OU INC

01/29/2026

AEO TACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP sign up today. Workshop is 1/30/26 at 12pm EST

Join our online AEO Tactical Implementation Workshop to boost your skills and get hands-on with real strategies!

01/29/2026

OU INC Coworking Space:

Need a place to work where you can focus and feel part of a community?

Our coworking space has availability! Perfect for freelancers, remote workers, and small business owners who want a professional setting without the overhead of an office.

Come work, connect with other small businesses, and be productive with us.

Contact us for more info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGMciZv3uAl5Sxh8JaKZR41cEwouQYKYjBlhyhMeCauSteyw/viewform

01/26/2026

The Innovation Exchange Coalition (an ACE partner) is launching their Virtual Entrepreneurship Series 2026 in partnership with Empower California, and it’s available to founders in 10 participating states (including MI). The series is generously funded by Empower California, which means it is free for eligible founders.

This is a 6-part virtual Leadership + Sales series designed for entrepreneurs who want to build scalable, well-run organizations by strengthening both their leadership foundation and revenue engine. The sessions are practical, structured, and action-oriented, helping founders improve how they operate, sell, and grow with clarity and confidence.

Across the series, participants will gain tools, templates, and frameworks focused on:

building internal operating discipline and leadership structure
validating and improving their sales approach
strengthening business development and go-to-market ex*****on
scaling responsibly with better systems and decision-making
The series begins February 11th (12:30–2:00 PM CST) and continues across six sessions.

Two steps to participate:
Step 1: Register: https://us01.z.antigena.com/l/Ha9RNbRdHdgX_zNKWhsVHRyVroFzzdc-ooP39JJCYw_CXPKY7ELIEsItVW8StD~_2QCLB07YuGY0i8Y5NGETXrY2UagMpq_gvndolkvTngydLaFJpbmot-EoY3TguIA3V7ppAJ~a00NJFS8F-8JBvySkv~jeXDkN0amEQOvvjhphwDWeIia7Pev_aDG3csJcQEMu4Vo2E6OrWNJQDkwM
Step 2: Complete the intake form: https://us01.z.antigena.com/l/fiqHSNahfsL2Mzbf71qJy0-8yOlwNbVKlJMkaiJUxwWNpxI~_kCvaKX95auMqNSWzXN0SZIuw475rAwBKmAvI_Zy3~tFPb1lXNNZtN7cv2c0uA42lt0Vc6P~2f9ty-foCh6gNF2x42HgmOWgpHO~723Cu_U9vDROkbw8QmVPljWh8iQbVjvbqwBy6lSXCrbp0qH9kVXA9s5ULKj8k0wEG9DYGtEQd1dO8gmkEXykcigOqQiQ5u5JEnn_w5geDEV7chy2YgPY5-t_pQ7KCIK2

12/01/2025

✨Happy December from OU INC! ✨

It’s officially the last month of the year, can you believe it? If you’ve still got goals you want to reach before 2025, there’s still time! 🏆

Whether you’re launching a new idea, refining your business strategy, or pushing toward a year-end milestone, December gives you one more powerful chapter to make it happen!

Let’s wrap up the year strong, stay motivated, and make these last few weeks count. You’ve got this! 💪🏼🌟

11/27/2025

OU INC wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! 😊
We’re grateful for our supportive community and the shared mission of fostering growth and opportunity.
May your day be filled with gratitude, warmth, and time spent with family 🍂❤️

11/20/2025

From Distinctive to Iconic—Read this insightful article by 💡

Why Becoming Iconic MATTERS:
⭐️ Enduring Legacy
⭐️ Emotional Connection
⭐️ Market Leadership

How to Become an Iconic Business:
🌐 Cultivate a Strong Brand Identity
🏆 Deliver Exceptional Experiences
🤝🏼 Build a Community and Foster Loyalty

Becoming iconic requires commitment, creativity, and authenticity. Let OU INC help bring YOUR business ideas to LIFE and guide you on the path from distinctive to truly ICONIC: https://hgioxpcxda.formstack.com/forms/ouinc_become_a_client_

