NEI Micro Makers Evolution Lab
New Economy Initiative and Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University are working together to help invigorate the entrepreneurial business spirit within the Wayne County community. Micro Makers Evolution Lab will help underserved and/or underrepresented micro makers to create market viable products.
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What We Do
Centrepolis provides impactful business and technical assistance to small businesses, specifically makers of physical products and small manufacturers of goods located in Wayne County. Micro Makers Evolution Lab is open to qualified startups, established small businesses, inventors, and product developers.
Program Eligibility:
- Wayne County business or willing to relocate
- Currently developing a physical product
- Less than 50 employees
How We Do It
Centrepolis will assist by providing access to the following:
- Product design & prototyping, testing, tooling & manufacturing
- Marketing, business, & sales strategy support
- Entrepreneurship training
- Intellectual property (i.e. patents, trademarks, copyrights)
- Funding opportunities