Growing Companies

Algal Scientific

Algal Scientific's proprietary technology provides advanced nutrient removal for industrial wastewater while producing algal biomass that can be used for biofuels and fertilizer production. Target industries include food and beverage producers, landfills, and municipal wastewater treatment facilities.

46701 Commerce Center Dr
Plymouth, MI 48170

Founder:
Geoff Horst

ForeSee Results

How are we doing? Are our customers happy? When big companies like Bed Bath & Beyond and Harley Davidson want to know, they turn to Ann Arbor-based ForeSee Results. The company specializes in tracking online customer satisfaction.

(734) 205-2600
2500 Green Road
Suite 400
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105

Founder:
Larry Freed

ApoLife

ApoLife uses its technology to develop proprietary anticancer antibodies and immunotoxins with collaborating partners. As a licensing partner, ApoLife has novel proprietary vectors, yeast strains, and production process available for antibody and biogeneric product development.

100 River Place
Suite #5350
Detroit, MI 48207

Founder:
Nalini Motwani

EngXT

EngXT's philosophy is that simple and innovative solutions are essential for solving engineering problems efficiently, and at the lowest possible cost. We focus on developing reliable, low-cost solutions to engineering and exploration applications by leveraging on a deep understanding of science and best engineering practices. EngXT designing, manufacturing and testing facilities are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It benefits from research conducted at the University of Michigan and the talented workforce available in the area.

1905 Snowberry Ridge Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Civionics

Civionics specializes in the development of intelligent wireless sensing and controls solutions for the structural health monitoring community and beyond.

Ann Arbor, MI 48106

Phrixus Pharmaceuticals

Ann Arbor-based Phrixus Pharmaceuticals is developing a compound that acts as a biological sealant, which helps prevent heart stoppage and improves cardiac function.

300 N Fifth Ave
Suite 150
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

ElectroDynamic Applications

Ann Arbor-based ElectroDynamic Applications got its start from two engineering professors at the University of Michigan. The company focuses on technologies for space and aerospace, such as electric, plasma diagnostics, and plasma interaction and remediation.

3600 Green Court
Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Founder:
Jonathan Zagel

Sensors

Sensors is the leader in Portable Emissions Measurement Systems, or PEMS. It specializes in emissions analyzers and testing services that go where you go, ensuring compliance with worldwide measurement standards for all regulated pollutants, both on- and off- road.

6812 State Road
Saline, MI 48176

Greenfield Partners

Greenfield Partners is an investment company that specializes in early seed and private equity investments. It's based in Ann Arbor and is run by University of Michigan graduates.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Founder:
Ben Rye

ePack

Ann Arbor-based ePack is developing technology to protect micro devices is shifting its focus from consumer electronics to defense. EPack is self-sustaining, has positive cash flow and is leveraged for growth. Right now two thirds of their revenue is from grants and the other third is from company contracts.

1929 Plymouth Road
#5025
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Founder:
Jay Mitchell

Esperion Therapeutics

Esperion Therapeutics discovers and develops novel therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The company is funded by top-tier venture capital investors, including Aisling Capital, Alta Partners, Arboretum Ventures, Asset Management Company and Domain Associates.

46701 Commerce Center Dr
Plymouth, MI 48170

ProQuest

ProQuest creates specialized information resources and technologies that provide the most successful ways for people to search, find, use, and share information.

(734) 761-4700 ext. 3333
789 E. Eisenhower Parkway
P.O Box 1346
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health is a non-profit that focuses on medical research in downtown Ann Arbor.

410 Huron St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

ReGenerate

ReGenerate is developing the Compact Organic Waste System, which transforms unwanted and costly organic waste into a renewable source of electricity and nutrient-rich compost. The team of entrepreneurs from the University of Michigan won the top prize ($25,000) in the student section of the 2010 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Founder:
Hunt Briggs

Reveal Automation Design

Reveal Design Automation provides the electronic design market with the software tools to verify the accuracy of complex, digital chip designs. The team of entrepreneurs from the University of Michigan won the first runnerup prize ($15,000) in the student section of the 2010 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. It was also a finalist in the $1 million Rice Intercollegiate Business Plan Competition.

330 E. Liberty St
Lower Level
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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