Michigan on the Move

The state is luring businesses with a strong tech talent pool and economic development programs.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: A Case for Driverless Shuttles

Slower-moving autonomous shuttles and light-rail trains could boost public acceptance of self-driving vehicle.

Where Digital Meets Physical

Pratt Miller shares how they are staying connected in an evolving automotive industry.

Detroit Startup Airspace Link Builds Advanced Digital Drone Infrastructure with Industry Partner Detroit Aerotropolis

Partnership to pave the way for Future UPS, Amazon and Alphabet’s Wing Drone deliveries.

Michigan awards $1.7 million in grants to expand electric vehicle charging network across the state

Drivers of electric vehicles will have more locations to recharge their vehicle’s batteries as they travel across Michigan because of $1.7 million in grants awarded by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Shaping and Protecting the Future of Mobility

Michigan is not only the hotbed of mobility advancements—it is driving cybersecurity forward, too

Michigan, Tops For Robots At Last Count, Hopes To Keep Rising With PlanetM

Detroit has long been known as the Motor City. Maybe “Michigan: the Robot State” will catch on?

Corktown mobility studios created by tie-up of Ford, Brooklyn tech center

A partnership between Ford Motor Co. and Brooklyn-based tech center Newlab will bring two studios focused on mobility to the Michigan Central campus in Corktown.

Mobility Innovation in the Face of COVID-19

In response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) acted swiftly to expand existing initiatives and develop new relief programs to help small businesses, communities and entrepreneurs weather the immediate crisis, while continuing to look toward the economic recovery efforts that will enable long-term prosperity for all.

Tech Companies Pivot to Support Michigan’s Arsenal of Innovation

As home to the highest concentration of engineering talent in the nation and high-caliber startups driving the future of mobility, Michigan has the skilled workforce and high-tech expertise needed to support the growing Arsenal of Innovation.