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GEM Trusted Connector and Outreach Playbook Activation SOW Question & Answers
Important Note: The overall program period has been shortened to 12–16 months. Deliverables have been adjusted accordingly. Vendors should plan for a total of five immersive engagement sessions for Trusted Connectors, including the kickoff. These sessions will involve the same cohort and should be evenly spaced across the program period.
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This project is designed to support a stronger and more connected regional outreach infrastructure for GEM. The two complementary components aim to strengthen awareness, expand participation, and improve access to opportunity by ensuring outreach is aligned, responsive, and grounded in the needs of Southeast Michigan’s communities and stakeholders.
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Future Mobility Technology Study Video
The Future Mobility Technology Study identifies seven emerging technologies in the mobility industry that will shape the future.
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GEM Future Technology Mobility Study Info Sheet
Learn about seven future mobility technologies positioned to have the biggest impact on the Detroit Region between now and 2030.
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Executive Summary: Mobility Landscape Study for The Detroit Region
The Detroit Region has a robust automotive industry presence. However, specialization in automotive does not ensure success in future mobility applications. The EV production process and techniques differ vastly from ICE, requiring varying suppliers, fewer production workers, and different R&D specializations.
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GEM Central
Led by the Detroit Regional Partnership, the Global Epicenter of Mobility – or GEM – is designed to help build a prosperous 21st century mobility sector. With $52.2-million in grant funds from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, GEM will help the Detroit Region develop cutting-edge technology, create new quality jobs and careers, and ready new sites for business.
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Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network
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.
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Testing & Proving
Mobility innovators like you require testing and services such as controlled test environments to conduct evaluations prior to deploying your technologies in real-world conditions. We can provide support and help you gain access to Michigan’s robust testing infrastructure so you can achieve your multimodal transportation goals and bring your product to market.
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Supply Chain Transformation Center (STC)
The Supply Chain Transformation Center is a full-service resource center to assist manufacturers in the greater Detroit Region in their transformation. The STC connects them with the technical assistance necessary to help them stabilize, grow, and/or responsibly succeed in ownership transition.
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Site Readiness
The Verified Industrial Properties program – “VIP by DRP” – works to identify and assess industrial sites best positioned to recruit and support projects in our region which creates new jobs, investments, and the tax base for our communities. The verification process is a collaborative effort between the Detroit Regional Partnership, developers, brokers, site owners, and our engineering consultants.
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Talent Transformation
SEMCA Michigan Works! leads a coalition of 11 organizations in the Talent Transformation initiative. We support the development of talent, with a goal to increase mobility-related industry wage growth and job retention with an emphasis on emerging business regions. We offer customized solutions for businesses as well as upskilling for workers in the Detroit Region.
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