The Role of a SmartZone

Each Michigan SmartZone will help start-up companies in preparing their applications to the Pre-Seed Fund.

Click here for local SmartZone contact information.

EachSmartZone will be responsible for extensive due diligence of thepotential deals and submit only those opportunities which have gonethrough initial development and meet an agreed upon set of definedcriteria for potential pre-seed investment. These local funds may beused to:

Hire consultants to further flesh out a competitive analysis
Prepare financial pro formas
Develop plans to cross regulatory hurdles
Other such issues that are typically required by investors before they will invest

TheSmartZone staff and its representative Investment Review Board (IRB)member will determine if a Company meets criteria that are appropriateto be presented to the full IRB.

Pre-Seed Fund:
Application Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Due Diligence Checklist
The Role of a SmartZone
Michigan SmartZones
Local SmartZone Contacts
Scoring Sheet

Micro Loan:
Micro Loan Program
Subordinated Promissory Note
Micro Loan Web Cast (5-4-09)
Micro Loan PPT (5-4-09)

Industry Sector Technology Definitions:
Advanced Automotive
Alternative Energy
Homeland Security
Life Sciences

Call 734 761-9317 for more information or email
skip@AnnArborUSA.org.

Ann Arbor SPARK: 201 S. Division, Suite 430 • Ann Arbor, MI 48104 • 734.761.9317

SPARK Business & Wet Lab Incubators
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SPARK East Business Incubator: 215 W. Michigan Avenue • Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Michigan Life Science Innovation Center: 46701 Commerce Center Drive • Plymouth, MI 48170

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