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Once a hub for automobiles and Motown, Michigan has new promising industries carrying it into a technological future. Manufacturing is still king, however. Ford, General Motors, and Lear take the top spots in Michigan for the number of employees. That has meant opportunities in “advanced manufacturing” — developing technology to help factories become more efficient, safe, and profitable. A related passion in a state with cities like Pontiac and Cadillac? Advanced Automotive tech. Ann Arbor’s own May Mobility, for example, is pioneering the self-driving car.
Alternative energy is also promising returns in Michigan’s future, including solar and wind energy. In Ann Arbor, the top-ranked University of Michigan helps spur innovative industries. Here in “Tree Town,” it’s no wonder research is underway helping reduce industry’s effects on the climate.
Detroit’s meeting place for tech startups, they’ve helped generate $172 million in investment and create 1,600 jobs.
Ann Arbor’s startup organization has incubator, accelerator, and boot camp programs to serve various local organizations. Known primarily for life sciences and biotechnology, they have diverse programs in multiple industries.
If advanced manufacturing makes you excited to call Michigan home, this is the accelerator for you. They are focused on manufacturing tech, and the accelerator programs, networking, and pitch contests all promise to connect startups with the resources they need. Centrepolis even have the world’s first manufacturing tech program that pairs startups with Michigan manufacturing firms (in partnership with two other local incubator/accelerator programs).
Michigan’s top accelerators buzz with programs in advanced manufacturing, and this is no exception. But they also have co-working space, networking, and mentoring from their hub in Jackson.
Michael Seibel CEO at Y Combinator
Jason Ovryn Co-founder & COO at Carry