Business Accelerator / Entrepreneur

Business Accelerator / Entrepreneur is an exceptional business resource for start-ups in the region. Designed to shorten the time required to attract capital, customers, orother resources, the program provides the following services:

Intensive One-on-One Coaching

Experienced professionals and industry specialists help you sharpen your business focus, construct a milestone plan, and manage to near-term deliverables.

Business-Critical Introductions

We put you in touch with sources of capital, management talent, professional services firms, key suppliers, and first customers.

Business Accelerator / Entrepreneur also provides funding and mentors to help:

Research your market and competitive landscape
Develop business model strategies
Intellectual property validation and FTO reports
Marketing and sales initiatives
Identify key employee needs and opportunities
Prepare a business plan and financial analysis
Review product plans, validation steps, and regulatory issues
Create a compelling case for attracting funding and other resources

For more information, contact Scott Olson at scott@annarborspark.org.

"Ann Arbor's SPARK Business Accelerator stepped forward and provided the funding to kick start A.I. Medical Devices Inc. SPARK recognized what was needed and instantly provided the human capital necessary to develop our business plan and attract the capital for our launch. A. I. Medical is now well underway in getting our product to the marketplace."

John Schwartz
CEO
Airways Medical