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Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Returns With $100K Donation from Comerica Bank to Benefit Winning Business

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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DETROIT, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit announce the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and $100,000 donation from Comerica Bank to this year's winner. The contest, which is returning for the first time since 2019, aims to promote small business economic development in Detroit.

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  • Hatch Detroit programming bolstered by additional $50,000 Comerica Charitable Foundation donation, economic development programming, new TechTown Detroit partnership
    DETROIT, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit announce the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and $100,000 donation from Comerica Bank to this year's winner.
  • The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest concludes Thursday, July 21 with the annual "Hatch Off."
  • Support will occur during the Comerica Hatch Detroit contest and with both Hatch Detroit and TechTown alumni following the contest.
  • The Hatch Detroit Small Business Alumni Relief Fund provided utility assistance for approximately 40 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest alumni businesses.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Corporate America, Chambers, Local Small Business Leaders Applaud New SBDA Digital Initiative for Entrepreneurs

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Today, we are building on that success by collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forwards Small Business Digital Alliance as a national member.

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  • Today, we are building on that success by collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forwards Small Business Digital Alliance as a national member.
  • Teresa Ward-Maupin, Senior Vice President of Digital and Customer Experience, Comcast Business: Were delighted to partner with Business Forward and the Small Business Digital Alliance to further empower and strengthen investments in small businesses.
  • As a founding member of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Forwards Small Business Digital Alliance, were helping even more underrepresented businesses access digital tools, training, and resources.
  • Corridor Business Journal (Iowa) | Small Business Digital Alliance announces national members: The Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) announced its national members.

TechTown Launches “Building an Industry for Everyone”

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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Building an Industry for Everyone , the third in a series, features some of the citys top technology companies and the partnerships they invest in that are influencing the next generation of technology leaders and the industry at large.

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  • Building an Industry for Everyone , the third in a series, features some of the citys top technology companies and the partnerships they invest in that are influencing the next generation of technology leaders and the industry at large.
  • TechTown launched its latest video to highlight the work that is being done in the greater Portland area to advance DE&I in the technology industry.
  • Building an Industry for Everyone tells five stories in five minutes of ways that local technology offices are engaging with nonprofit organizations and Oregon schools to improve diversity, increase inclusion and promote equity.
  • Building an Industry for Everyone was produced by local production company Uncage the Soul , which also produced the first two videos.

Detroit Fintech Challenge Announces Kickoff Meeting May 16

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Monday, May 6, 2019
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyyba Innovations in partnership with TechTown Detroit and the Detroit Fintech Association, launches the second series of "Detroit Fintech Challenge" to identify game-changing innovations in the financial services industry.

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  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyyba Innovations in partnership with TechTown Detroit and the Detroit Fintech Association, launches the second series of "Detroit Fintech Challenge" to identify game-changing innovations in the financial services industry.
  • On May 16th at TechTown in Detroit there will be a Kickoff Meeting hosted to announce the challenge statements, key partners and sponsors, and details on the competition goals, prizes, rules, and eligibility.
  • This year Detroit Fintech Challenge (DFC) is happening on August 3, 2019, at TechTown in Detroit.
  • Tel K. Ganesan, Managing Director, Kyyba Innovations, commented: "We are so delighted to host the Fintech Challenge in Detroit for the second consecutive year.

Fintech Challenge Returns to Detroit August 2019

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Monday, April 1, 2019
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyyba Innovations , in partnership with TechTown Detroit, launches the second series of " Detroit Fintech Challenge " to identify game-changing innovations in the financial services industry.

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  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyyba Innovations , in partnership with TechTown Detroit, launches the second series of " Detroit Fintech Challenge " to identify game-changing innovations in the financial services industry.
  • This year Detroit Fintech Challenge (DFC), is happening Saturday, August 3, 2019, at TechTown in Detroit.
  • Finalists from each "challenge statement category" will present their concept as a part of the Fintech Challenge Pitch Competition.
  • Tel K. Ganesan, Managing Director, Kyyba Innovations, commented: "We are so delighted to host the Fintech Challenge in Detroit for the second consecutive year.

Dough Announced as Winner of Inaugural Detroit Fintech Challenge Hosted by Kyyba Innovations and Techtown Detroit

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kyyba Innovations along with the Techtown Detroit, is pleased to announce Dough as the winner of its first Detroit Fintech Challenge and Pitch Club competition that was held on April 7th at Techtown Detroit.

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  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kyyba Innovations along with the Techtown Detroit, is pleased to announce Dough as the winner of its first Detroit Fintech Challenge and Pitch Club competition that was held on April 7th at Techtown Detroit.
  • Detroit Fintech Challenge was launched to identify game changing innovations in the financial services industry.
  • Dough is the winner of up to $50K equity investment from Kyyba Innovations.
  • Kyyba Innovations is an innovation and collaboration eco-system that provides innovators and entrepreneurs the environment to enable their ideas to become reality.

NextEnergy, Wayne State University, And TechTown Launch Technology Innovation Consortium

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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DETROIT, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Clean technology innovation accelerator NextEnergy, part of a national network of accelerators focused on deploying solutions that create smarter, cleaner and more livable cities, announced it is participating in Detroit Urban Solutions, a new consortium with Wayne State University, start-up incubator TechTown, the City of Detroit, and others.

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  • DETROIT, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Clean technology innovation accelerator NextEnergy, part of a national network of accelerators focused on deploying solutions that create smarter, cleaner and more livable cities, announced it is participating in Detroit Urban Solutions, a new consortium with Wayne State University, start-up incubator TechTown, the City of Detroit, and others.
  • "Innovation consortiums like Detroit Urban Solutions are a key component of Detroit's revitalization," said Mayor Mike Duggan.
  • "In addition to participating in Detroit Urban Solutions, NextEnergy has decided to sell its building to Wayne State University.
  • This consortium brings together unique resources that will accelerate innovation in these important sectors."

Wayne State, TechTown, NextEnergy launch technology innovation consortium

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Monday, May 7, 2018
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A partnership between Wayne State, TechTown Detroit and NextEnergy, in collaboration with numerous other organizations, the consortium will focus on smart cities technologies, including mobility, energy, digital health and civic technologies.

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  • A partnership between Wayne State, TechTown Detroit and NextEnergy, in collaboration with numerous other organizations, the consortium will focus on smart cities technologies, including mobility, energy, digital health and civic technologies.
  • "A focus area in Wayne State's five-year strategic plan is that the university will become a hub of innovation.
  • The consortium is designed to foster greater collaboration and connection among innovation efforts occurring in Detroit and across the region.
  • Further programing details and launch events for the Wayne State Industry Innovation Center are planned for Fall 2018.