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- 1PitchMI Awards $1.7 Million To Four Michigan Startups▼PitchMI Awards $1.7 Million To Four Michigan Startups Ahead Of $1 Million Championship
PitchMI has awarded $1.7 million to four Michigan startups as part of its competition, with a $1 million championship prize still to come. The funding marks a significant early-stage investment in the state's startup ecosystem, and attention now turns to which of the four companies will win the larger championship award.
- 2Startup Stars: UMT meets NMU's Fall 2026 entrepreneurs▼Startup Stars: UMT meets NMU’s Fall 2026 entrepreneurs
Upper Michigan's startup scene is in focus as UMT connects with Northern Michigan University's Fall 2026 cohort of student entrepreneurs. The gathering spotlights new business ventures emerging from the university and the support available to young founders in the region. Local coverage highlights the entrepreneurs' projects and the growing collaboration between campus innovation programs and community partners.
- 3Cab startup and BATA tackle Leelanau transit gaps▼The Leelanau Problem: Cab startup, BATA attempt to address ongoing transit woes
A new cab startup is working with Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) to address persistent public transit problems in Leelanau County, Michigan. The region, popular with tourists but sparsely served by public transport, has long struggled with limited options for residents without cars. Details of the partnership and what services will change remain limited.