Centrepolis Accelerator

Centrepolis Accelerator focuses on fueling the growth of Southeast Michigan’s small manufacturers and hardware entrepreneurs by providing access to key resources including mentors, workshops, cutting-edge technologies, corporate connections, student & faculty engagement, events, workspace, and a collaborative community of peers. It aims to strengthen supply chain resiliency to drive economic growth and innovation in Michigan by offering hardtech startups and small to medium-sized manufacturers access to product development services and tailored funding solutions. The accelerator provides critical product development services as a cost-effective alternative to traditional engineering firms, which includes embedding Experts-in-Residence (EiRs) directly into companies. Centrepolis follows a strict product development and manufacturing regiment, ensuring technologies are designed to be durable, reliable, and manufacturable at the right price point. Its focus is on building resilient supply chains, combined with operational efficiency support for small to medium-sized manufacturers, which fuels economic growth and innovation. Centrepolis offers tailored programs, funding, and expert guidance to support both startups and established small businesses in transforming hardtech prototypes into market-ready products. The accelerator's ecosystem of events and accelerator programs provides a platform for hardtech startups to engage with industry stakeholders, investors, and peers, creating an environment that nurtures collaboration and innovation.

Hardtech, Manufacturing, Cleantech, Climatech, Circular Economy, Autonomous Systems, Industry 4.0, Defense, Product Development

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