The Growth Capital Network serves the mid-market business community by executing programs to connect growth companies with the necessary capital to accelerate their entrepreneurial vision.

What We Do

Our team has experience developing and executing national and global programs to connect growth companies with capital that accelerates them.

• Deal Sourcing for capital
• Efficient connections to growth capital sources for businesses
• Programs for economic development organizations
• Company coaching and preparation for commercialization and fund raising

The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is an international business plan competition which highlights Michigan as a robust and vibrant venue for innovation and business opportunity.

The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition targets mid-to-late-stage business start-ups with potential to generate an immediate impact on Michigan’s economy, as well as student concepts with longer-term business viability.

With more than $1 million in cash winnings, plus in-kind awards of services, staffing and software, the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is the world’s largest business plan competition.

The Growth Capital Network is proud to be the program manager and a sponsor.