News from Northern Michigan’s startup community

October 15, 2025

$72,000 Awarded to Northwest Michigan Small Businesses through 20Fathoms and Venture North Partnership

20Fathoms and Venture North are pleased to announce the recipients of $72,000 in small business grants. Each of the following Northwest Michigan businesses received approximately $4,500. The businesses were selected based on their company’s strategic...

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September 4, 2025

Native American entrepreneurs invited to apply for IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition in Petoskey

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new opportunity for Native American entrepreneurs. IndigiPItch is an energizing pitch competition that will showcase Michigan’s vibrant Native American entrepreneurship and startup community. Participants can expect an experience that...

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June 13, 2025

Work Hard, Play Hard this Summer at 20Fathoms

Summer in Traverse City makes the motto “work hard, play hard” come to life. From pristine beaches to unparalleled hiking, there’s no better place to be when the sun is shining. And with those long...

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June 5, 2025

Startup Bootcamps Offer Northwest Michigan Entrepreneurs a Path Forward

Entrepreneurship is a dream for many people. For an aspiring entrepreneur, owning their own business can offer the means to strengthen their family’s financial situation, fulfill a need in their community, and pursue professional goals....

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May 15, 2025

$75,000 Awarded to Northwest Michigan Small Businesses through 20Fathoms and Venture North Partnership

20Fathoms and Venture North are pleased to announce the recipients of $75,000 in small business grants. Each of the following Northwest Michigan businesses received approximately $4,500.   The recipients were selected based on their company’s...

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April 23, 2025

Women in Tech offers powerful community building

Each month Women in Tech gathers to build community and support amongst women working in, or interested in, the tech industry and tech-related roles. “It can be intimidating for women to show up to a...

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