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Centrepolis Accelerator September Newsletter

Last chance to register for the ManuTech Innovation Summit — join industry leaders, OEMs, suppliers, investors, and policymakers for a day focused on rebuilding U.S. manufacturing capacity. You’ll hear panels on onshoring and supply-chain resilience, a fireside chat on taking prototypes to production, handson demos and technical workshops. Register now to secure your spot and help accelerate domestic hardtech scale-up!

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Centrepolis Accelerator August Newsletter

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Eric Keipper Eric Keipper , Head of Engineering at Slate Auto Munro Munro , founder of Munro & Associates Munro & Associates Slate Auto , and Sandy Sandy . Together, they’ll explore Slate’s journey to date, lessons learned in scaling breakthrough technologies, and what’s ahead for the future of EVs. This conversation will give attendees a unique look into how innovators like Slate are helping to shape the next era of mobility and U.S. manufacturing. Don’t miss this highlight of the ManuTech Summit!

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Centrepolis Accelerator July Newsletter

The Domestic Manufacturing Innovation Summit brings together the country’s most influential voices across industry, investment, and government to shape the future of U.S. manufacturing. Join us for a full day of insights, networking, and matchmaking focused on accelerating domestic innovation, strengthening supply chain resilience, and driving forward industrial sustainability.

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Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU Receives $800k Investment from the Gilbert Family Foundation

Gilbert Family Foundation and the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University today announced a new investment to launch the Idea to Product program, designed to support entrepreneurs in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park.

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Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU Launches an Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium (ASIC)

Centrepolis Accelerator @ Lawrence Technological University is proud to announce the launch of the Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium (ASIC)—an essential initiative to position Michigan as a national leader in the autonomous systems sector.

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Centrepolis Accelerator May Newsletter

Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Office of Future Mobility & Electrification (OFME) and the Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI), is excited to announce the launch of the Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program.

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State of Michigan Announces New Round of "Make It in Michigan" Mobility Prototyping Grants with a Focus on Autonomous Systems and Critical Technologies that Address Domestic Supply Chain Gaps

Led by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and the Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI), in partnership with Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, the program offers grant awards of up to $100,000 per company, with a total funding pool of $2 million available dedicated for product development of mobility technology.

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Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU receives $100,000 grant to support the Hardtech Accelerator for diverse entrepreneurs in Southeast Michigan

Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU has received a $100,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to further its mission of accelerating the growth of Michigan’s high-tech manufacturing startups. This funding will support the accelerator’s work with undercapitalized hardtech companies, helping bring innovative physical products to market.

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Centrepolis Accelerator April Newsletter

We’re proud to announce that Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with mHUB, has been awarded funding from the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN²)! This collaboration will help early-stage startups in Michigan and Illinois developing advanced energy technologies by strengthening manufacturing readiness and building resilient supply chains.

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Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Announces 2025 Strategic Award Winners

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), an energy technology program funded by Wells Fargo and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announced its 2025 Channel Partner Strategic Award winners today. With $1 million in funding, this year’s awards support seven national projects, focusing on commercialization and pilot opportunities to drive advanced energy innovation.

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Centrepolis Accelerator March Newsletter

We were thrilled to bring several of our Industry 4.0 Accelerator portfolio companies to General Motors Innovation Day. This incredible opportunity allowed them to showcase cutting-edge solutions for automotive manufacturing and connect with GM— a true leader in mobility, safety, and sustainability.

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Centrepolis Accelerator 2024 Impact Report

At long last, the time has come for Hardtech and Domestic Manufacturing growth in 2025! After years of underinvesting in hardtech innovation with investors leaning into software…after years of state and federal governments overlooking the importance of manufacturing of critical materials and components for growth markets such as electrification…after years of overlooking the importance of small to medium sized manufacturers to remain resilient to help our country complete on a global stage and support our commercial and defense sectors…we now have concentration of both strategy and resources to invest in this important sector.

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Resources

Centrepolis Accelerator September Newsletter

Centrepolis Accelerator August Newsletter

Centrepolis Accelerator July Newsletter

Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU Receives $800k Investment from the Gilbert Family Foundation

Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU Launches an Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium (ASIC)

Centrepolis Accelerator May Newsletter

State of Michigan Announces New Round of "Make It in Michigan" Mobility Prototyping Grants with a Focus on Autonomous Systems and Critical Technologies that Address Domestic Supply Chain Gaps

Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU receives $100,000 grant to support the Hardtech Accelerator for diverse entrepreneurs in Southeast Michigan

Centrepolis Accelerator April Newsletter

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Announces 2025 Strategic Award Winners

Centrepolis Accelerator March Newsletter

Centrepolis Accelerator 2024 Impact Report