Nurturing physical product development in Michigan.

Shark Tank

A nationwide search to discover the next successful entrepreneur, inventor, businessperson, creator and innovator.

Technology Commercialization Fund

$30M funding opportunity that leverages funding in the applied energy programs to mature promising energy technologies with the potential for high impact across DOE's Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment (RDD&D) Continuum.

The U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Inclusion Award

A grant awarded to entrepreneurs who are female and/or people of color and who are building innovative companies that benefit the environment, create jobs, and drive economic development.

Centrepolis Accelerator January 2023 Newsletter

As we move into the new year, there is a bright future ahead for HardTech! Let’s see what we can make in 2023!

Centrepolis Accelerator November 2022 Newsletter

Centrepolis Accelerator is pleased to welcome our new COO, Pedro Guillen. Pedro brings 20 years of experience providing technical and innovation consulting supporting NPD and advanced technology deployment for mobility and advanced manufacturing firms.

LTU, DOE-supported Heartland Climate Tech Partnership launches new resource database

The Heartland Climate Tech Partnership announced that it has officially launched a new resource database for innovative climate tech and clean energy businesses across the Greater Midwest Region.

Centrepolis Accelerator September 2022 Newsletter

Centrepolis Accelerator is pleased to announce a $1.5M investment made by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to support the Design for Michigan Manufacturing (DFMM), an economic development program designed to develop and launch products made in Michigan.

C3 Summit Event Recap

Centrepolis Accelerator showcased the best-in-class cleantech companies and leaders at the C3 Summit. Over 250 participants were in attendance, virtual and in-person, to hear from 10 innovative cleantech and circular economy companies, as well as impactful discussions on the ever-changing clean energy landscape.

C3 SUMMIT POST-EVENT RECAP VIDEO

LTU's Centrepolis Accelerator awarded $1.5M state grant to help make more products in Michigan

The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has received a $1.5 million Design for Michigan Manufacturing program grant to continue its mission of developing and launching more manufactured goods made in Michigan.

Michigan's clean energy future on display at C3 Summit

State and federal officials are bullish on the ability of industry in the United States in general, and Michigan in particular, to meet the challenges of “decarbonizing” the economy to combat climate change and clean up the environment.

Federal, state officials to attend C3 Summit for cleantech companies led by LTU's Centrepolis Accelerator

At a time when lawmakers in Washington D.C. just passed a $370 billion clean energy and climate bill, the largest climate investment in US history – Michigan’s cleantech leaders will gather on Aug. 25 for a C3 Summit, focused on climate technology.

Micro Makers Evolution Lab Pitch Event Summary

Micro Maker Evolution Lab Pitch Event RecapTen Michigan-based hardware companies pitched their physical products to...