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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - detroit-mi (tech) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Innovation Pathways: Selling to the Federal Government DTSTART:20260916T130000Z DTEND:20260916T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T183501Z UID:9927-1789549200-1789556400@www.schoolcraft.edu CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Breaking into the federal innovation space requires knowing wh ere to start — and who can help you get there. \n\n\n\nThis introductory session is designed to provide small businesses\, innovators and technolo gy startup companies with an overview of the federal funding landscape\, p rograms designed to accelerate your technology\, and marketing strategies that get you in front of the right people. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this ses sion\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the federal readiness requirements e very innovator needs to meet before pursuing government opportunities\n\n\ n\nLearn how SBIR and STTR funding works — from proof of concept through commercialization\n\n\n\nIdentify DoD innovation programs aligned to your technology area\, including AFWERX\, NavalX\, Army Futures Command\, DIU\ , and DARPA\n\n\n\nKnow the marketing materials federal tech scouts expect — Capability Statement\, White Paper\, Quad Chart and Bottom Line Up Fr ont (BLUF)\n\n\n\nDiscover the Michigan innovation ecosystem and the resou rces available to support your journey\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Shannon Wilso n\, M.S.\, Procurement Counselor at Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator ( SC APEX) and team lead for guiding companies through federal innovation pa thways — from SBIR/STTR strategy to positioning for DoD tech scouts. \n\ n\n\nSchoolcraft College APEX Accelerator services are provided at no cost to eligible businesses in Wayne\, Washtenaw\, Oakland\, Monroe\, and Livi ngston counties. \n\n\n\nNo attendance fee\, registration is required. \n\ n\n\nRegistration Link \n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part thr ough a cooperative agreement with the Department of War. Additionally\, th e Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T183501Z URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/innovation-pathways-selling-to-the-f ederal-government/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Schoolcraft College X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Venture 313 Buildathon & Showcase DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T001036Z UID:10000126-1789664400-1790110800@techtowndetroit.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Venture 313 Buildathon & Showcase 2026\nJoin TechTown Detroit\ , Invest Detroit Ventures\, the Detroit Development Fund\, the Gilbert Fam ily Foundation\, and the City of Detroit for five days of building real so lutions to Detroit’s biggest challenges no experience required. \nThis S eptember\, builders\, dreamers\, and product developers from across Detroi t come together to design and ship digital tools that address real municip al challenges. Hosted by Venture 313 in partnership with the City of Detro it\, the Buildathon anchors Detroit Homecoming week as its opening act. \n Applications open August 20. From there\, you’ll spend two days getting oriented and trained on the latest AI-assisted development tools Claude Co de\, Lovable\, ChatGPT\, GitHub\, and Vercel before diving into a build we ekend where your team turns an idea into a working product. \nPick your ch allenge. \nTeams choose a category to build against: \n\nSafe\, Just & Thr iving Neighborhoods\nCommunity & Public Health\nReliable Transportation\, Infrastructure & Sustainability\nOpen\, Accessible & Responsible Governmen t\nFuture of Education & Youth Opportunities\nFuture of Detroit: Physical AI\, cross-border opportunity\, the waterfront\, sport\, entertainment & m edia\n\nNo prior software experience is required. The education is built i n\, and teams form on-site — so whether you’re a coder\, a designer\, a student\, or someone who’s never written a line of code\, there’s a seat for you. \nAt the Showcase\, you’ll pitch your working product to a live audience and a panel of judges. \n$50\,000 total is up for grabs: \n —————- \n$25\,000 for 1st place \n$15\,000 for 2nd place \n$10 \,000 for 3rd place \n$2\,500 for People’s Choice \nAwards are deliver ed as a mix of cash and product development grants through Venture 313 and its partners. \nRegister now to apply and claim your spot! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T001036Z LOCATION:Jefferson Hub\, 950 Selden St\, Detroit\, 48201\, United States URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/venture-313-buildathon-showcase/ X-SOURCE-NAME:TechTown Detroit X-SOURCE-URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI & Automation: Build Night 101 DTSTART:20261015T213000Z DTEND:20261016T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T204326Z UID:10000092-1792085400-1792096200@techtowndetroit.