News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

Community Champion award winner 2024

April 26, 2024

20Fathoms presents 2024 Community Champion Awards to regional innovators

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual Community Champion Awards. The seven individuals were recognized during the organization’s Launch Awards & Celebration on April 24 during Northern Michigan Startup Week. The Community...

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April 16, 2024

Now Available: Free Networking & Cybersecurity Courses & Certification

Individuals in Northwest Michigan can get certified in networking and/or cybersecurity through free courses thanks to a partnership between 20Fathoms and the Center on Rural Innovation. The certification courses are available through Cisco Academy and...

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March 21, 2024

TCNewTech pitch competition returns with University Showdown event

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that the next TCNewTech pitch competition will be held Tuesday, Apr. 23, from 4 – 7 pm at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Part of Northern Michigan Startup...

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February 19, 2024

20Fathoms Announces Internship Matchmaking Program

Let us help you make a match! 20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new internship matching services between students in STEM fields and regional employers. The service is part of the 20Fathoms Tech Career Hub...

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December 11, 2023

TCNewTech becomes a 20Fathoms program, providing integrated services for startup founders

20Fathoms and TCNewTech are pleased to jointly announce that the TCNewTech pitch competitions will become a program fully owned and operated by 20Fathoms in early 2024. The pitch competitions will return in the spring under...

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Collaborating at 20Fathoms

November 11, 2023

20Fathoms awarded $7.3 million in grant funding from the State of Michigan and the U.S. Economic Development Administration

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that the organization has secured two significant grants to support the growth of tech startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan. This includes $3.3 million from the Michigan Economic Development...

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