Michigan Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation Townhall Region 8 & 9 - Schoolcraft College and WSU APEX Accelerator

The Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation launched in April of 2024, to build on the work of the Michigan Defense Center. ODAI has a clear mission - to bolster Michigan's defense and aerospace sectors. Their approach involves fostering business to excel within these markets, highlighting the states unique advantages, and setting conditions to propel innovation toward unparalleled growth. 

Attend this important Townhall to learn about Michigan’s defense and aerospace innovation priorities and resources available to Michigan suppliers.

Townhall Presentation Topics:

• Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation: Mission, Vision, Focus Areas, and Services Offered
• Proposal & Grant Writing Services
• Defense Hardtech Accelerator Program
• Cybersecurity Grant Program
• Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC)
• Workforce Development efforts   

The APEX Accelerator provides assistance to businesses in marketing products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Schoolcraft College in Livonia has sponsored the local program since 1985 and is the link between the government, prime contractors, and businesses.

The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.


The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Wayne State University APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).