Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant Program

The Make it in Michigan Prototyping Grant Program is investing $1.7 million in startups developing the next generation of mobility and defense technologies. Selected companies receive up to $100,000 in non-dilutive grant funding to advance their prototyping work in Michigan. No equity. No strings. Just capital to help you build.

Applications are open through July 12 across three challenge tracks. Each track is focused on dual-use innovations with both commercial and defense applications that strengthen Michigan’s manufacturing ecosystem and domestic supply chains.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE:

• Grant Award Up to $100,000 per startup
• Total Pool $1.7 million in available funding
• Application Deadline July 12
• Focus Dual-use mobility and defense technologies
• Eligible Applicants Startups with prototyping-ready innovations
• Priority Criteria Dual-use potential, Michigan supply chain impact

APPLICATION LINK Make it in Michigan Prototype Grant Program | Centrepolis Accelerator

Three challenge tracks are open for applications:

• Autonomous Systems: UGVs, AMRs, UAVs, VTOLs, marine drones, and the subsystems behind them
• Critical Mobility Components: Electric drive systems, batteries, sensing, power electronics, control systems, and EV charging infrastructure
• Open Innovation: Any mobility solution with dual commercial and defense potential across land, air, water, and rail

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