to local and national entrepreneurial efforts; advancing new venture development and supporting research in the area of entrepreneurship.
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Consultants
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Service Provider Program
A number of our members offer their services at a discount to members. An added value for entrepreneurs wishing to join MichBio.
- Biotechnology Business Consultants
Biotechnology Business Consultants, through the Michigan Life Sciences Corridor Fund, has received a contract to provide commercialization consulting services to life science entrepreneurs and early-stage life science companies throughout Michigan. Through a combination of seminars, training sessions, One-on-One meetings and intensive consulting assistance (incubation services), BBC will assist entrepreneurs and early-stage life science companies in moving closer toward the goal of commercialization of novel products and technologies.
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Incubators
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Venture Capital Firms Focusing on the Life Sciences
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Useful Links
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