North American International Center

• Collaboration with Canada
  A partnership with the University of Windsor (Odette School of Business) to develop business relationships between Canadian companies and US purchasers.
  
  
• Collaboration with Mexico
  A partnership with the Department of Economy and the National Science Foundation to bring high technology companies from Mexico to the US.
  
  
• Collaboration with Hungary
  Partnership with Val Deal the technology transfer arm of various Hungarian Universities.  TechTown is providing space as well as advice on introducing a wide range of Hungarian products and services to the US market.

Bio-Banking – A Center of Excellence

• Asterand
  The leading supplier of high quality human tissue samples for medical research. TechTown’s first tenant, Asterand originally leased 11,000 square feet of space in July 2004 and expanded within its first year.
  
  
• Michigan Bio-bank
  This is a statewide initiative in which Biological Samples that would otherwise be destroyed are being collected at TechTown, and examined for their use in drug development.
  
  
• Perinatology Research Branch
  A division of the National Institutes of Health that conducts research on conditions responsible for perinatal morbidity and mortality, with a focus on premature labor, intrauterine growth retardation, congenital anomalies and pre-eclampsia.           

Non-Profits with a State, National and International Influence

• Michigan Community Health Blood Spot bank
  The Michigan community health department is seeking a new home for 3 million blood spots that have been collected from every new born child in Michigan over the last 20 yeas.  A business plan has been produced which recommends that the Bank be housed at TechTown.  The data associated with the samples will be organized to make the bank more useful for medical research.
  
  
• North American Public Health Institute
  The North American Public Health Institute is a collaboration between Wayne State University and the University of Windsor in Canada.  The institute has been in development for the last 2 years and researchers at both universities have collaborated to do research on a range of important issues including childhood safety in cars, obesity, women and violence, drug abuse an gambling.  The institute which is headquartered at TechTown will also compare the different health delivery systems on either side of the Detroit River.
  
• Cryo-Innovations
  
  A new freezing process that optimizes the survival of embryos.  This  company has developed a portfolio of new freezer products.
  
  

High Technology FAST Companies

• EXT Life Sciences
  A biotechnology company that genetically engineers the antioxidant enzyme catalase, using it to develop treatments that prevent, reduce or eliminate the cellular accumulation of harmful oxidants in the blood stream. This technology limits the impact of aging.
  
  
• SciTech Development
  An incubator company created by scientists and business leaders affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University. The mission of the company is to bridge the gaps between basic or applied research and late stage commercial licensing.
  
  
• SpaceForm
  A Deformation Resistant Welding (DRW) company, created by Delphi Technologies, Inc. which will commercialize technological advances in the manufacturing of space frames for automobiles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles , bicycles and wheelchairs.

Detroit Based Initiatives Companies

• Academic Computing Environments
  A computer technology architecture business that rebuilds obsolete computers for schools. Academic Computing Environments supplies school districts facing budget constraints with an affordable means of teaching computer literacy to students and eliminating the digital divide.
  

• A.S.A.P. Community Services
  A nonprofit venture that oversees community programs and assists students and parents with admission into college.
  
  
• Arts Impact
  The artists surrounding Wayne State and the TechTown area have come together to form Arts Impact.  The objective is to use the arts to help transform the business community. 
   
  
• Black Data Processing Associates—Detroit Chapter
  A non-profit organization providing professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and students in the information technology industry with opportunities for growth and technical development.
  
  
• Broadside Press
  Founded in 1965 by poet Dudley Randall, Broadside Press is one of the oldest operating African-American publishing companies in the United States.
  
  
• GradeCheck Corporation
  An academic counseling and scholarship services company. Serving high school athletes, GradeCheck’s patent-pending, web-based system allows students to track their academic progress and simplifies the process of determining NCAA eligibility. GradeCheck also guides non-athlete students through the college application process.
  
  
• IC Data Communications
  An IT network services provider offering a range of services including infrastructure solutions, network security and cluster technology for small and medium-size businesses.
  
  
• Mateo Software Consulting
  Mateo Software Consulting exists to deliver easy solutions to your educational technology, non-profit or election management needs. We dispense with the techno-babble and communicate clearly and directly.
  
