FoodBiz Growth Lab - Apply Now!
Powered by BUILD Institute and the Michigan Good Food Fund - a 10 week program for growth-stage food truck, food product, and food retail entrepreneurs!
Calling All Experts: Join the BUILDers Network!
The BUILDers Network is your gateway to meaningful connection with BUILD - become a class guest speaker, provide 1:1 consultations to small business owners, and more!
BUILD Basics Ypsilanti
Are you an Ypsilanti based entrepreneur? Do you need help starting or growing your business? Need to write your business plan?
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 July 3rd.
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.
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
