SOUTHFIELD—Centrepolis Accelerator @ Lawrence Technological University is proud to announce the launch of the Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium (ASIC)—an essential initiative to position Michigan as a national leader in the autonomous systems sector.
The Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium unites Michigan-based drone and autonomous systems original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), component suppliers, and service providers to collaborate on product development, manufacturing scale-up support, supply chain resilience, and workforce needs. This cross-sector partnership is designed to address the urgent need for a strong domestic ecosystem for autonomous systems in the face of growing geopolitical challenges and global competition.
The consortium’s mission is to:
“Autonomous systems are at the core of the future of mobility and defense,” said Dan Radomski, CEO of Centrepolis Accelerator. “By bringing Michigan’s innovators together, the Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium will strengthen the domestic supply chain, create high-skill jobs, and accelerate the development of cutting-edge drone and autonomous technologies right here in Michigan.”
This effort is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign-made drones and components, address supply chain vulnerabilities, and capture emerging market opportunities in both commercial and defense applications. Centrepolis announced a $2 million Make it in Michigan Mobility Prototyping grant that will support the development of autonomous mobility systems and drones, including component technology that will advance Michigan’s position in autonomous systems innovation.
For more information on how to get involved with the Autonomous Systems Industry Consortium, please contact: Riley Lenhard at rlenhard@ltu.edu.
About Centrepolis Accelerator
The Centrepolis Accelerator, housed in Lawrence Technological University’s Enterprise Center in Southfield, is 6,300 square feet of business assistance for physical product developers and manufacturing companies, a unique niche among accelerators in Michigan. Clients include climatech, manufacturing startups, and existing companies looking to move up to the next level in product innovation. Services include product design, engineering, and prototyping, as well as business planning services, office space, co-working space, workshops, mentors, and events.
Lawrence Technological University is one of only 13 independent, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the United States. Located in Southfield, Mich., LTU was founded in 1932 and offers more than 100 programs through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation’s top 11 percent of universities for alumni salaries. Forbes and The Wall Street Journal rank LTU among the nation’s top 10 percent. U.S. News and World Report lists it in the top tier of the best colleges in the Midwest. Students benefit from small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech’s 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations and NAIA varsity sports.