Digital Technology

Detroit was a tech hub before tech hubs were “cool”

Unicorns are no accident. They are melded in places with technology and talent. They require a flood of venture capital, and the space to ideate and take risks in a community that lives to innovate. We were tech innovators before hoodies were chic and it shows. Digital tech companies are flocking to the Detroit Region to launch and scale operations in our vibrant and affordable startup ecosystem.

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Digital Technology Regional Facts

87,000

Tech Workers in Detroit Region

in 2023

27,000

Software Developers in the Detroit Region

$1.2 Billion

Venture Capital Investments in Michigan

Increase YoY by 28%

7,500

Annual Tech Degrees and Certificates Awarded

#3

Tech Talent Quality vs Cost

Out of the Top National Tech Markets (2023)

#1

Manufacturing Tech Talent

Out of the Top Tech Markets (2023)

Wins & Testimonials

The Detroit Region: The Tech Talent to Launch & Scale Your Next Tech Operation

Southeast Michigan’s tech talent builds, leads, and innovates. Supported by nationally recognized research universities, our talent serves both global automotive giants and scrappy start-ups–and everyone in between. Hear from tech experts about Detroit’s big differentiator.

Detroit Should Be Top of Mind for Founders

Michigan has Four Unicorn Companies: One of Only Ten States with More than One

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Startup Genome

Detroit ranks the top global location for emerging startup ecosystems

EcoG

“The ecosystem in Detroit is very good for growing companies, especially being close to the auto industry and being in a location that is looking for new opportunities. When we were in the Techstars incubator program, we were invited to New York and Detroit, and we chose Detroit — which was the right choice, it brought us immediately to a vivid ecosystem between the auto industry, energy industry, and a general sense of business and entrepreneurship.”

– Johannes Hund, EcoG Founder