SPARK Business Accelerator

"The SPARK Business Accelerator stepped forwardand provided the funding to kick start A.I. Medical Devices Inc. SPARKrecognized what was needed and instantly provided the human capitalnecessary to develop our business plan and attract the capital for ourlaunch. A. I. Medical is now well underway in getting our product tothe marketplace."

John Schwartz
CEO
Airways Medical

Isyours an innovation-based company? Are you in the early stages ofproduct of product or customer-based development? Do you need physicalfacilities or general business services?

The SPARK Business Accelerator is designed to meet the needs of companies just like yours – it's just what you need to grow.

Program resources include:

Connections to executive and technical talent
Entrepreneurial education programs
Business networking oportunities
Intellectual property advice
Assistance in locating potential financing sources
Referrals to qualified service providers
Management Coaching
Business plan development assistance
Access to the SPARK Regional Incubator Network

The SPARK Regional Incubator Network

Thisis one of the many vital components in the business accelerationprocess. The incubator provides physical space, essential businessservices and business development guidance – at lease rates that areaffordable for start-up companies (view FAQs for more information).

Clients of the SPARK Regional Incubator Network receive:

Very flexible, short- to long-term leases
Start-up friendly lease rates
Facilitieswith access to copiers, fax machines, conference rooms, cleaningservices, shipping and receiving areas, a VOIP telephone system and T-1internet connection
Administrative services

Click here to inquire about available incubator space.

Incubator locations:

Wetlab Incubator at Traverwood
2900 Huron Parkway
12,000 square feet
Labbenches, fume hoods, autoclave, walk-in cold room, office space, VOIPphone system, T-1 internet connection, conference rooms, kitchen/lunchroom, free onsite parking

Business Incubator at SPARK Central
330 East Liberty, Ann Arbor
5,600 square feet
Cubicle space, conference rooms, VOIP phone system, T-1 internet connection, meeting space for 100, full kitchen

East Business Incubator in Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti location to be determined
8,000 - 10,000 square feet
Anticipatedamenities include: cubicle and office space for 15-20 companies, VOIPphone system, T-1 internet connection, full kitchen, two conferencerooms, parking available

Want to know more?
View the Incubator FAQs area or contact Scott Olson at scott@annarborspark.org for more information.