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Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program is sponsored by State of Michigan (Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI)).
This program provides technical services and financial support to startups and established companies working across all modes of mobility (air, ground, and sea), with a focus on uncrewed autonomous systems, critical mobility components addressing domestic supply chain gaps, and other breakthrough mobility innovations.
Preference is given to applicants committed to developing, piloting, and manufacturing their technologies in Michigan, particularly those with dual-purpose (commercial and defense) applications.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Startups and established companies with technologies at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 through 9. Preference for companies developing, piloting, and manufacturing in Michigan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 per company, with a total funding pool of $2,000,000 available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program is funded by State of Michigan (Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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