
C3 Accelerator
Centrepolis Accelerator’s C3 program is designed to support companies that focus on Cleantech, Climatech, and Circular Economy solutions.
What we do
We support growth-stage cleantech, climatech, and circular economy businesses and drive the adoption of their technology in Michigan. This includes supporting the development and manufacturing of these products to achieve a significant economic multiplier effect and sustain Michigan’s global competitiveness.
How we do it
The C3 Accelerator offers grants, investments, and services to support product development and scaling of Cleantech, Climatech, and Circular Economy technologies. The funding supports key business and technical milestones tailored to individual company needs.
Eligibility:
- Must be a technical level readiness 5-9
- Technologies must demonstrate a positive impact on energy efficiency, generate renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase recycling/upcycling
- Must show strong market potential
- Must have defensible intellectual property
Benefits
- Funding
- Pilot and demonstration cost share
- Connections
- Fundraising
- Access to experts in residence
- Product design, engineering, and prototyping services
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