The TiE Detroit is partnering with Lawrence Technological University to poll our membership about the resources needed to get businesses throughout the region interested and involved with innovation and entrepreneurship across Michigan.

We are encouraging you to participate and take the Lawrence Tech Innovation & Entrepreneurship Needs Assessment Survey sponsored by a U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration grant.

The aim of this project is to identify the availability of, and gaps in, resources needed by individuals (including displaced workers, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, small business owners, venture capitalists, corporate R&D, and business support organizations) that are critical to spur innovations, entrepreneurship and new business creation in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region.

Once you have completed the survey, please pass it along to friends and colleagues.

Surveys will be collected through June 30, 2010.

Please note: Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary. There are no right or wrong answers and you may stop at any time. All answer will remain completely anonymous, and you do not have to answer any question. The survey is comprised of 7 sections and can be completed in approximately 10-15 minutes. When you have completed the survey, you will be asked if you are willing to be contacted for a follow-up interview.