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Michigan offers new tax incentives to spur ‘angel’ investors
The state announced a new Angel Investment Incentive program this week designed to stimulate the creation and growth of early stage technology companies in Michigan.
Scholarships, stipends available for tech-savvy women
Women pursuing IT careers can apply for over $50,000 in scholarships and technology stipends from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology.
Sign up! Model D’s free speaker event continues with Book-Cadillac talk
Model D — a sister publication to metromode that tells of Detroit's transformation — continues its free, monthly speaker event on Friday, Feb. 2, with a look at the Westin Book-Cadillac developments. Read on for more info, and click here to sign up.
Tech transfer process streamlined at U-M
U-M's Office of Technology Transfer has changed its policy regarding patent compensation for school employees and students. Previously, there was less incentive for inventors to pursue patents, as any compensation from an outside company meant forfeiting payment from the university.
Study: Auto suppliers major player in nation’s economy
A new study enumerates the significant impact that the motor vehicle supplies industry has to the nation's economy. The study, the first of its kind, will arm suppliers with proof of their import in negotiations with local, state and federal agencies.
Newsradio WWJ launches Michigan Future blog
WWJ has launched Michigan Future, a blog that reports on the culture of innovation in Michigan.
R. Hills firm develops innovative first responder tracking software
Azure Wireless, based out of Rochester Hills, has introduced a new Windows-compatible software that allows first responders such as police officers, fire fighters and the like to track each other's location, identities and capacities.
Michigan greenlights incentives to lure Hollywood to Mitten State
Moviemaking in Michigan got a boost recently when the governor approved legislation offering incentives to filmmakers who bring their productions to the Mitten State.
Macomb County officials explore bio-based economy
Macomb County officials learned Tuesday about the benefits of diversifying their economy in the realm of alternate energy sources from Steven Pueppke of the East Lansing-based Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station.
Michigan offers new tax incentives to spur ‘angel’ investors
The state announced a new Angel Investment Incentive program this week designed to stimulate the creation and growth of early stage technology companies in Michigan.
Scholarships, stipends available for tech-savvy women
Women pursuing IT careers can apply for over $50,000 in scholarships and technology stipends from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology.
Sign up! Model D’s free speaker event continues with Book-Cadillac talk
Model D — a sister publication to metromode that tells of Detroit's transformation — continues its free, monthly speaker event on Friday, Feb. 2, with a look at the Westin Book-Cadillac developments. Read on for more info, and click here to sign up.
Tech transfer process streamlined at U-M
U-M's Office of Technology Transfer has changed its policy regarding patent compensation for school employees and students. Previously, there was less incentive for inventors to pursue patents, as any compensation from an outside company meant forfeiting payment from the university.
Study: Auto suppliers major player in nation’s economy
A new study enumerates the significant impact that the motor vehicle supplies industry has to the nation's economy. The study, the first of its kind, will arm suppliers with proof of their import in negotiations with local, state and federal agencies.
Newsradio WWJ launches Michigan Future blog
WWJ has launched Michigan Future, a blog that reports on the culture of innovation in Michigan.
R. Hills firm develops innovative first responder tracking software
Azure Wireless, based out of Rochester Hills, has introduced a new Windows-compatible software that allows first responders such as police officers, fire fighters and the like to track each other's location, identities and capacities.
Michigan greenlights incentives to lure Hollywood to Mitten State
Moviemaking in Michigan got a boost recently when the governor approved legislation offering incentives to filmmakers who bring their productions to the Mitten State.
Macomb County officials explore bio-based economy
Macomb County officials learned Tuesday about the benefits of diversifying their economy in the realm of alternate energy sources from Steven Pueppke of the East Lansing-based Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station.
