Hands-On Science & Entrepreneurship Programs

Detroit CHEMpreneurIST is a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing inclusive, hands-on STEEAM and entrepreneurship programs for K–12 students of all abilities through schools, after-school programs, and community partnerships.

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Rooted in Detroit.

Focused on equitable access to STEEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Arts, and Mathematics) education.

We envision a Detroit where young people use the tools of chemistry and entrepreneurship to turn passion into purpose, creating community-driven businesses while expanding economic opportunity for everyone. 

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Our Partners

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Downtown Detroit Partnership
Michigan Science Center
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Green Living Science logo featuring three green leaves and the text 'Green Living Science'
Detroit Public Schools Community District logo with sun rising over a hill and the slogan 'Students Rise. We All Rise.'
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Boys and Girls Club Southeastern Michigan
Centers For Family Development
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Accelerate to Great
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan
Central Detroit Christian Community Development
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Belle Isle Nature Center
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TRIO logo with the tagline 'UPWARD BOUND' underneath.
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City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Dept
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Black Girls Do Science
Build Institute
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4th Space.Tech
CLOZTALK
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Share Detroit logo featuring a colorful, circular, abstract design above the words "share DETROIT" in purple text.
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Logo of Friends of the Detroit River featuring a white heron, a fish, a water scene with plants, and the website 'www.detroitriver.org'.
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Why This Work Matters

Too many young people lack access to hands-on STEEAM learning and real-world entrepreneurship experiences. Detroit CHEMpreneurIST bridges that gap by giving students opportunities to create, experiment, and build confidence through learning that connects science, creativity, and community.

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Donations support materials, program delivery, and equitable access to hands-on STEEAM and entrepreneurship education for Detroit youth.

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