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SUMMARY:Michigan Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation Townhall Region 8 & 9 - Schoolcraft College and WSU APEX Accelerator
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAttend this important Townhall to learn about Michigan's defense and aerospace innovation priorities and resources available to Michigan suppliers.\n\n \n\nTownhall Presentation Topics:\n\n\n	Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation: Mission\, Vision\, Focus Areas\, and Services Offered\n	Proposal & Grant Writing Services\n	Defense Hardtech Accelerator Program\n	Cybersecurity Grant Program\n	Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC)\n	Workforce Development efforts   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n \n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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).
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">The Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation launched in April of 2024\, to build on the work of the Michigan Defense Center.&nbsp\;ODAI has a clear mission - to bolster Michigan&#39\;s defense and aerospace sectors.&nbsp\;Their approach involves fostering business to excel within these markets\, highlighting the states unique advantages\, and setting conditions to propel innovation toward unparalleled growth.&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Attend this important Townhall to learn about Michigan&rsquo\;s defense and aerospace innovation priorities and resources available to Michigan suppliers.</span></span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Townhall Presentation Topics:</span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation:&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Mission\, Vision\, Focus Areas\, and Services Offered</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Proposal &amp\; Grant Writing Services</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Defense Hardtech Accelerator Program</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Cybersecurity Grant Program</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC)</span></span></li>\n	<li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Workforce Development efforts&nbsp\; &nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif"><em><span style="color:rgb(85\, 85\, 85)">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.</span></em></span></span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif"><em>The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the&nbsp\;</em><em>Department</em><em>&nbsp\;of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the&nbsp\;Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)&nbsp\;and Schoolcraft College.</em></span><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<em>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).</em></span></p>\n
LOCATION:Wayne State Industry Innovation Center 461 Burroughs St. Detroit\, MI 48202
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URL:https://crm.mhcc.org/events/details/michigan-office-of-defense-aerospace-innovation-townhall-region-8-9-schoolcraft-college-and-wsu-apex-accelerator-859
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