BUILD Basics Ypsilanti
Are you an Ypsilanti based entrepreneur? Do you need help starting or growing your business?
In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must:
- Have a residential and/or business address located in Ypsilanti or Ypsilanti Township
- Complete application in full no later than June 26th.

Apply for a Kiva Loan
Crowdfunded Business Loans
- $1K-$15K Loans
- 0% Interest
- No Credit Requirements
- 12-36 Month Terms

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.

Which Class is Right for You?
Look into our different class types and see what class will best help your business grow and be successful.

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