READ THE ARTICLE HERE: https://michigansbdc.org/management-tools/why-your-business-should-strive-to-be-iconic-instead-of-just-distinctive/

10/28/2025

BEAUTIFUL rainbow spotted at by one of our tenants, 🌈

𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘸𝘴, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 —𝘈𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘒𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 😊✨🌈

10/21/2025

Innovation Partnerships recently announced the launch of the second cohort of the Accelerate Blue Foundry ‼️

The Accelerate Blue Foundry bridges the gap between startup founders and some of the most promising innovations from University of Michigan research. By connecting top entrepreneurial talent with U-M technologies, the program will accelerate the path to startup launch, fostering new ventures that have the opportunity to solve the world’s great challenges ✨

Participating entrepreneurs will be matched with promising U-M technologies, giving them a pathway to commercialization with hands-on mentorship and resources. The program runs from December 2025 through May 2026. Teams will work with inventors and the Innovation Partnerships team to develop commercialization strategies and pitch for an opportunity to launch their venture. The Accelerate Blue Fund has committed to invest at least $50,000 in each credible startup coming out of the Foundry. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with one of the nation’s leading research institutions and transform YOUR ideas into scalable ventures!

LEARN MORE about the Foundry and APPLY at: https://myumi.ch/R3y6z

Applications are due by November 5, 2025.

10/19/2025

LET’S BRING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE 💡WE HAVE WORKSPACE AVAILABLE FOR YOU ‼️

Looking for the perfect space to bring your ideas to life? At OU INC, we offer one-of-a-kind space designed to support your business success.

⭐️ INNOVATION-FOCUSED PAVILION–Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling up, our adaptable spaces give you room to build, create, and innovate.

⭐️ SHARED OFFICE SPACE–Join a collaborative and positive environment filled with like-minded entrepreneurs and access resources that drive success.

⭐️ PRIVATE OFFICE SPACE–Looking for more focus and privacy? Lease one of our secure offices tailored to help you work efficiently.

⭐️ EVENT SPACE–Host your workshops and conference meetings in our fully-equipped event rooms designed to motivate and collaborate.

OU INC is your gateway to resources, networking, and success! 
Learn more about us: https://www.oakland.edu/ouinc/
Contact us today to schedule a tour: https://forms.gle/nMHqjZ8UhgkZYxjg9

10/07/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗨 𝗜𝗡𝗖 ⚡️

Meet JUISE MOBILITY, provider of physical charging and digital infrastructures! Founded this year, JUISE is already empowering communities with its Juise Bar + Juise Pack infrastructure across the U.S to University campuses, housing complexes, and tourism companies 🚴🏼

“Reimagining e-mobility infrastructure is a compelling opportunity to reduce fire risks and promote fun, safe, environmentally friendly personal transportation.” –JUISE MOBILITY

TOP SPECIALTIES:
⭐️ Juise Bar - Smart outdoor docking, locking, and charging
⭐️ Juise Pack - Outdoor charging for any device anywhere
⭐️ Juise Fleet - Digital infrastructure for fleet operators and riders

We are proud to have Juise Mobility at OU INC, optimizing manufacturing with cutting-edge technology + 3D printing!

09/26/2025

𝗦𝗦𝗜 𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗨 𝗜𝗡𝗖 🚀

What happens when you see a better way to innovate? You create it! Introducing you to SSI! ⭐️

SSI was established in 2014 with the idea that engineering methods must evolve to meet the demands of growing complexity and rapid change. Since its launch, the company has experienced remarkable growth in colleagues, clients, capabilities, and industries, all driven by a commitment to innovation.

With a mission to modernize how the community innovates and to recognize those driving change, SSI partners with organizations that have complex systems and a desire to accelerate their innovation cycle.

It has been a pleasure to assist SSI on their entrepreneurial journey.
“OU INC has supported the business growth, great to have a place for interns and local staff.” –SSI

Would you like to be a part of an up-lifting collaborative work environment? Interested in intern programs? Starting a business? GET IN TOUCH WITH US HERE: https://hgioxpcxda.formstack.com/forms/ouinc_become_a_client_