Ypsilanti’s ISSYS lands $1.5M NIH grant for pre-clinical studies
Integrated Sensing Systems has scored a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Health to help the company finish the pre-clinical work on its new technology, which wirelessly monitors the heart. "It's the last stage of a very long process before you get to human trials," says Nader Najafi, president & CEO of Integrated Sensing Systems. The Ypsilanti-based firm, commonly known as ISSYS, designs and develops microelectromechanical... [Read More...]
Ann Arbor SPARK awarded $500,000 from the MEDC for SPARK East Incubator
Ann Arbor SPARK was recently awarded $500,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) 21st Century Jobs Fund. The funding will support the Ann Arbor SPARK East business incubator. “MEDC support for Ann Arbor SPARK’s East incubator extends and enhances opportunities for start-ups throughout the region,” said Paul Krutko, president and CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK. “Business incubators play an important role... [Read More...]
Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Re-cap!
This past November, Ann Arbor SPARK staff participated in the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition (AMIC). AMIC is a 3-day business plan competition highlighting Michigan’s most innovative companies, most of whom are poised to create an immediate economic impact within our state. With this year being the second year of the competition, it was exciting to see how the competition has grown and the statewide attention it has gained. We met... [Read More...]
Sun shines worldwide on Ypsi’s solar projects
Dave Strenski, founder and volunteer coordinator of Solar Ypsi, the network of solar installations around Ypsilanti that's becoming a worldwide household name, will bring solar to the students and other concerned alternative energy enthusiasts at a seminar at Eastern Michigan University. As a guest speaker contributing to EMU's Creative Scientific Inquiry Experience program, Strenski will explain the economics of solar power and how it... [Read More...]
Concentrate Speaker Event: Ann Arbor/Ypsi Music – An Industry or a Scene?
From neo folk to hip-hop to rock and pop to electronica, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti have a vibrant community of musicians, labels, and producers. Is it an industry or a scene? We'll be exploring the topic at Concentrate's October 26th speaker series event. Sign up up now! News from Concentrate Read More →
Ypsilanti’s Corner Brewery to heat all brewing water from solar power
Fall's the season for leaf peepers – and solar gawkers. And the National Solar Tour in Ypsilanti this Saturday has the Corner Brewery on its map. Last week the brewery started the installation of 144 solar panels on its property. A solar awning is currently underway; the rest of the panels will be installed on the roof over the next couple of months, says Matt Greff, co-owner of Corner Brewery and Arbor Brewing Company. "The whole... [Read More...]
Ann Arbor’s OWN Point of Sale adds 14 jobs, closes $250K angel round
Ann Arbor software developer OWN Point of Sale is starting to scale its principal product, an operating system for coffee shops, its staff, and its seed capital. The two-year-old start-up recently closed on a $250,000 angel round and has increased its staffing from four people a year ago to 18 employees today. Of those, 12 are full-time, and the company also has an intern and independent contractor helping push its sales forward. "Now we're... [Read More...]
Ypsilanti’s DeNovo Sciences recruits new CEO, wins GLEQ prize
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Ypsilanti’s W. Cross St. enhancements, Complete Streets ordinance bring walkers on par with drivers
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Eastern Leaders Group Summer Update
The Eastern Leaders Group just released a summer update on activities in Eastern Washtenaw County. It includes information on the SPARK East Business Incubator and profiles of businesses that have received microloan funding. Read the update. Read More →
