Happening now / Sept 17 – 22

The Venture 313 2026 Buildathon is happening now.

Thank you to Google, SMART, MAIN, and the Gilbert Family Foundation for sponsoring. If you're building, check build313.ai for more info.

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Venture 313, Powered by Gilbert Family Foundation
About V313

3 Partners. 1 Goal. 3 C's.

Coaching. Curriculum. Capital.

By providing high-velocity, high-value curriculum and coaching alongside non-dilutive, equity, and debt capital to early-stage founders, the V313 partners — TechTown Detroit, Invest Detroit Ventures, and Detroit Development Fund — are working together to help supercharge Detroit's startup ecosystem.

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Capital Continuum3 Stages · 3 Partners
01 · GRANT
Up To $15,000 (Non-Dilutive)
TechTown Detroit
02 · EQUITY
$25,000 – $250,000 (Dilutive)
Invest Detroit Ventures
03 · DEBT
Up To $250,000 (Loan)
Detroit Development Fund
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Ready to find where you fit?

The V313 capital continuum starts with a single form. Tell us where you are — we'll route you to the right partner, stage, and program.