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Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium

The Michigan Autonomous Drone System Industry Consortium is a statewide initiative designed to strengthen collaboration across Michigan’s drone ecosystem. Through this program, OEMs, component manufacturers, and material suppliers come together to share resources, address supply chain gaps, and align on R&D and workforce priorities. By fostering connections and supporting innovation, the consortium positions Michigan as a leader in scaling autonomous drone technologies and domestic manufacturing.

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Southeast Michigan Sustainable & Resilient Supplier Program

The SE Michigan Sustainable & Resilient Supplier Program helps small and medium-sized manufacturers navigate increasing customer requirements, regulatory pressures, and climate-related risks. As large OEMs push sustainability and emissions requirements down the supply chain, many Michigan suppliers lack the resources to respond — putting their competitiveness and survivability at risk. This program provides the technical assistance, tools, and ecosystem connections suppliers need to reduce emissions, adopt advanced technologies, and diversify into new markets — positioning SE Michigan’s economy for long-term success.

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Idea to Product HardTech Accelerator

Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Gilbert Family Foundation, presents the Idea to Product (I2P) HardTech Accelerator—a 12-week hybrid program for TRL 4+ founders developing physical products or hardware-enabled solutions. The I2P program is designed to help validate product-market fit, demonstrate early commercial traction through pilots, sharpen value propositions, de-risk design and engineering, and prepare for scalable commercialization through mentorship, tools, and access to experts and founders who have scaled their own products.

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C3 Accelerator

Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy launched the C3 Accelerator. This program is designed to support companies that focus on Cleantech, Climatech, and Circular Economy solutions in Michigan.

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Defense Hardtech Accelerator

The Defense Hardtech Accelerator provides support and resources to companies with promising solutions for both military and commercial applications. The program’s mission is to rapidly advance the technical maturity of these innovations and initiate domestic manufacturing, addressing critical national security needs and bridging supply chain gaps essential for U.S. resilience.

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Design for Michigan Manufacturing

Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the City of Southfield, launched as the only state-backed incubator program dedicated exclusively to hardware technologies, spanning physical products, advanced materials, and manufacturing technologies

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Industry 4.0 Accelerator

The Industry 4.0 Accelerator, a partnership between Centrepolis Accelerator and Lean Rocket Lab, helps Michigan manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 technologies to modernize operations and drive efficiency. This program equips companies with the tools to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and increase global competitiveness. By fostering the integration of advanced digital and smart manufacturing technologies, the Industry 4.0 Accelerator empowers manufacturers to stay at the forefront of innovation.

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Make it in Michigan Prototype Grant Program

Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the State of Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification & Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity, launched round three of the Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant program. This program offers funding to promising mobility and electrification technology companies, supporting their product development in collaboration with Michigan-based firms. This program is committed to advancing innovation across Michigan’s mobility and electrification sectors, emphasizing opportunities for startups, established firms, and disadvantaged businesses in distressed or rural communities, as well as companies relocating or expanding within Michigan.

Application deadline: July 12, 2026

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Programs

Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium

Southeast Michigan Sustainable & Resilient Supplier Program

Idea to Product HardTech Accelerator

C3 Accelerator

Defense Hardtech Accelerator

Design for Michigan Manufacturing

Industry 4.0 Accelerator

Make it in Michigan Prototype Grant Program