Barcos Institute
Our Milestones to Date
Incorporation
Incorporated as Barcos Institute, Inc. on July 15, 2024.
National Recognition
Recognized as a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Sponsor on February 17, 2025.
Pitch Competition
Selected as Finalists in the Wayne State Mike Ilitch School of Business Startup Technology Pitch Competition on February 25, 2025.
Ecosystem Integration
Accepted into active membership at TechTown, Wayne State's business incubator and coworking space, in April 2025.
State-Level Funding
Selected for funding through the State of Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund for the Fiscal Year 2025, Cycle 2.
Product
Developed a functional prototype of the consumer-facing map and the "Google-style" business listing card, complete with verification badges.
Partnership
Initiated active conversations with both the City of Detroit (BSEED) and the State of Michigan (LARA) regarding API access to licensing data.
Customer Validation
Validated market need with 10 Letters of Intent from local businesses.