Thanks to recently awarded funding granted by the Michigan Economic Development Corp (MEDC), SPARK East and Eastern Michigan University will be enhancing collaborative efforts as part of SPARK's continued growth in Ypsilanti.

"MEDC's support helps Ann Arbor SPARK continue SPARK East's existing activities, which is focused on increasing entrepreneurship in Ypsilanti," said Ann Arbor SPARK president and CEO Paul Krutko in a press release. "The funding will also work to increase Ann Arbor SPARK's collaboration with EMU on its technology transfer and Center for Digital Engagement activities."