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Mental Health and Wellness for Entrepreneurs Master Class

Learn tips and tools for prioritizing your well-being while running your business - register now!

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Kiva Funding Info Session

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

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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.

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Born in Detroit - Build Institute - 2012

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.

Connect

With entrepreneurs & subject-matter experts

Learn

With business growth courses for all levels

Launch

With co-working and event opportunities

Fund

With support from local financiers & peer lenders

BUILD by the Numbers

Our Home

BUILD Institute is located in The Corner, in Corktown!

“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