Mental Health and Wellness for Entrepreneurs Master Class
Learn tips and tools for prioritizing your well-being while running your business - register now!

Kiva Funding Info Session
Join us virtually on May 8th to learn about zero interest, crowd-funded loans up to $15,000!

Welcome to BUILD Institute
Open For (your) Business
Click below to learn more about our impact and how we help entrepreneurs and small business owners launch, grow, and scale.


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.
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
“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