Back to ABLE

Vendor & Creative Application

Detroit Has
Always Made
World-Class Work.

ABLE curates 12 to 20 brands per market — selected for quality, cultural alignment, and readiness. This application is short by design. We want to hear your voice, not read a pitch deck.

Takes less than 5 minutes to complete
Rolling review — no deadline, apply now
Response within 10 business days
Accepted brands travel with A.B.L.E. as we expand globally
01 — Who You Are

Tell us about yourself.

Basic contact information. We’ll use your email to follow up — nothing else.

02 — Your Brand

Tell us about what you make.

Your brand name and the category that best describes your work.

Sustainable Fashion
Food & Beverage
Visual Art
Handcraft & Design
Wellness & Beauty
Music & Media
03 — Three Questions

Let us hear your voice.

Keep it honest. Short answers are fine — we’re reading for authenticity, not length.

What do you make, and what makes it yours?
Describe your product or craft in your own words. What sets it apart?
300 characters remaining
Where are you in your journey right now?
Are you just starting? Established locally? Ready to scale? Be honest — we work with makers at every stage.
300 characters remaining
Why ABLE? Why now?
What is it about A.B.L.E.’s mission that resonates with what you’re building?
300 characters remaining
04 — Review & Submit

One last look.

Make sure everything looks right before you submit. We’ll follow up at the email you provided.

Your Application
Name—
Email—
Location—
Brand—
Category—
What you make—
Your journey—
Why ABLE—

Your application is reviewed by the A.B.L.E. team — not an algorithm. We read every one.

✦

You’re in
the orbit.

Your application has been received. The A.B.L.E. team reviews every submission personally and will be in touch within 10 business days. In the meantime — keep building.

Return to A.B.L.E. →