Startup Zoo is a Kalamazoo-based incubator dedicated to fostering local startups and businesses through community collaboration, expert-led programs, and resources aimed at driving growth and attracting investment.

We invest in authentic friendships that go beyond work. Successful companies rely on trust and there is no greater way to foster that than by becoming real friends.

The Kalamazoo Entrepreneur Network is a collaboration of organziations committed to supporting BIPOC and other diverse entrepreneurs in Kalamazoo and throughout West Michigan.

Cinnaire is a nonprofit community development financial organization that transforms communities through innovative capital investments and development solutions, focusing on affordable housing and economic growth.

Western Michigan University has made funds available to help discoveries make the transition from invention to commercialization.

El Concilio is a non-profit organization that supports the Latinx community in Kalamazoo, Michigan by providing essential services, celebrating cultural identity, and empowering individuals and families to thrive.

Kinexus Group is a family of nonprofit organizations dedicated to driving positive economic change in Southwest Michigan. With over 50 years of experience, the organization provides workforce development, economic and community development, manufacturing support, and youth services through its diverse portfolio of subsidiaries.

BlueWater Angels is a long-standing network of successful individuals and organizations from the Great Lakes Bay and mid-Michigan region, who are interested in investing private capital in promising start-up companies.

Coworking Kalamazoo is Downtown Kalamazoo's premier coworking and small office community, offering a vibrant and collaborative workspace with a range of amenities, including private offices, conference rooms, and a thriving community of like-minded professionals.

The Michigan Center for Employee Ownership (MICEO) is dedicated to promoting employee ownership in Michigan, aiming to empower workers through business models like ESOPs and cooperatives, ensuring job preservation and community benefits.

Tappan Hill Ventures was founded to bring together a group of investors connected from doctoral and masters programs at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Typical grant amounts range from $5,000 - $10,000 per business. In addition to a cash grant, small business mentoring is an essential part of being an Elevate Together recipient.

Please contact us so that we can talk or meet to determine if you need business technical assistance services. We provide business technical assistance to our customers. We also provide some of these services for businesses who are not yet ready for loans. We provide business training (in areas ranging from marketing to financial management) through our staff or coaches. RPC will also provide venture boot-camps to prepare customers for the social and financial world of venture capital.

5×5 gives startups a shot to win $5,000. All you need is an idea and 5 minutes to pitch it.

SCORE West Michigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through mentoring, resources, and educational workshops, serving various counties in the region since 1964.

Cornerstone Technologies is a full-service technology provider based in Kalamazoo, MI, offering managed IT services, cybersecurity, VoIP, and managed print solutions to empower businesses and non-profits across Southwest Michigan.

Lakeshore Advantage is a nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to fostering business growth and innovation in Allegan and Ottawa Counties, Michigan, by connecting companies with essential resources and insights.

Our Purchase Order Financing program provides essential working capital to high-growth Michigan technology companies, helping them manage cash flow, fulfill orders, and scale with confidence.

The Michigan Department of Treasury is committed to helping you.

Venture Investors Health Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative healthcare and life sciences startups, supporting their growth and impact through financial and strategic resources.