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College Day would not be possible without our sponsors. Together, we created the largest prize pool this annual event has ever seen, $25,000+ in prizes! Thank you to these generous leaders and their incredible organizations.  . . . #MITechWeek #CollegeDay #Sponsors #ThankYou

Huge shoutout to the amazing judges who will be selecting the winners for the Student Pitch Competition and Hackathon!  Thank you for supporting our brightest and most talented student entrepreneurs.  . . . #MITechWeek #CollegeDay #PitchCompetition #Hackathon #Investor

The Michigan Tech Week Student Hackathon is a prototype creation challenge. Students have 10 days before Michigan Tech Week to use technology to solve a unique challenge facing Michigan. Thank you mentors for your contribution to shaping the future of Michigan. #MITechWeek

On Friday October 4th, 2024, 40 entrepreneurial students from across Michigan compete for $25,000+ in cash and in-kind prizes during the Student Pitch Competition & Hackathon at Michigan Tech Week.  . . . #MITechWeek #CollegeDay #Investor #PitchCompetition #Hackathon #Michigan

Over 30 Michigan students attended the Student Hackathon Info Session. Participants have 48 hours to choose a challenge & form a team. Judging criteria drops on Sept 25, and they'll have 10 days to develop a solution. Final presentations are at Michigan Central on Oct 4 at #MTW

Michigan Tech Week’s Student Hackathon is the largest intercollegiate collaboration the state of Michigan has ever seen. . . . #MITechWeek #Hackathon #Michigan

We are hosting a Q/A to discuss how the 10 day virtual student hackathon event is going to work. Teams and criteria will be announced on September 25, 2024. Follow along for live announcements, updates and progress on LinkedIn/Instagram: @maximizehq  . . . #Hackathon #MITechWeek

We need your help! Submit a project for the students to tackle by September 23rd. ✅ Submit your idea here: bit.ly/3TuBTeo . . . #MITechWeek #StudentEntrepreneur #Hackathon

📢 Last chance to apply to compete for a chance to win from $25,000 in prizes.  ✅ Submit your application by 11:59PM EST TONIGHT! 👉 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4eqZYLk . . . #MichiganStartups #Entrepreneurship #MITechWeek #Founders

Last chance to apply to the Student Pitch Competition @ Michigan Tech Week! ✅ Submit your application by 11:59 PM EST TONIGHT. 👉 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/3T9ZBwq . . . #MichiganStartups #Entrepreneurship #MITechWeek #Founders

💰 If you're interested in pitching your startup or solving a problem Michigan faces in 10 days or less, these competitions are for you. With over $25k in prizes, you won't want to miss Michigan Tech Week 2024.  . . . #startups #founders #michigan #MITechWeek

Congratulations to the Catalyst Accelerator Class of 2024!  People's Choice Award: Cyber Buddy Impact Award: Jayda Best Innovation Award: BRCE Most Investable Award: LetsPark . . . #catalystaccelerator #startups #investor #demoday #MITechWeek

12 weeks ago, 16 startups embarked on a transformative journey with Catalyst Accelerator 🐛 Join us on August 20th, 9:30-11:30 AM EST at Bamboo Ann Arbor (or via Zoom) to celebrate their progress at Demo Day. 🎉 Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee on us.☕ Let’s win! 💯

Establish a strong legal base for your business! 🏛️ Discover the crucial paperwork, legal frameworks, and common mistakes. Learn about innovative ways to get legal support, including university programs and grants. . . . ⚖️ #StartupLegal #BusinessLaw

Crack the code on investor due diligence! 🧩 Understand what VCs seek, identify traits of successful founders, and learn about funding options like SAFEs and Convertible Notes. . . . #VCFunding #StartupAdvice

Start using AI responsibly! 🤖 Learn how to harness AI for business growth while addressing compliance and security concerns. Gain insights on a cautious approach to integrating AI effectively.  . . . #AI #BusinessGrowth

Discover key communities for tech founders and learn how to enhance Michigan’s culture by focusing on people, place, and planet.👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏼 Build a thriving community in Michigan. Connect and grow locally! 🌱 . . . #CommunityBuilding #MITechWeek

Master team building and leadership! 👥 Learn when to hire, where to find top talent, how to set up effective management systems, and how to lead a high-performing team. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to grow and lead your startup. 🛠️ . . . #Leadership #TeamBuilding

Explore Michigan's entrepreneurship ecosystem! 🗺️ Discover resources from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to access funding, connections, and support for building a thriving business in Michigan. 🌟 . . . #Entrepreneurship Ⓜ️ #MichiganInnovation

Navigate startup challenges with confidence! 💪 Hear firsthand from a founder about challenges like equity dilemmas, funding issues, and choosing the right partners. Learn how to avoid these common pitfalls and more. ⏩ . . . 💡 #StartupWisdom #FounderLessons