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20Fathoms develops, educates, and connects entrepreneurs and technology start-ups with the resources necessary to build thriving businesses and establish Northwest Michigan as their year-round home. We are a nonprofit organization and we rely on the support of our community to help us do this work.
The 20Fathoms Vision Fund is our philanthropic initiative that enhances programs and services to promote the future of tech entrepreneurship in our region. Your donation helps aspiring tech entrepreneurs, current tech professionals and community members interested in tech to learn and grow.
Together, we are mobilizing innovation and entrepreneurship to create year-round and high-value jobs, an engaged workforce, and thriving families in our community. View Your 2023 Impact (pdf).
The Traverse City Center of Entrepreneurship, d.b.a. 20Fathoms, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN 82-4116553
Your investment in the 20Fathoms Vision Fund helps ensure that our region receives opportunities, programs, and projects that uplift, diversify, and strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem for generations to come.
If you have any questions about supporting 20Fathoms, please contact Wes Sovis, Manager of Development. Call 231-938-6519 or click the button below to send an email.
We accept gifts by credit card, check, cash, stock, qualified charitable distributions from your IRA, donor-advised funds, real estate, planned giving, employer matching, and gifts-in-kind. (EIN 82-4116553)
“I support the 20Fathoms ecosystem so that career diversification and growth can continue in the Grand Traverse region. My dream, which is shared by the 20Fathoms community, is to create an economy in northern Michigan in which the young children of today can be a part of, and contribute to, when they are adults.”
“As a monthly donor to 20Fathoms, I give because I’m passionate about expanding opportunities for everyone in our community. 20Fathoms is building a diversified economy and creating great jobs, supporting and empowering each entrepreneur, each career explorer, each individual every step of the way.”
“I donate to 20Fathoms to support their important mission to grow innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Michigan. Having moved here from Boston in 2016, I’ve seen first-hand the progress and impact that their talented team members have had towards meeting this goal. I’m optimistic about the future for this region’s start-up community.”
“In just five years, 20Fathoms has become a strong regional technology leader and supporter of entrepreneurship, and in doing so is creating the jobs and skilled workforce for our future. As a local business owner, I recognize the importance of this work and feel privileged to be able to support the 20Fathoms community.”
April 17, 2025
20Fathoms is pleased to announce the winners of the April 15 TCNewTech pitch competition. First Place FenX Custom won the First Place Award, receiving $5000. The FenX Custom pitch was presented by Gary Lemanski,…
April 1, 2025
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…
March 13, 2025
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…
