Technology and Innovation

“Celebrating the grand opening of Mound Road, Innovate Mound delivers on its promise, reshaping our infrastructure into a model of progress,” says Sterling Heights Mayor Michael C. Taylor.

Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

Innovate Mound opens in Sterling Heights, Warren: Here are some of the great places it can take you

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 21, 2023

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Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Despite its conveniences, telehealth can be frustrating. These doctors are working to change that.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 14, 2023

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Keith Ragland (right) leading a podcasting workshop at Elevation Youth Corps with Elleona Ragland and Skyler Shaw-Hillman.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

From solving mobility problems to creating streetwear, Ypsilanti-area youth explore entrepreneurship

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 13, 2023

Just a few of the snake specimens the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology recently acquired from Oregon State University.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

With acquisition of 30,000 snake research specimens, U-M now has world's largest collection

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Ann Arbor SPARK receives $5 million from state fund to support high-tech startups

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, November 22, 2023

A press conference celebrating the launch of Farmington Area FiberCity was held on October 30.

Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

21st century cities: Partnership to bring 10G internet to Farmington, Farmington Hills

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 16, 2023

Velocity Center is located at 6633 18 Mile Rd. in Sterling Heights.

Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Resource Navigator makes it easier to accelerate small business growth at Sterling Heights' Velocity

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 16, 2023

Co-founders of KMI: Troy Morris, Austin Morris, and Adam Kall.

UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

KMI advances space debris removal efforts

UPword StaffWednesday, November 15, 2023

UPword - UPTransportation

Michigan Tech domestic transportation study gets U.S. funding

Brice BurgeWednesday, November 15, 2023

In The News

One of the new Dial-A-Ride electric vehicles

Catalyst MidlandTransportation

EV added to Dial-A-Ride fleet

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, November 9, 2023

The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield.

Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

Recent grants bolster the work of ‘hardtech’ business accelerator at LTU’s Southfield campus

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 9, 2023

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Fifth and final Industry 4.0 Workshop, this time on cybersecurity, approaches in Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 12, 2023

Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

Innovative new website makes shopping local easier in these 10 Oakland County communities

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 12, 2023

Sterling Heights City Hall during this year's Sterling Heights' 44th Annual Memorial Day Parade.

Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

How (and why) to watch the latest State of the City address from Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 5, 2023

The intuitive light system replaces outdated flags to show swim risk forecasting for swimmers, paddleboarders, and surfers.

UPword - UPEconomic Development

Rec-tech startups taking root in the U.P.

Sarah SpohnWednesday, October 4, 2023

Bjoern Penning (left), U-M professor of physics, is the principal investigator of the RENEW grant. Brianna Mount (right), associate professor of physics at Black Hills State University, is working with Penning to implement the grant.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiDiversity

U-M receives federal grant to engage more Indigenous, rural, and underserved students in physics

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, October 4, 2023

The entrance to Lake State University in Sault Ste. Marie.

UPword - UPTechnology and Innovation

New space program lifts off at LSSU

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, September 20, 2023

FreightMiner's booth at the North American International Auto Show.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

Ann Arbor company develops software to enable autonomous trucking

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, September 20, 2023

"As Lite Tuition prepares to embark on an exciting new phase of growth through the Velocity Center, the company is poised to provide our community with an exciting resource and opportunity to higher education,” says Mayor Michael Taylor.

Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

This social tech company is moving to Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 7, 2023