Mobility MI

The 2024 C3 Summit in Novi showcased over 50 C3 (cleantech, climatech and circular economy) companies and the great work they are doing to develop cleantech right here in Michigan. Learn more about the recipients of the Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program: puremi.ch/3A3UbfV

Speaker alert!! ?? We're thrilled to announce that Justine Johnson, Senior Vice President & Chief Mobility Officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, will be joining us at #CoMotionLA 2024! Justine leads Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility & Electrification, where she collaborates with state government, academia, and private industry to strengthen Michigan’s mobility ecosystem. Her efforts focus on advancing #Mobility and #Electrification policies while supporting the growth of emerging mobility technologies and businesses. Join us at CoMotion LA on Nov 13-14, where Justine will participate in?three?unique sessions. Get ready to dive into topics like leveraging “reverse-pitch” programs, the latest in #UrbanAirMobility, and how strategic investments drive the future of next-gen technologies. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from one of the leading voices in the mobility space. ?? View our Speakers: https://lnkd.in/evcYgjv2 ?? View the Program: https://lnkd.in/d7_NMYnU ??? Get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/gBRfBcfT

The future of mobility is alive and well in Michigan. Thank you, everyone, for a wonderful inaugural Michigan Mobility Conference! In case you missed it... ? Congratulations to Civilized Cycles for winning the inaugural PitchMI competition. The business will receive $100K to design and manufacture ultra-light EVs. ? The state announced Changing Lanes, a new program that will enable auto workers in transition to pivot their careers into the growing advanced mobility sector. ? The Michigander Scholars program will provide new opportunities for emerging mobility tech companies to attract and retain top talent. ? Congratulations to the six recipients of the $15M Equitable Mobility Challenge, who will address mobility gaps and improve access to education, jobs, health care, food, and social opportunities. Learn more: puremi.ch/4ehXONH. Photos by Nadir Ali, Three and a Third Photo.

Welcome to the inaugural Michigan Mobility Conference! We’re excited to have you at Newlab today for a full day of exploring the transformative impact of mobility innovation. Tag us here and on X (@mobilitymi) to share what you're learning!

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be joining us at the inaugural Mobility Conference to announce the winners of the first-ever PitchMI competition! ICYMI: PitchMI is a statewide, shark-tank style competition helping innovators solve problems and address the biggest problems facing Michigan. The state, in partnership with leading organizations, will host a public competition to solicit pitches and then invest in the most innovative start-up, who will then be able to take the capital and make their audacious idea a reality. The first PitchMI competition will identify and award $100,000 to an innovative solution that transforms the way Michiganders get from point A to point B safely, affordably, and efficiently. We hope to see you at the Mobility Conference, hosted by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification! Register here: puremi.ch/3XGUaq8

Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson joins Kerissa Khan DSc, FRAeS, President of the Royal Aeronautical Society, to examine how developing countries are actively deploying advanced air mobility for a range of applications, including agriculture, education, and health.

Michigan Central, Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility Electrification, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) and Wayne State University have kicked off the MI Mobility Fellows Program, a public-private partnership dedicated to addressing critical mobility challenges and fostering innovation across the state. Its inaugural cohort of fellows is comprised of recent college graduates from around the country. Half of the fellows will spend the next 15 months supporting mobility tech startups and founders based in Newlab, and half will work with transit and economic development agencies throughout Michigan to address mobility and transportation planning challenges.

These 17 recipients of the Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program will receive $813K in total funding and technical assistance to accelerate the development of innovative mobility and electrification technologies.

Detroit put the world on wheels. Now, we’re supercharging the future of mobility. Follow Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson and explore the different ways you can get around the city using the power of batteries.

Hydrogen-powered food trucks? Sign us up! Head to Cadillac Square on Wednesday, Oct. 16 to enjoy street eats powered by a zero-emission portable hydrogen fuel cell. The event is presented by Toyota North America, the Office of Mobility Innovation at The City of Detroit and the Downtown Detroit Partnership.