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Featured OFME Success Story - Blueflite

Blueflite is a cargo drone OEM headquartered in Brighton, Michigan. Through the Make It in Michigan Prototyping Grant Program, it fast-tracked development of its advanced drone platform for last-mile delivery. Now, Blueflite is helping shape the future of mobility logistics.

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Mobility & Electrification News

Gov. Whitmer awards $1.7M to launch 12 Advanced Air Mobility projects statewide

October 21, 2026

12 pilot projects will demonstrate advanced air mobility technologies in real-world applications across Michigan LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Eco...

Michigan awards $2M to advance mobility and manufacturing technologies through “Make It in Michigan” grant program

September 17, 2026

Third round of funding from OFME and Centrepolis Accelerator supports 26 companies developing and commercializing advanced mobility, defense, aerospace and manufacturing technol...

Gov. Whitmer awards $1.5M through mobility funding platform to support jobs, advance clean energy technologies and drive business growth

September 11, 2026

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Whitmer joined the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) to announce $1....

$2M awarded to Advanced Air Mobility companies to tackle statewide challenges

August 12, 2026

State initiative pairs innovative companies with state departments to demonstrate advanced air mobility technologies in real-world government applications DETROIT, Mich. —...

Michigan Awards $1.5M to Advance Maritime Innovation Across the Great Lakes

July 24, 2026

State investment unlocks additional $2M in private sector support for five projects supporting state’s first-ever maritime strategy LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Of...

State of Michigan to host MIX: Mobility Innovation Exchange Summit and Centrepolis Accelerator Demo Day Sept. 17 at M1 Concourse in Pontiac

July 10, 2026

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) announced it will host the Mobility Innov...

First-Ever Michigan Maritime Strategy aims to Protect Great Lakes, Create Jobs, Attract Investment

January 27, 2026

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Maritime Strategy, a first-of-its-kind, 10-year-plan designed to unlock economic growth and create...

Michigan Deploys More Than $40M to Accelerate Advanced Air Mobility, According to New State Report

December 15, 2025

The report documents Michigan’s momentum in building a safe, scalable, and nationally competitive advanced air mobility ecosystem. DETROIT -- Today, the Michigan Office of...

Michigan Launches Statewide Challenges to Accelerate Advanced Air Mobility Integration Across Government Agencies

September 29, 2025

The challenges are part of the state’s whole-of-government strategy to bolster Michigan’s AAM national leadership LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Office o...

Detroit Smart Parking Lab expands to Include Drone Testing and Rooftop Flight Space

September 25, 2025

The initiative reflects Michigan’s commitment to leveraging its mobility ecosystem to support Advanced Air Mobility growth DETROIT, Sept. 25, 2025 -- Today, the Michigan O...

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