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join us for our AI Build Night 101! These are beginner-friendl y\, hands-on experience designed for exploring new tools\, professionals l ooking to streamline their work\, or simply someone curious about what AI can actually do beyond the hype. This session is built for those who have heard the buzz\, maybe experimented with a few tools\, but still feel unsu re about how to apply AI and Automation in a meaningful\, practical way. I nstead of overwhelming you with technical jargon or abstract concepts\, we focus on breaking everything down into clear\, simple ideas you can immed iately understand and use. \nThroughout the session\, we take a practical\ , step-by-step approach to demystifying AI and Automation. You’ll learn what these tools actually are (and aren’t)\, how they fit into real work flows\, and where they can create the most impact in your day-to-day work. We’ll explore accessible\, no-code and low-code tools that allow you to build without needing a technical background\, and we’ll show you how s mall automations can lead to significant time savings and increased produc tivity. Participants won’t just sit and listen because you’ll be activ ely building. Through guided exercises and real-world examples\, you’ll start creating simple automations\, experimenting with AI-powered tools\, and thinking through how these solutions can apply to your own goals. Whet her it’s automating repetitive administrative tasks\, organizing and ana lyzing information more efficiently\, improving customer interactions\, or quickly prototyping a new idea\, you’ll walk away having already taken action. \nBeyond the tools themselves\, this Build Night 101 is a beginner course built to build confidence and shift your mindset. AI and Automatio n can feel intimidating at first\, but once you understand the fundamental s\, they become powerful\, approachable resources that anyone can use. By the end of the session\, you’ll not only have a stronger understanding o f what’s possible\, but also a clearer sense of how to continue explorin g and building on your own. Come ready to learn by doing\, ask questions\, experiment freely\, and connect with others who are on a similar journey. You’ll leave with practical knowledge\, tangible progress\, and a solid foundation to start integrating AI and Automation into your work\, your p rojects\, and your everyday life. \nJoin us every month for our AI Build N ight 101 and become part of our ecosystem. Reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T204326Z LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/ai-automation-build-night-101-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:TechTown Detroit X-SOURCE-URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI and Automation: Build Night DTSTART:20261027T213000Z DTEND:20261028T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T204326Z UID:10000096-1793122200-1793134800@techtowndetroit.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join us with Detroit’s builders for an intensive hands-on se ssion where you’ll learn practical AI and automation\, build working pro totypes with expert mentors\, and demo what you shipped by the end of the night. \nWhat is Build Night? \nTechTown’s AI and Automation Build Night s are a monthly series designed for beginners\, founders\, and builders wh o want to move beyond theory and actually ship something. Whether you’re a starting founder building your next product\, a developer learning new tools\, or someone just curious about AI then this is your night to experi ment\, collaborate\, and create something real. \nNo pitch decks. No talki ng about building. Just build! \nWho should attend? \n\nBeginners with no coding experience (we provide templates and guided support)\nFounders buil ding products who need mentor help to ship an MVP feature\nDevelopers want ing to learn AI tools while building with experts\nProduct builders lookin g to automate workflows and operations\nAnyone curious about AI who wants hands-on experience\n\nWhat you will leave with: \n\nHands-on mentorship f rom industry experts\nFree tool credits (Lovable\, Replit\, Zapier\, Make\ , and more)\nA working prototype or automation by end of night\nFood and r efreshments provided\nApplication pathway for continued TechTown support\n Connections to Detroit’s builder and founder community\nDemo time to sho wcase your work and get feedback\n\nCome connect with fellow founders\, cu rious people\, exchange ideas\, and build relationships with people who un derstand the challenges and excitement of building something new! \nJoin u s every month for our AI and Automation: Build Night and become part of a thriving tech ecosystem. Reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T204326Z LOCATION:WSU Industry Innovation Center (I2C)\, 461 Burroughs St\, Detroit \, MI\, 48202\, United States URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/ai-and-automation-build-night-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:TechTown Detroit X-SOURCE-URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI & Automation: Build Night 101 DTSTART:20261110T223000Z DTEND:20261111T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T204326Z UID:10000093-1794331800-1794342600@techtowndetroit.