{"id":92,"date":"2026-07-14T11:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/?page_id=92"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:39:18","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/in-business-directory\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">[IN] Business Directory<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/youth-entrepreneurship\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Youth Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/umake-the-change\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">UMake the Change<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/faqs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/resources\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/webinars\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Webinars<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/innovation-incubator\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What is a co-working space?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is where you can meet clients and work during normal business hours. This study space has all the perks of the bookstore or coffee shop without making you purchase anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A co-working space is a place for entrepreneurs and the public to escape the distractions of working at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a laptop or tablet, you can use the free Wi-Fi to complete assignments. The space also has whiteboards, projection screens, a flat-screen TV, social enterprise periodicals, and a business reference library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Innovation Incubator is housed inside the co-work space at the Northbank Center.<br>Northbank Center<br>432 N. Saginaw Street<br>Suite 207<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What does it cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All services are offered at no cost.<br><br>[IN] is funded by the University of Michigan-Flint and the C.S. Mott Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What hours are the Incubator and co-working space open?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Incubator is open to the public on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours may be reduced. The Incubator is closed during holidays and campus closings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Can I walk in?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.&nbsp;Individuals or groups wanting to use the space may contact Kelli Catrell at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:kellsull@umich.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kellsull@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to make&nbsp;a&nbsp;reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Who can get access to resources?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any student or member of the public can apply for business planning assistance from the Innovation Incubator and enjoy use of the co-work space and other resources. After a consultation with the Innovation Incubator, businesses and nonprofits may qualify for additional resources, such as a mailing address or mentoring by UM-Flint faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Can I hold a meeting in the space?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Groups affiliated with the Office of Economic Development and Community Engagement that work collaboratively with the community may reserve the classroom area for meetings and classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint faculty working on collaborative community projects are encouraged to hold classes in the space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Innovation Incubator is an active co-work space, so it is likely that other individuals may also be working in the space while your meeting is held.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To request a reservation, contact the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/oed\/contact-us\/\">Office of Economic Development and Community Engagement<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a co-working space? 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