The PlanetM Mobility Grants, separated into two categories – testing and pilots – encourage mobility startups and corporations to deploy their technologies in Michigan, or prove out their technology at one of the state’s world-class testing facilities.
The PlanetM Testing Grant accelerates innovation by providing mobility companies the opportunity to access the following Michigan advanced testing facilities:
Other test sites may be added in the future. The reduced cost will allow mobility companies to focus their resources on enhancing and proving out their technologies, and deepen ties to the Michigan mobility ecosystem.
Location: Statewide
Timeframe: Rolling application
Value: Minimum 25% match in the form of cash or in-kind services required by participant. Grant amounts will vary.
For any questions on the Testing Grant, please contact the PlanetM team at planetminquiry@michigan.org.
The PlanetM Pilot Grant supports global mobility companies to deploy their technologies in Michigan in partnership with Michigan communities, ultimately making it easier, safer and more affordable for people and goods to move around.
Applications for the PlanetM Pilot Grant are currently closed. Please check back soon for more information.
Adastec is proud to be part of PlanetM's grant program initiative. When the history of autonomous vehicles is charted, we will see the major role played by Michigan, its companies and its people. We believe, together, we can build a safer more sustainable future that starts with Michigan and brings value to communities across the United States and the world.
- Dr. Ali Peker, CEO of Adastec
Learn More About Michigan's Testing Sites
GM Mobility Research Center
The Kettering University GM Mobility Research Center is a vehicle and mobility systems development proving ground and outdoor research facility in Flint, Michigan. The unique facility puts Kettering and Flint at the forefront of autonomous vehicle research/development, safety and technology.
Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium
MUASC is an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Flight and Ground Test Center located at the Alpena County Regional Airport. MUASC offers 11,000 square miles of airspace dedicated to research & development, certification, qualification and systems testing for commercial UAS. It includes a military operations area that belongs to the Air National Guard, with over 30% of airspace extending over Lake Huron.
Keweenaw Research Center at Michigan Tech
The Keweenaw Research Center is a multidisciplinary research center of Michigan Technological University that is active across a broad spectrum of vehicle development. Originally established by the US Army for deep snow mobility testing, KRC has been involved in military, industrial, and commercial vehicle applications for over 60 years.
Great Lakes Research Center
Inside the Great Lakes Research Center, biologists, geologists, engineers, chemists, remote-sensing specialists, and computer scientists work together along Michigan Tech's Innovation Shore. Our research vessels launch right from campus on the Keweenaw Waterway, just miles away from Lake Superior.
PlanetM Startup Grants Informational Session
The PlanetM Startup Grant Informational Session and Webinar took place on December 11, 2018 and welcomed representatives from PlanetM, Michigan Department of Transportation, American Center for Mobility, Mcity, Kettering University GM Mobility Research Center, Derq and NextEnergy. These experts shared insights and details about the program, application process, and how the grants can help accelerate your path to commercialization.
