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Global Detroit program helps immigrant entrepreneurs grow Michigan’s tech economy

By Misty Barron

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Economic Development

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August 11, 2025

Global Detroit’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence program helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.

From Hamburg to Michigan: How Global Detroit helped a biotech founder stay, work, and build

By Misty Barron

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Entrepreneurship

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July 30, 2025

After immigrating from Germany, Max von Wels co-founded a biotech startup in Michigan. With Global Detroit’s help, he secured a visa and a future in tech.