Entrepreneurial Community

The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is an international business plan competition designed to highlight Michigan as a robust and vibrant venue for innovation and business opportunity:

	- $1MM in cash prizes, largest business plan competition in the world.
	- AMIC takes place once a year, and is suited for technology companies who have demonstrated success in their technology and business development.
	- Judges represent private equity investors and firms from around the globe.

The GLEQ is a state-wide business plan competition, takes place twice a year, and offers multiple prizes including a top prize of $100,000. The GLEQ also matches companies with experienced coaches to guide them through the competition and holds more than 20 training and networking events for 400+ technology companies each year.

	- Start-up businesses as well as student teams participate.
	- Outcomes include development of a business plan and an elevator pitch for finalists.
	- 180 volunteer judges and 300 coaches are needed for a successful competition. If you are interested in either coaching or volunteering, an average of 6 hours of your time is committed.

Links entrepreneurs to management expertise, potential joint venture partners, mentors, business services, capital, and other critical resources.

	- Monthly networking events
	- Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurs event http://www.ace-event.org/
	- Investor pitch assistance