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join us for our AI Build Night 101! These are beginner-friendl y\, hands-on experience designed for exploring new tools\, professionals l ooking to streamline their work\, or simply someone curious about what AI can actually do beyond the hype. This session is built for those who have heard the buzz\, maybe experimented with a few tools\, but still feel unsu re about how to apply AI and Automation in a meaningful\, practical way. I nstead of overwhelming you with technical jargon or abstract concepts\, we focus on breaking everything down into clear\, simple ideas you can immed iately understand and use. \nThroughout the session\, we take a practical\ , step-by-step approach to demystifying AI and Automation. You’ll learn what these tools actually are (and aren’t)\, how they fit into real work flows\, and where they can create the most impact in your day-to-day work. We’ll explore accessible\, no-code and low-code tools that allow you to build without needing a technical background\, and we’ll show you how s mall automations can lead to significant time savings and increased produc tivity. Participants won’t just sit and listen because you’ll be activ ely building. Through guided exercises and real-world examples\, you’ll start creating simple automations\, experimenting with AI-powered tools\, and thinking through how these solutions can apply to your own goals. Whet her it’s automating repetitive administrative tasks\, organizing and ana lyzing information more efficiently\, improving customer interactions\, or quickly prototyping a new idea\, you’ll walk away having already taken action. \nBeyond the tools themselves\, this Build Night 101 is a beginner course built to build confidence and shift your mindset. AI and Automatio n can feel intimidating at first\, but once you understand the fundamental s\, they become powerful\, approachable resources that anyone can use. By the end of the session\, you’ll not only have a stronger understanding o f what’s possible\, but also a clearer sense of how to continue explorin g and building on your own. Come ready to learn by doing\, ask questions\, experiment freely\, and connect with others who are on a similar journey. You’ll leave with practical knowledge\, tangible progress\, and a solid foundation to start integrating AI and Automation into your work\, your p rojects\, and your everyday life. \nJoin us every month for our AI Build N ight 101 and become part of our ecosystem. Reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T204326Z LOCATION:TechTown Detroit\, 440 Burroughs Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/ai-automation-build-night-101-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:TechTown Detroit X-SOURCE-URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI and Automation: Build Night DTSTART:20261119T223000Z DTEND:20261120T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T204326Z UID:10000097-1795109400-1795122000@techtowndetroit.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join us with Detroit’s builders for an intensive hands-on se ssion where you’ll learn practical AI and automation\, build working pro totypes with expert mentors\, and demo what you shipped by the end of the night. \nWhat is Build Night? \nTechTown’s AI and Automation Build Night s are a monthly series designed for beginners\, founders\, and builders wh o want to move beyond theory and actually ship something. Whether you’re a starting founder building your next product\, a developer learning new tools\, or someone just curious about AI then this is your night to experi ment\, collaborate\, and create something real. \nNo pitch decks. No talki ng about building. Just build! \nWho should attend? \n\nBeginners with no coding experience (we provide templates and guided support)\nFounders buil ding products who need mentor help to ship an MVP feature\nDevelopers want ing to learn AI tools while building with experts\nProduct builders lookin g to automate workflows and operations\nAnyone curious about AI who wants hands-on experience\n\nWhat you will leave with: \n\nHands-on mentorship f rom industry experts\nFree tool credits (Lovable\, Replit\, Zapier\, Make\ , and more)\nA working prototype or automation by end of night\nFood and r efreshments provided\nApplication pathway for continued TechTown support\n Connections to Detroit’s builder and founder community\nDemo time to sho wcase your work and get feedback\n\nCome connect with fellow founders\, cu rious people\, exchange ideas\, and build relationships with people who un derstand the challenges and excitement of building something new! \nJoin u s every month for our AI and Automation: Build Night and become part of a thriving tech ecosystem. Reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T204326Z LOCATION:WSU Industry Innovation Center (I2C)\, 461 Burroughs St\, Detroit \, MI\, 48202\, United States URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/ai-and-automation-build-night-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:TechTown Detroit X-SOURCE-URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR