Bluebird Studios and Ann Arbor SPARK
Michigan Games Entrepreneurship Race 2026
April 19-May 5, 2026
In-Person @ Ann Arbor, MI
Remote Online via Discord
Collaborators and Sponsors
Conference Organizers
Event Organizer
Michigan Startup
Bluebird Studios
Ann Arbor, MI
Title Sponsor
Michigan SmartZones
Ann Arbor SPARK
Ann Arbor, MI
Games and Projects Showcase Host
Ann Arbor District Library
AADL - Downtown Branch
Ann Arbor, MI
Esports Host
Washtenaw Community College
WCC Esports
Ann Arbor, MI and Ypsilanti, MI
Conference Corporate Sponsors:
C3 Technology Advisors
Actionable, Informed Technology Consulting
Byron Center, MI
Michigan Ecosystem Sponsors:
Michigan Startups
Savings Coach
Educate and Motivate You To Build Savings
Troy, MI
Melron Electronics
Computer Repair Service Tech Shop
Adrian, MI and Tecumseh, MI
MeetYourClass
Community and College Roommate Finder
Detroit, MI
Azure Ravens Entertainment
Indie Game Development Studio
Ypsilanti, MI
(Confirmed sponsor, logo soon to be added)
Jacobs Entertainment
Mobile Games Startup
Jackson, MI
TheLuxArk
Game Dev Artist Placement Agency
Novi, MI
Games That Matter
Board Game Publisher
New York, US
(founded by a UMich alumnus)
Omilian Advisory Group
Professional IT/Business Advising
Plymouth, MI
(Logo TBD to be added)
Michigan Ecosystem:
Collaborators and Sponsors
University of Michigan
WolverineSoft
Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Technological University
Husky Game Development (HGD)
Houghton, MI
Michigan State University
MSU Research Foundation
Lansing, MI
University of Michigan
WolverineSoft Studio
Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan State University
Spartasoft
Lansing, MI
Northwestern Michigan College
NMC Esports
Traverse City, MI
Eastern Michigan University
Simulation, Animation, Gaming (SAG)
Ypsilanti, MI
Oakland University
Office of the CIO/UTS
Auburn Hills, MI and Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan Small Business Development Center
SBDC Tech Team
Grand Rapids, MI (GVSU) and Kalamazoo, MI
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Office of the CSO / ITS Department
Dearborn, MI
Northwestern Michigan College
Office of the President/Executives
Traverse City, MI
Eastern Michigan University
Game Developers Guild (GDG)
Ypsilanti, MI
University of Michigan
MDraw Club
Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan State University
MSU GameDev
Lansing, MI
Michigan State University
Spartasoft Studio
Lansing, MI
Northwestern Michigan College
Office of Possibilities (OOPS)
Traverse City, MI
Lawrence Technological University
College of Architecture and Design
Southfield, MI
Ferris State University
Digital Animation and Game Design (DAGD)
Big Rapids, MI
Registration
If you plan to participate in The Bluebird Studios and Ann Arbor SPARK
Michigan Games Entrepreneurship Race 2026 as a developer or Esports participant,
Then fill out the information below to register as a participant!
(NOTE: you do NOT need to register to view the end-of-event public game showcase
on May 5th from 4pm-7pm EDT @ AADL Downtown linked here)
(NOTE: if you’re looking to be a sponsor let us know check this sponsorship packet out linked here!)
NOTE - Registration is now closed. Filling out the form after April 26, 2026 @ noon EDT will not get you registered.
Email us below if you’re interested in participating.
Registration Support:
(231) 735-6923
paul@bluebirdstudios.org