  

Michigan Life Science Network

“The Michigan Life Science Network is a private enterprise business cooperative designed to stimulate new business opportunities for all life science companies in Michigan.  The Network is unique in that members do not pay a fee to participate.  Rather, success is measured in creating new value and revenue for its member companies.”

• Nevar Realty, LLC; Nevar Property Management & Investments
  Involved in real property sales, listing exchanges, land contracts, foreclosed sales.  Also, full service management for real property & commercial.
  
  
• Parent Child Computer Learning Foundation
  A nonprofit organization founded by Detroit parents to support children in achieving academic excellence in math, science, technology, reading and writing. PCCLF administers a tutoring program for public school students in TechOne.
  
  
• Precision Fiber
  IT company; all things dealing with technology.
  
  
• Pixel It Productions
  A computer training and graphic design company that provides learning opportunities for both adults and youth.
  
  
• Shirley Ray
  A former senior official in the IRS is using her high level contacts to obtain computers that are no longer needed by the government and would otherwise be disposed of.  She together with a volunteer team are refitting the computers and donating to children in need throughout the Detroit City area.

           
Support Services Finance and Other

• Accurate Personnel Management (APM)
  APM provides outside expertise to comprehensively manage key employment and personnel issues. Our full service approach provides companies with the "peace of mind" necessary to refocus on core growth strategies. At APM, we offer services that include payroll, employee tax and withholding, competitive rate unemployment insurance, worker's compensation and federal and state employment law compliancestate employment law compliancestate employment law compliance.
• Detroit Micro-enterprise Fund
  The mission of the Detroit Micro-enterprise Fund is to make small loans to underserved sole proprietorships and small business enterprises that do not have access to traditional commercial bank financing in the city of Detroit.
  
  
• Executive Services Group
  
  Executive Services Group offers its specialized services in the areas of  Urban Planning, Economic and Business Development; Urban, Government & Public Affairs; Crisis Management; Diversity & Inclusion Compliance and Design; Digital Media Arts and Technology  & Innovation/ Ideas workshops and showcases; and Organizational Management Retreats Design, Facilitations and Coaching.
  
  
• Law Offices of Gary A. Kendra, PC
  A firmproviding legal counsel on business, real estate and intellectual property matters, specializing in biotechnology, e-commerce and software-related representation.
  
  
• Mid-States Capital
  They provide financial services for small to medium sized companies.  This is an important resource for businesses within TechTown and the city of Detroit.  Joe Alam the founder has 40 years experience providing financing to Detroit based companies.  He is leading the effort to establish the TechOne fund which will be a dedicated venture found for high technology companies at TechTown.
  
  
• Standard Medical Systems
  They supply whole sale distribution of medical equipment. They provide a distinct array of medical devices and diagnostic equipment to the healthcare community, which delivers the highest quality control, safety, and efficacy with the latest breakthroughs in medical technology.
  
  
• The Java Exchange Café
  A premier coffee and cyber cafe with a financial theme. Customers are provided with free wireless Internet access and opportunities to learn about entrepreneurship and finance through workshops and other events.

           
Advanced Engineering – A Center of Excellence

• SenSound
  SenSound offers software, systems and contract services for diagnosing complex noise problems and undertaking noise related quality control.  SenSound provides a three dimensional picture of sound from stationary and non-stationary sources.  Its products are used by manufacturers of transportation equipment, consumer appliances and other noise emitting products.
  
  
• Visca
  An advanced engineering research and design company that provides complete services, from basic research in sensing and micro system needs, to the evaluation of working prototypes. This includes the design, fabrication and implementation of sensing array systems, from wireless communication to data fusion.

Alternative Energy – Center of Excellence

CCES - Carbon Credit Environmental Services

Carbon Credit Environmental Services (CCES) is a company on the leading edge of carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction programs.  The CCES energy audit calculates your current energy usage and offers solutions to cut energy costs, helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the ultimate goal of becoming “carbon neutral.”  CCES builds alternative energy sources through projects including anaerobic digestion systems, reforestation, solar energy systems and wind energy farms."

• EZ-BEY Electronic Industries, L.L.C.
  They support alternative technology innovation now and into the future by integration, distribution, and installation of renewable powered backup systems that use no water, oil or gas for small to medium sized businesses, institutions and residences.
  
  
• Walker-Miller Energy Services
  An energy management systems company that empowers consumers of traditional and alternative energy to monitor consumption using new meter technology.