The Global Epicenter of Mobility is a signature program led by the Detroit Regional Partnership that is designed to create a smart, secure, sustainable, and inclusive advanced-mobility industry in Southeast Michigan, made possible by a four-year U.S. E.D.A. Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant award. Read more at, GEMDetroitRegion.com.
Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network (MAIN)
Who We Are
One of six initiatives of the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), the Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network (MAIN) will create partner alignment and capacity to support more fundable, accessible and successful mobility companies. TechTown Detroit serves as the lead for MAIN in collaboration with seven partner organizations.
Our Mission
To advance mobility in the city of Detroit, Metro Detroit area and Southeast Michigan, by way of supporting mobility companies at
every stage of the pipeline.
Our Purpose
To accelerate the growth of mobility startups that drive innovation to
fill gaps in the mobility value chain.
How We Measure Success
- Venture capital investments made in mobility
- Investments made in MAIN companies
- New jobs created
- Companies referred to Endeavor
- Startups funded by women/founders of color
How We Define Mobility
Advanced mobility includes the multi-dimensional movement of people or goods and the products, materials, processes and
technologies that support it.
Testing & Proving Contacts:
Danielle Manley
Sr. Director Strategic Partnerships,
Wayne State University & TechTown Detroit
dmanley@wayne.edu
Rainesha Williams-Fox
Program Manager, MAIN
rainesha@techtowndetroit.org
Isabella Kiser
Program Coordinator, MAIN
bellak@techtowndetroit.org
Raina Baker
Outreach and Engagement Manager
raina@techtowndetroit.org
Partners
