Lawrence Technological University

This Eda Investment Funds the Develop a Thriving Circular Economy Ecosystem in the State of Michigan, Driven by Creating a Robust Recycled Materials Supply Chain and Through Inclusive Impact of All People and Types of Communities Project. the Project Work Includes Expanding and Producing Impacts at Scale, Including: 1) Technical Assistance for Participants to Remove Structural Market Barriers and Deploy Technology and Service Solutions With a Focus on Distressed Communities and Creating Upstream and Downstream Markets, 2) Entrepreneur Support That Includes Coaching, Investor Connections and Programing Coordinated Through Michigan's Smartzones, 3) Technology Commercialization Assistance Including Access to University Labs, Testing and Product Roadmapping and 4) Circular Economy Events Convening Industry Stakeholders and Harnessing Economic Opportunities, Investment and Job Creation Across the State. Once Implemented, the Project Will Significantly Scale the Circular Economy in Michigan by Generating High-skilled, High-paying Jobs and Economic Growth, Removing Market Barriers, Spurring Innovative Technology and Service Deployment, and Focusing on Michigan's Distressed Communities.