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The Ann Arbor region is blooming with incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces. Entrepreneurs and their growing companies are in constant need of space and inspiration. Between the city itself and the surrounding areas there are co-working spaces for businesses at every stage, in a variety of industries, and even for students. However, with so many choices it can be hard to determine which co-working space is right for your company. Below is a breakdown of some of the co-working spaces Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Howell have to offer.
Ann Arbor SPARK Central Innovation Center: 330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The incubator at SPARK Central is intended for startups and early-stage companies.
SPARK Central offers three membership options, the virtual tenant costing $115 per month, the seated tenant costing $250 per month, and the Mature Company, or soft landing space, costing $500 per month per seat. For more information on SPARK Central and memberships please visit our Incubator Programs page.
Ann Arbor SPARK East Innovation Center: 215 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
The incubator at SPARK East is intended for startups and early-stage companies.
SPARK East offers three membership options, the virtual tenant costing $95 per month, the seated tenant costing $250 per month, and the Mature Company, or soft landing space, costing $500 per month per seat. For more information on SPARK East and memberships please visit our Incubator Programs page.
A2 Startup Garage: Menlo Innovations, 505 E Liberty St LL500, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
A2 Startup Garage is a coworking intended for early-stage companies looking to make an impact in the community.
Getting space in the A2 Startup Garage begins with a month trial. Companies can lease two tables for $25. After the trial companies can lease one table for $250 per month and up to four additional tables for $125 per month. For more information on A2 Startup Garage and leasing space please visit http://www.a2startupgarage.com/.
All Hands Active: 255 E. Liberty St. Suite 225, Ann Arbor, MI
All Hands Active (AHA) is a makerspace in downtown Ann Arbor. There are open office hours for the general public and three levels of paid memberships (from $20 to $250 per month). Visitors have access to tools such as CNC/Laser Cutter/3D Printer/Vinyl Cutter.http://www.allhandsactive.org
All Heart Garage: 1101 Rickett Rd. Brighton, MI 48116
All Heart Garage is a unique facility offering coworking, shared warehousing, and collaboration space. All Heart Garage is a high-performance work and warehouse space designed to help you build your business, fuel your passion, and expand your network.
Membership options offer access to both All Heart Garage and Brighton Light House (sister property). For more information about space and pricing at All Heart Garage visit https://www.allheartgarage.com/services
American Center for Mobility: Willow Run Airport, 801 Kirk Profit Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
The American Center for Mobility is intended for mobility and autonomous vehicle companies. ACM helps companies with testing, verification, and self-certification. http://www.acmwillowrun.org/
Back Office Studio: 13 North Washington Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Back Office Studio was created to offer an alternative to traditional leases, for individuals, remote workers, and small companies.
Coworking membership packages start at $20 per day or $275 per month, and conference rooms are availablestarting at $20 per hour. For more information on Back Office Studio and the membership options please visit https://www.thebackofficestudio.com
Brighton Light House: 142 Brighton Lake Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Brighton Light House offers versatile spaces for individuals and groups to work, gather, and grow–both personally and professionally.Brighton Light House offers space for people to do their work both comfortably and efficiently — and without the stress of trying to be productive in a space that just doesn’t work well.
Brighton Light House spaces are available to members. For more information on Brighton Light House, to join as a resident or member, and to take advantage of member pricing please visit https://www.brightonlighthouse.com/become-a-member
Cahoots: 206 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Cahoots is a coworking space intended for tech entrepreneurs. Cahoots provides a central and purposeful hub for Ann Arbor’s vibrant tech community.
Memberships are available at Cahoots at three different levels. Speak to Cahoots directly for information on becoming an anchor tenant. There is a full-time (or resident) membership providing dedicated workspaces to companies, costing $425 per month. The part-time membership grants companies access to shared workspaces, costing $239 per month. For more information on Cahoots and its leasing options please visit https://cahoots.com/.
Cowork Brighton: 324 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116
Cowork Brighton is a shared office space in downtown Brighton. Coworking allows independent workers, freelancers, and small businesses to share office space for low cost and low overhead. With a more professional and collaborative setting, most coworkers agree that the added productivity and focus more than pay for the cost of the membership.
Cowork Brighton offers a variety of spaces at varying price points. For more information regarding available spaces and pricing please visit https://coworkbrighton.com/pricing/
Desai: 330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Desai Accelerator offers a 16-week program for tech startups. Desai is for early-stage technology-based companies with demonstrated product-building capability, market validation, and an exceptional team dynamic with the ability to execute quickly.
Space at Desai requires an application. For more information on Desai and the application process please visit https://desaiaccelerator.umich.edu/apply/.
Frontal Lobe: 110 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
The Frontal Lobe has created a coworking environment for entrepreneurs, techies, writers, designers, software engineers, small business owners, and startups. The space provides all the amenities of the office while maintaining the feel of a coffee shop.
Membership options range from a $20 per day pass to a full membership costing $145 per month. Additionally, there is a membership providing a discounted rate to college students. Office space is also available for lease. Information on leasing and on Frontal Lobe can be found at, http://www.workfrontallobe.com/memberships/.
Grit & Lavender: 211 North 1st Street, Brighton MI
Grit and Lavender is a co-working & flexible office space that is welcoming, comfortable, and professional. The space is ideal for solopreneurs, independent contractors, work-from-home employees and small businesses.
