News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

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...

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...

20Fathoms has been working with regional employers and partners through the Employer Led Collaborative (ELC) to address the area’s shortage of tech professionals. Regional employers asked us to focus on IT Support professionals as their...

Six Keys to getting what you want from your organization. Are you a leader who is getting everything you want from your organization? Can you be your best? How will you get there? I have...

The Traverse City Freshwater Research & Innovation Center Project is set to receive $15 million from state budget for the Freshwater Research & Innovation Center project.

This article was written by Ed Baily, Director of the Marine Center at Northwestern Michigan College, a 20Fathoms Community Partner. The Great Lakes region represents 27% of the combined US and Canadian population and 28%...