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Detroit-Based Venture Ecosystem

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We don't just fund ideas—we build them. A venture creation ecosystem where founders, builders, and capital work together.

8+

Active Ventures

0%

Upfront Fees

Detroit

HQ, Global Reach

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Detroit cityscape

Based in Detroit.

Building the future from the city of reinvention.

Our Thesis

Ideas Need
Infrastructure

Most founders fail not because of bad ideas, but because they lack the builders, capital, and operational support to execute.

Innovation Labs & Ventures exists to solve this. We operate three interconnected arms that work together to transform concepts into real companies.

Builders Cohort

Founder development program with specialists & support

Labs

Internal R&D for long-term infrastructure projects

Venture Capital

Funding arm for BC & Labs ventures

Modern workspace
The Program

Builders Cohort

Where ideas become companies. Not an accelerator—an ecosystem.

01

Ideation

Validate your problem, discover customers, create your roadmap.

02

Build

MVP development with engineering support and architecture review.

03

Launch

Go to market with marketing campaigns and customer acquisition.

04

Scale

Optimize operations with DevOps, monitoring, and iteration.

No Membership Fees.
No Upfront Capital Required.

Builders Cohort earns participation in the ventures it helps build. If we don't add value, we don't earn equity. Our success is directly tied to yours.

Fixed Base + Milestone Bonuses

Builder (You)45-50%
Specialists (4 roles)2-6%
Platform25%
Reserved Pool10%

Fixed shares—no negotiation. Bonuses unlock at milestones.

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Real People, Real Ventures

Built by founders, for founders.

Every member of our team has built and shipped products. We understand the journey.

Our Work

The Portfolio

Every venture built using the same infrastructure now available to you.

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Technology
Tech

Technology & Infrastructure

Operating systems and trust layers that power the ecosystem.

  • Identity & workflow platforms
  • Blockchain verification systems
  • Programmable incentive networks
Urban mobility
Mobility

Mobility & Urban Living

Transportation and housing for the future city.

  • Smart city transit solutions
  • Affordable housing development
  • Builder residency programs
Culture and lifestyle
Culture

Lifestyle & Culture

Community-driven experiences that build engagement.

  • Hospitality & membership clubs
  • On-demand creative services
  • Culture-forward dining concepts
Join Us

Join the Ecosystem

Two paths to participate—lead a project as a Builder or contribute your skills as a Specialist.

I Have an Idea

Builder

Lead your project through all 4 phases—from ideation to scale.

  • 45% base + 5% validation bonus = 50% max
  • Full Builders Cohort access
  • 4 specialist roles matched per phase
  • 6-month validation + continued support
Apply as Builder
I Want to Contribute

Specialist

Join projects at your phase—earn equity + milestone bonus, or stipend.

  • Ideation Mentor — Phase 1 (2-3%)
  • Engineer — Phase 2 (4-6%)
  • Marketing — Phase 3 (2-4%)
  • DevOps — Phase 4 (1-2%)
Join as Specialist
Workspace

Ready to Build?

Whether you're a founder with an idea, a builder looking to contribute, or an investor seeking deal flow—there's a place for you.

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