FLITE Program
Key Information
Due Date: Not Specified
Agency: MEDC Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Source: Michigan
Funding Category:
Transportation
Overview
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines® and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has introduced the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship, or FLITE, which provides grants and pilot-testing opportunities to companies focused on bringing emerging air travel technology solutions to market. This is one of the first airport-based initiatives in the nation that provides funding to encourage the design and development of new products and services in a live airport environment.
Key Dates
Open Date: Not Specified
Application Due Date: Not Specified
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Research and Development
How To Apply
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification will then schedule calls with applicants who received a high review score, before selecting and notifying the final grant recipients. Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to, partners, location, budget, timeline and metrics. Visit MEDC to learn more. Applications are now being accepted through October 31, 2024, at michiganbusiness.org/mobility-funding.
Eligible Applicants
- Other