News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

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Fractional Insights takes top award at the November 19 TCNewTech Pitch Competition

Blooma awarded second place award; Ecosphere Organics took home the Audience Choice Award 20Fathoms is pleased to announce the winners of the November 19 TCNewTech pitch competition. Fractional Insights won the First Place Award, receiving...

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April 23, 2024

20Fathoms welcomes new team members to support local entrepreneurs

20Fathoms is pleased to welcome several new team members who will lead the organization’s expanded programming for startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan. Delaney Keating joined the organization as Director of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization....

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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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Greatlakes Biologics pitches at TCNewTech

April 11, 2024

Five healthcare technology startups selected to pitch at the TCNewTech University Showdown

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the five pitch presenters selected to compete at the TCNewTech University Showdown. Happening April 23, 4-7 pm at the City Opera House in Traverse City, the event is part of...

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March 25, 2024

Startup Spotlight: Stocked

Through the 20Fathoms Startup Spotlight series, get to know who is building companies in Northern Michigan and what advice they have for those just getting started. This month, we talked to Broc Crandall, CEO/Co-Founder of...

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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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Richard Schemm artwork

March 18, 2024

20Fathoms Coworking Space Features Artwork by Richard Schemm

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new exhibition of local artwork at their coworking space, featuring the work of Richard Schemm.  For this article we interviewed Richard Schemm’s agent, Jennifer Szunko. Said Jennifer, “Richard has...

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