SPARK Business Accelerator

"The 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

Is yours an innovation-based company? Are you in the early stages of product of product or customer-based development? Do you need physical facilities 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

This is one of the many vital components in the business acceleration process. The incubator provides physical space, essential business services and business development guidance – at lease rates that are affordable 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
Facilities with access to copiers, fax machines, conference rooms, cleaning services, shipping and receiving areas, a VOIP telephone system and T-1 internet connection
Administrative services

Incubator locations:

Wetlab Incubator at Traverwood
2900 Huron Parkway
12,000 square feet
Lab benches, fume hoods, autoclave, walk-in cold room, office space, VOIP phone system, T-1 internet connection, conference rooms, kitchen/lunch room, 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
Anticipated amenities include: cubicle and office space for 15-20 companies, VOIP phone system, T-1 internet connection, full kitchen, two conference rooms, parking available

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