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Ann Arbor health tech company marks 1 billion hand sanitization alerts in hospitals
BioVigil, an Ann Arbor-based health care technology company, recently reached a significant milestone of alerting partner hospital staff to one billion opportunities to perform hand hygiene.
Week of events celebrating Ann Arbor tech to return in September
Registration is now open for Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360, an annual weeklong series of events spotlighting Ann Arbor's tech sector, which will return Sept. 22-Oct. 2.
Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting emphasizes power of local collaboration in challenging times
Ann Arbor SPARK's 2026 annual meeting emphasized the Ann Arbor area's innovation ecosystem as a bulwark against tumultuous times, while also recognizing top local entrepreneurial achievers.
Ann Arbor SPARK joins global network of innovation districts
Ann Arbor SPARK has joined The Global Institute on Innovation Districts Global Network, allowing it to collaborate with over 50 innovation districts in 14 countries.
American Center for Mobility marks 10 years of evolution and innovation in Ypsi Township
What began as a test track for autonomous vehicles has grown to support tech startups working in electrification, cybersecurity, and advanced mobility systems.
New high-tech manufacturing facility to open as part of Ann Arbor-Ypsi “innovation campus”
A new facility under redevelopment by Michigan Innovation Headquarters (MI-HQ) aims to expand high-tech manufacturing opportunities in Scio Township while helping emerging companies scale their operations.
50 employers to offer career opportunities at upcoming job and internship fair at WCC
Washtenaw Community College will host its annual Spring Career and Internship Fair on March 25, bringing together dozens of employers and job seekers for an afternoon of networking and career exploration.
Generative AI summit at EMU aims to present diverse views on disruptive technology
Organizers of an upcoming regional GenAI Summit at Eastern Michigan University are seeking to facilitate productive conversations across a broad range of disciplines, ages, and approaches to generative AI.
Ann Arbor SPARK to promote Midwest tech hubs at SXSW
Ann Arbor SPARK and Innovation Partnerships at the University of Michigan will present at South by Southwest next month, bringing two sessions and a networking reception to the LINE Hotel in Austin, Tex., on March 18.
Ann Arbor health tech company marks 1 billion hand sanitization alerts in hospitals
BioVigil, an Ann Arbor-based health care technology company, recently reached a significant milestone of alerting partner hospital staff to one billion opportunities to perform hand hygiene.
Week of events celebrating Ann Arbor tech to return in September
Registration is now open for Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360, an annual weeklong series of events spotlighting Ann Arbor's tech sector, which will return Sept. 22-Oct. 2.
Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting emphasizes power of local collaboration in challenging times
Ann Arbor SPARK's 2026 annual meeting emphasized the Ann Arbor area's innovation ecosystem as a bulwark against tumultuous times, while also recognizing top local entrepreneurial achievers.
Ann Arbor SPARK joins global network of innovation districts
Ann Arbor SPARK has joined The Global Institute on Innovation Districts Global Network, allowing it to collaborate with over 50 innovation districts in 14 countries.
American Center for Mobility marks 10 years of evolution and innovation in Ypsi Township
What began as a test track for autonomous vehicles has grown to support tech startups working in electrification, cybersecurity, and advanced mobility systems.
New high-tech manufacturing facility to open as part of Ann Arbor-Ypsi “innovation campus”
A new facility under redevelopment by Michigan Innovation Headquarters (MI-HQ) aims to expand high-tech manufacturing opportunities in Scio Township while helping emerging companies scale their operations.
50 employers to offer career opportunities at upcoming job and internship fair at WCC
Washtenaw Community College will host its annual Spring Career and Internship Fair on March 25, bringing together dozens of employers and job seekers for an afternoon of networking and career exploration.
Generative AI summit at EMU aims to present diverse views on disruptive technology
Organizers of an upcoming regional GenAI Summit at Eastern Michigan University are seeking to facilitate productive conversations across a broad range of disciplines, ages, and approaches to generative AI.
Ann Arbor SPARK to promote Midwest tech hubs at SXSW
Ann Arbor SPARK and Innovation Partnerships at the University of Michigan will present at South by Southwest next month, bringing two sessions and a networking reception to the LINE Hotel in Austin, Tex., on March 18.
