News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the four companies selected to compete at the TCNewTech pitch competition on April 15, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Pitch presenters: Fen X...

Registration is now open for 20Fathoms’ events hosted during Northern Michigan Startup Week. Returning April 14-17, 2025 in Traverse City, Northern Michigan Startup Week offers an action-packed week celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation. Events hosted by...

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new funding resource for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Northwest Michigan. The Indigenous Professional Service Provider Support program will provide small businesses up to $4000 in professional services support such as...

Welcome to a new series at 20Fathoms, where we introduce you to startup support organizations around our region. When you’re launching a new business and looking for funding, the natural first step would be to...

Before taking the leap to become a founder and business owner, Erin Eatough was an academic. It might seem like a leap, but the research foundations she took from the academic world have informed her...

Long-time TCNewTech fans are cheering the return of Bar Napkin Pitch Night, which makes its return on February 11 at Workshop Brewing Company. For those new to the format (and anyone wanting a refresher!), Delaney...