Advanced Aerial Innovation Region at Michigan Central
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Michigan Central is a destination for advancing technologies and programs that address barriers to social, economic and physical mobility. Our open-platform community connects startups with established companies, government entities and innovators to collaborate and fast-track answers to many of our world’s problems.
The 30-acre campus is both a convening place and a call-to-action to advance a more sustainable, equitable future through a community-based approach to mobility solutions. Building on Detroit’s rich history as an engine of change, the transformative Michigan Central project aims to strengthen the city’s existing fabric of community and accelerate its economy, while inspiring collective action on the most pressing challenges at the intersection of mobility and society worldwide.
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Michigan Central @ SXSW Fact Sheet
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The Station – Exterior Side
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The Station – Exterior Reflection – August 2023
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The Station – Exterior Panoramic
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The Station – Exterior Night Grounds
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The Station – Exterior Night
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The Station – Exterior Lights – July 2023 (2)
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The Station – Exterior Lights – July 2023
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Interior (6)
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Newlab at Michigan Central
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Interior (1)
Newlab at Michigan Central
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior Entrance
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior Detail
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (5)
Newlab at Michigan Central, The Station
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (4)
Newlab at Michigan Central
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (3)
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (2)
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (1)
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Bagley – Interior – Event
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Bagley – Exterior Night
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Press Releases
Michigan Central Announces First Milestone For Art Program
March 15, 2024
An introduction to the new directors that will lead arts strategy and curation.
MDOT, City of Detroit and Electreon unveil nation’s first public EV-charging roadway at Michigan Central
November 28, 2023
Electreon receiver technology charges EVs while they drive across the chargers imbedded in the pavement.
Michigan Central, Newlab partner with DTE Energy, Walker-Miller and others to advance energy equity, adoption of new technology
November 1, 2023
New initiative will launch projects and programs focused on driving tangible action to help lower energy bills, boost energy-efficiency and more.
Michigan Central, MDOT launch Advanced Aerial Innovation Region in Detroit to accelerate commercial drone development
October 25, 2023
First-of-its-kind urban airspace infrastructure establishes Michigan as a national leader in the emerging advanced aerial mobility industry.
Michigan Central and Newlab launch new fellowship program to support underrepresented communities in Detroit’s tech ecosystem
October 17, 2023
Backed by Michigan Central’s Equitable Ecosystem Fund, the Founder Fellowship will work to not only help underrepresented founders succeed but work toward advancing diversity and inclusion in tech.
Applications Now Open for Detroit Residents to Turn Their New Business Ideas into Reality Through Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator Powered by Heartland Forward
September 28, 2023
Program offering up to $5,000 is through partnership with Michigan Central and Newlab.
Michigan Central skills-training initiative kicks off by helping Detroiters become EV charger techs through ChargerHelp!
September 27, 2023
Program is a partnership with the State of Michigan and City of Detroit’s Detroit at Work.
Michigan Central partners with MIT Mobility Initiative to tackle key mobility challenges
September 7, 2023
Detroit campus will serve as test site for advanced mobility research involving electric vehicles, drones.
Michigan Central launches $1.5M fund to help tech-based startups take their business to the next level in Michigan
August 24, 2023
Up to $200,000 in funding available; JustAir named its first recipient.
Leadership Team
Michigan Central is already attracting top talent from around the globe, and our leadership team is no exception. Bringing a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives, our team is primed to make Michigan Central a place that will inspire growth, collaboration, and creativity.
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Joshua Sirefman
Chief Executive Officer
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Carolina Pluszczynski
Chief Operating Officer
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Nate Wallace
Head of Civic Partnerships
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Marcy Coburn
Head of Curation and Programming
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Melissa Dittmer
Head of Place
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Catherine Kelly
Head of Communications and Editorial
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Cornetta Lane-Smith
Director of Community Engagement
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Matt Whitaker
Director of Mobility Innovation Platform
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Clarinda Barnett-Harrison
Director of Skills