News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

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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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Cyber learn-a-thon

February 15, 2021

Cyber Learn-a-Thon for High School Students and Their Parents

20Fathoms and Newton’s Road have partnered to offer a free Cyber Learn-a-thon to Northwest Michigan high school students and their parents from Feb. 26 to Mar. 26, 2021. The course teaches how to protect personal...

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HealthSpark Accelerator FAQ

February 12, 2021

FAQ: HealthSpark Accelerator

1) What is the HealthSpark Accelerator? The HealthSpark Accelerator is a 12-week, high-intensity startup acceleration program for startups in digital and tele-health who are interested in engaging with rural health systems. 2) Where is the...

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Higher Grounds cover image

February 12, 2021

A Conversation with Higher Grounds Trading Co., a 20Fathoms Sponsor and Fellow Community Builder

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down (virtually) with Jennifer Yeatts, Director of Coffee, at Higher Grounds Trading Co. Our discussion was far-ranging, wandering from coffee farms in Mexico and the Democratic Republic of Congo,...

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HealthSpark Accelerator website graphic

February 1, 2021

20Fathoms announces HealthSpark Accelerator for digital and telehealth startups

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the HealthSpark Accelerator, a new accelerator program for digital and telehealth startups. The line-up of keynote speakers for the accelerator includes global leaders in tech innovation, rural healthcare, and digital...

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Nicole Steffen working at the rail

January 13, 2021

Celebrating the Victories of 2020: A 20Fathoms Year in Review

While 2020 certainly provided some significant challenges, at 20Fathoms we had a lot to celebrate. We expanded our team and  our organizational capabilities, introduced new services and resources for the startup and tech communities, and...

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Fave Tech of 2020

January 11, 2021

The Tech that Kept Us Ticking in 2020

Over the past year, we have learned to live, work, learn, and socialize differently because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was oftentimes technology that helped carry us through. We asked our 20Fathoms community to share...

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