Mobility Prototype Grant

Grant Information

OFME has identified prototyping and manufacturing support as a key gap in economic development services for the mobility industry. By addressing this need, the State of Michigan can support the attraction and retention of emerging mobility companies in Michigan, drive new business to Michigan manufacturers, and better align with priorities related to bolstering local supply chains.

The new Mobility Prototype Grant will award grant funding to promising mobility and electrification technology companies to support their product development with Michigan based firms. The grant program will support both startups and established firms with emerging mobility and cleantech systems across all transportation modes (air, ground, marine, off-road) throughout the State of Michigan. The program will also dedicate services and funding to disadvantaged businesses, firms in distressed or rural communities, and companies relocating to Michigan or opening new operations in the State.

OFME is partnering with Centrepolis Accelerator and Lawrence Technological University on the Mobility Prototype Grant. As one of Michigan’s leading organizations supporting hardware entrepreneurs, Centrepolis Accelerator will award up to $50,000 to at least eight companies, focusing technical assistance services on: Product Development, Prototyping, Product Testing, and Manufacturing Readiness.

Application

The grant application is now closed. Please stay tuned for more information to be announced soon.

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