Welcome to BUILD Institute
Do you have an idea? Want to be your own boss? Dream of starting a business? Join us and get building!
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Flexible spaces available to accommodate any type of meeting or event!
BUILD Bench
Meet for free with our subject matter experts to get mentorship and advice for your business.
Great Ideas Start With BUILD
We help people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network in Detroit. Whether it’s our classes, networking events, mentorship, or connections to resources we’re here to provide a nurturing community that allows ideas to develop and flourish over time.
“Thank you so much for all of the support and actionable takeaways from the program sessions! It’s been a great experience and I’m looking forward to implementing the knowledge I have learned. I loved the structure of the course and found it really helpful – it even introduced me to topics that I hadn’t even considered in my business to date. Appreciate you!”
– 2024 BUILD Grow Alumna
BUILD by the Numbers
Aspiring entrepreneurs graduated from BUILD
Zip codes in the Detroit Metro area represented by BUILD graduates
Of BUILD participants are African American
Of BUILD participants identify as women