TECH & STARTUPS

The latest tech & startups coverage from Detroit and Metro Detroit.

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Metro Detroit CEO Charged With Multimillion-Dollar Wire Fraud

Former startup CEO faces federal wire fraud charges involving multimillion dollars, raising concerns about oversight in Michigan's venture ecosystem.

James Okafor | March 27, 2026

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Detroit Start Up Fund Awards $300K to 13 Entrepreneurs

Detroit Start Up Fund distributes $300,000 in grants to 13 local entrepreneurs, averaging $23,000 per recipient to fuel innovation and business growth.

By James Okafor | March 26, 2026

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Bollinger Motors Founder Buys Back EV Startup Assets

Robert Bollinger purchased his failed electric truck startup's remaining assets for $250,000 after the company burned through hundreds of millions in investor funding.

By James Okafor | March 25, 2026

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Belvin Liles III and Venture 313: Detroit's Promise

An investigation into Venture 313, Dan Gilbert's entrepreneurship initiative led by Belvin Liles III, examining whether the program delivers on its mission to fund Detroit entrepreneurs.

By James Okafor | March 20, 2026

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Wayne State University Launches AI Research Lab Focused on Urban Mobility Solutions

Wayne State University opens a $3.2 million AI research lab in Midtown focused on optimizing Detroit's transportation systems through machine learning and urban

By James Okafor | March 15, 2026

Detroit Fintech Startup Autobooks Raises $50 Million to Expand Small Business Banking Platform

Detroit fintech startup Autobooks closes $50 million Series B funding round to expand its small business banking platform across North America.

By James Okafor | March 15, 2026

University of Michigan Autonomous Vehicle Center Partners with Detroit Startups on Last-Mile Delivery

University of Michigan partners with Corktown-based MoboVi Robotics and two Detroit startups to deploy autonomous delivery vehicles across Detroit neighborhoods

By James Okafor | February 9, 2026

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Detroit Mobility Tech Startup Refraction AI Raises $40 Million Series B

Refraction AI secures $40M Series B funding to expand autonomous delivery robot operations, signaling Detroit's emergence as a robotics innovation center.

By James Okafor | January 29, 2026

Michigan Central Station Tech Hub Signs Its First Anchor Startup Tenants

Michigan Central Station's tech hub has signed anchor tenants Traverse AI, Midwest Robotics Solutions, and Pivot Analytics, marking the project's first major co

By James Okafor | January 9, 2026