Ann Arbor Spark Foundation

Programs: Program and service accomplishments - ann arbor spark foundation the primary charitable purpose of the spark foundation is to receive and administer funds for the encouragement, promotion and support of area development, re-development and renewal; activities and projects designed to attract new industry and retain existing industry; activities and projects designed to promote the area; and other projects and activities aimed at combating community deterioration in order to lessen the burden of government. The organization provides funding and support for the charitable and educational activities of ann arbor spark to advance the economic development of innovation based businesses in the ann arbor region.

marketing angel fund investment activity in michigan: marketing and educating new investors as angels, high net worth individuals who invest in startup companies. The services and support provided to early stage technology companies and entrepreneurs through our group of investors enhances michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem by coordinating with existing successful programs to fill the private funding gap for entrepreneurs in the ecosystem that creates new tech companies, new early stage tech jobs, and creates follow-on funding to tech companies.

virtual business advisor - the vba is an economic development tool, easily accessible to any entrepreneur via a web portal, that aims to educate and assist entrepreneurs and early stage businesses as they work towards their next stage of growth. Through a series of assessments, the vba identifies personal and company strengths and weaknesses, benchmarks against other companies in the region, and connects users to suggestions and available resources to address their unique needs.