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Founders in Bloom Residency

Founders in Bloom Pop-Up Residency Application

Founders in Bloom is a four-month weekday storefront residency inside Aya House in Eastern Market, located at 2055 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207, running March through June. Approved founders may operate as often as Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, using the space as a structured daytime activation to test retail concepts, offer consultations, sell products, host workshops, and build real visibility without committing to a permanent lease. This initiative does not support kitchen-based food operations, nightlife activations, or festival-style vending, and all founders are responsible for bringing their own materials, staffing, inventory, and operational setup.

We strongly recommend conducting a site visit prior to submitting payment if you have never visited Aya House. Limited slots are available. You should have thoroughly reviewed the full program details and been invited to apply. If you have not, please pause and review the necessary materials and get approval to apply before proceeding. We are unable to process refunds for this application.

Important: A payment based on your selected weekly schedule will be required at the end of this application to secure your residency. If you are not prepared to submit payment today, please return when you are ready to commit to your spring activation.

Residency Dates

Spring '26 Pilot: Mar 1 - Jun 30, 2026

Summer '26: Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2026

Fall '26: Sept 1- Nov 31, 2026

Winter '27: Dec 1 - Feb 28, 2027

Spring '7: Mar 1 - May 31, 2027

SECTION 1: Founder Information

First name

Last name

Phone

Birthday

Month

Day

Year

Must be 18 or older to submit this application. If you are under 18, please note a legal guardian will need to sign your pop up contract.

SECTION 2: Business Overview

Business Website (if applicable)

Business Instagram Handle

Briefly describe your business or organization. (150–300 words)

What products or services will you offer during your pop-up residency?

How long have you been operating?

Are you currently:

Full-time entrepreneur

Side business

Nonprofit leader

Early stage/pre-revenue idea

What did we forget to ask?

SECTION 3: Activation Plan

Which season are you planning to host your pop-up?

Important Note: If the season you are applying to is full, you will be invited to activate at the next available season or an alternate season of your choice.

Special Hours: If your hours will be anything other than 9 - 5 PM, please list your hours below. Otherwise, skip to the next question.

What will your pop-up activation look like?

Selling retail items (apparel, pre-packaged food/beverage items, wellness products, home goods, electronics, etc.)

Meeting with clients

Hosting recurring group workshops/events

Something else

Check all that apply

What are your goals for this four-month residency?

Check all that apply

SECTION 4: Logistics & Compliance

Will you be selling any of the following? (If you select any of these items STOP and call/text 313-217-1268 to get approval before continuing)

Will you have valid business insurance for the duration of your pop up residency?

Yes (required)

Email a copy of your general liability insurance to hello@ayahouse.org or upload in the field below. List MotorCity Mimosa LLC as an additional insured

Check here to acknowledge you are solely responsible for bringing & setting up your own displays, signage, staffing, and inventory during your residency.

Check here to acknowledge you are open to having your business featured in Aya House marketing and to respond to requests for testimonials to support this effort.

Submit Application

Use the options below to submit payment for your pop up residency.

$1,000 for up to 2 days/week

$1,500 for 3 days/week

$2,000 for 4 days/week

$2,500 for 5 days/week

Residency Fee

Enter the amount of your residency fee based on the number of days/week your residency will be active. You must remove all items from the storefront premises or place in appropriate storage areas for any days your residency is not active. Do not click submit unless you are prepared to make a payment. All payments are final and will not be refunded under any circumstances including if you decide to cancel your pop-up activation, reduce the number of days, or be moved to an alternate season.

Proof of business liability insurance

Signature

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