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Provides support and resources to companies with promising solutions for both military and commercial applications. The program’s mission is to rapidly advance the technical maturity of these innovations and initiate domestic manufacturing, addressing critical national security needs and bridging supply chain gaps essential for U.S. resilience.
Equips companies with essential resources to fast-track product development for military and commercial markets. Through expert mentorship, funding, and access to prototyping and manufacturing support, the program helps transform innovative concepts into market-ready solutions.
Learn more →This dynamic group, united by a shared commitment to Michigan’s role in national security and clean energy leadership, forms the backbone of MDRC. Leading research institutions bring their cutting-edge battery technologies to the table, while deeply rooted community organizations tap into local talent pools to build a skilled workforce pipeline. Seasoned industry experts and consultants provide invaluable guidance on navigating DoD contracts and scaling production.
Learn more →12-week hybrid program for TRL 4+ founders developing physical products or hardware-enabled solutions. The I2P program is designed to help validate product-market fit, demonstrate early commercial traction through pilots, sharpen value propositions, de-risk design and engineering, and prepare for scalable commercialization through mentorship, tools, and access to experts and founders who have scaled their own products.
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