Advanced Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Design for Michigan Manufacturing (DFMM) is an economic development program, accepting applications on a rolling basis, aimed at increasing the production of Michigan-made products. DFMM provides essential design for manufacturability services to ensure products and technologies are durable, reliable, and cost-effective, supporting the growth of sustainable businesses.
- I4.0 Implementation Grant is MEDC’s Industry 4.0 grant program that provides 50% reimbursement for qualifying I4.0 technology costs up to $25,000. Proposed projects must take place at a Michigan manufacturing facility.
Innovation
- Emerging Technologies Fund provides matching dollars to support the commercialization of SBIR/STTR projects in Michigan.
- ID Ventures provides early-stage investment capital to high-tech startups.
Project DIAMoND – Phase 2 offers 250 businesses a grant-funded opportunity to receive a state-of-the-art 3D printer and hands-on training at the Digital Transformation Center in Auburn Hills, MI, with a rolling submission deadline to apply.
Mobility
- The Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Fund is accepting submissions on a rolling basis. Designed to support projects that validate feasibility, generate critical data, and accelerate AAM growth in Michigan, the fund focuses on initiatives with clear potential impact to the state.
- Detroit Transportation Innovation Zone provides funding to streamline and support adaptive permitting for innovators deploying advanced mobility solutions, bridging the gap between regulatory compliance and cutting-edge technology in Detroit’s mobility landscape.
- Evergreen Climate Innovations 501vc ® Investment Fund invests in early-stage climate tech startups in the greater Midwest region, with mobility being one of their qualifying climate tech sector categories.
- The Global Automotive and Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) has opened applications for its 17th annual competition. Sponsored by MI Innovation Alliance and SAE International, GAMIC provides early-stage automotive and mobility companies with access to rapid commercialization assistance. Focused on accelerating innovation in the industry, GAMIC aims to shorten the path to market for mobility startups. Applications close on December 1, 2024.
- Michigan EGLE: Charge Up Michigan is building a statewide DC fast-charging network, supporting EV infrastructure with funding for equipment, installation, and site preparation to enable seamless long-distance EV travel across Michigan and into neighboring states and Canada.
- Michigan Mobility Funding Platform provides grants to mobility and electrification companies looking to deploy their technology solutions in Michigan.
- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Innovation Hub is accepting applications through December 20. Offering up to $10 million in federal funding, the program supports early-stage R&D to address material criticality for energy innovations reliant on critical materials like rare earth elements, gallium, and copper.
- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs are accepting applications through February 26. These competitive, non-dilutive funding programs support small businesses in advancing Federal R&D.
Sustainability
- American Made Challenges represent more than 10 offices within the Department of Energy, 200 industry organizations, and $100M in cash prizes and provide support across 30+ unique challenge areas including solar, water, geothermal, buildings, hydrogen, transportation, manufacturing, and tech transition.
- Chloe Capital invests in seed-stage women-led technology companies with climate tech solutions.
- Energy Foundation Grants have a mission to secure a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis, with a comprehensive approach that advances energy efficiency and renewable energy in the power, transportation, and buildings sectors.
- Evergreen Climate Innovations 501vc ® Investment Fund invests in early-stage climate tech startups in the greater Midwest region, with climate tech being one of their sector categories.
- Michigan EGLE: Charge Up Michigan is building a statewide DC fast-charging network, supporting EV infrastructure with funding for equipment, installation, and site preparation to enable seamless long-distance EV travel across Michigan and into neighboring states and Canada.
- NextCycle Michigan Accelerator Program applications are open through November 15, seeking projects focused on organic material recovery and breakthrough recycling technologies—welcoming Israeli applicants with plans to operate in Michigan.
