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Open to early-stage startups with at least one founder who is a graduate of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Our programming unites entrepreneurs who want to tap into Michigan’s vast network and resources, including those in Ann Arbor's rich entrepreneurial community and the world-class University of Michigan ecosystem.
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