News & Events

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.

Michigan’s Culture of Innovation Drives the Next Generation of Consumer Technologies

For more than 100 years, Michigan has fostered a culture based on innovative thinking and generations’ worth of manufacturing know-how to bring futuristic technologies to life.

Ford’s $1.45 Billion Investment Closes Out a Year Driven by Mobility Innovation in Michigan

Michigan bookends 2019 with two large-scale transformational mobility projects, solidifying state’s expertise in developing future mobility solutions

Innovative Israeli mobility companies complete successful visit to Michigan

The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's PlanetM program and the Israeli Economic Mission, announces the successful visit of 11 mobility-focused technology start-up companies from Israel to key mobility sites in Southeast Michigan, to learn about business growth opportunities in Michigan in the mobility industry.

How Public and Private Partnerships Power the Future of Mobility

Think about your daily transit routine. Did you drive your vehicle down a public highway? It's likely you passed your state's Department of Transportation maintenance crews fixing the road along the way. Perhaps you took a city bus to get downtown. Maybe you called an Uber to get to the next destination, which wouldn't have been an option without the state making ride-sharing legal.

Startup seeks to keep emergency vehicles safe on the streets

Fire trucks in Grand Rapids, Mich., are now equipped with devices developed by HAAS Alert that track their locations, which are then wirelessly reported to cloud servers in real time.

Michigan brings its smart cities together for state-wide change

To be part of the future–whether it’s autonomous cars and shared mobility or advanced healthcare and sustainable communities — it takes intelligent infrastructure and support. Like what’s being created in Michigan.

The Dating Game: How Governments and Companies Flirt With Each Other...and the Future of Mobility

Trevor Pawl, SVP-Business Innovation at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, talks about the future of mobility.

Cybersecurity Ecosystems Necessary to Ensure Tech Security

AI comes with security risks that need to be addressed to ensure safety and security.