Use this space to hold a private meeting; host a virtual meeting/conference call; host a demonstration or pop-up shop event; or use it simply as a local home base while you’re away from your typical office. Grit and Lavender encourages members to get to know one another, collaborate on projects, and even do business together when it seems to be the right fit.
Look for updates at https://gritandlavender.com/
Landline Creative Labs: 209 Pearl St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Landline has created a coworking space in Ypsilanti. The space caters specifically to creative businesses.
More information on Landline Creative Labs can be found athttp://landlineypsi.com/get-in-touch/.
Maker Works: 3765 Plaza Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Maker Works is a 14,000 sq. ft. member-based workshop for small businesses, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, skilled workers, artists, makers, and hobbyists. There are many different membership types, as well as the opportunity to buy a day pass or attend an educational event.https://www.maker-works.com
Mcity TechLab: 2905 Baxter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
TechLab is intended for early-stage mobility companies in the connected and autonomous vehicle industry. The typical TechLab company has already raised more than $5M dollars and has more than 15 employees.
To become a member of TechLab all companies are required to submit a proposal. Please email techlab-mcity@umich.edu, if you are interested in being considered for the program.
Michigan Innovation Headquarters: 9002, 600 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Michigan Innovation Headquarters is intended for companies involved in life sciences, drug discovery, medical devices, alternative energy, cutting-edge technologies, consulting firms, and business development services.
To gain access to Michigan Innovation Headquarters companies must fill out the form at http://mi-hq.com/join/.
Michigan Life Science and Innovation Center (MLSIC): 46701 Commerce Center Dr, Plymouth, MI 48170
MLSIC is a wet lab facility for life science companies managed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Eligible businesses are innovative startups; or businesses with technology that is applicable to healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field. In addition, businesses must be focused on commercialization and based on an idea or technology that has defensible value (e.g., a patent, trade secrets, copyrights, know-how, etc.).
For information on MLSIC complete the form at https://mlsic.com/contact/.
Michigan Research Institute: 401 W Morgan Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Michigan Research Institute is a wet lab facility for life science companies.
Space is available at the Michigan Research Institute at $26 per square foot per year. For information on the Michigan Research Institute and available space visit, https://www.cpix.net/listing/30183877/401-W-Morgan-Rd-Ann-Arbor-MI-48108.
Office Evolution Ann Arbor: 455 E Eisenhower Pkwy #300, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Office Evolution is meant for early stage technology companies.
Office Evolution offers a variety of services and packages. Their services range from coworking space, to meeting areas, to live phone call answering. For a full breakdown of services and pricing please visi https://www.officeevolution.com/locations/ann-arbor.
Regus Ann Arbor: 2723 South State Street, Suite 150, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
Regus is a well-known international serviced office space company. South State Commons was the first of three buildings in this campus, which is centrally located in the city’s business area. It is highly visible from South State Street – which brings in lots of traffic – and convenient for I-94, the central business district and the University of Michigan main campus. For a full breakdown of services and pricing please visit: https://www.regus.com/en-us/united-states/michigan/ann-arbor
Springmatter: 1777 Highland Drive, Suite B, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and organizations thrive by nurturing the transition of idea to prototype to production.
We provide integrated and inspiring product development, manufacturing engineering, low-volume manufacturing, and commercialization services. Springmatter offers an array of technology development services as well as business support structures. http://springmatter.com/
StudioStudio: 1946 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
StudioStudio is a 1000 sq. ft. rentable studio space, a 500 sq. ft. coworking lounge, and a great outdoor courtyard connecting to our neighborhood coffee spot. Membership provides discounted rental rates and studio credit. They range from $400 for unlimited coworking access, $250 for 10 drop-in days, and $50 for five drop-in days.
TechArb: 500 E Washington St #10, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
TechArb is specifically for students who have a new technology, have an idea for a product or service, or have identified a market need ready to be explored for business creation.
To be accepted into TechArb students must fill out an application. The application is available at https://techarb.engin.umich.edu/apply/.
The Tech Brewery: 1327 Jones Dr #106, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
The Tech Brewery is a coworking space intended for technology startups.
Members of the Tech Brewery can lease shared or dedicated desks. Shared desks cost $75 per month. Dedicated desks cost $200 per month. For information on available desks and on The Tech Brewery please visit, https://www.techbrewery.org/
Venue: 1919 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Venue is a modern, spacious, and energy-filled coworking, restaurant, and event space. Set up to accommodate everyone from remote workers, to entrepreneurs, to small businesses, Venue has created an environment for you to thrive. Several different spaces are available from tables, to desks, to offices. Day passes and memberships are available depending on your need. Additional resources include a podcast studio, conference rooms, and additional collaboration spaces.
For more information about how Venue can support your work and productivity, visit us at: https://www.experience4m.com
Workantile: 118 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The coworking space at Workantile is intended for remote employees and self-employed people looking for a social and productive workplace.
Workantile offers trial and monthly memberships. There are also day passes available for $35 per day. Monthly memberships are available ranging from $90 per month to $220 per month. Information on trial memberships can be found at http://workantile.com/start-your-trial-membership. Information on Workantile and monthly memberships can be found at http://workantile.com/.