Automation Alley

Causes: Business & Industry

Mission: Automation alley is a non-profit technology and manufacturing business association and michigan's industry 4. 0 knowledge center, with a global outlook and a regional focus. We connect industry, academia and government to fuel michigan's economy and accelerate innovation. We offer programs and services in business growth, entrepreneurship, talent development, defense and international business, providing resources and knowledge to help our members grow and prosper in the digital age. The mission of automation alleyis to position michigan as a global leader in industry 4. 0 by helping our members increase revenues, reduce costs and think strategically during a time of rapid technological change.

Programs: Business growth - provides a variety of resources to member organizations, including networking opportunities, social events educational programs, meeting space and committee involvement designed to foster business development.

entrepreneurial services - match technology-driven startup companies across southeast michigan with resoruces, support and investment dollars, helping entrepreneurs transform their ideas into commercialized, marketable technologies

international business- match local companies with partners and customers abroad and connect international companies to business opportunities in southeast michigan

talent development - provide technical raining to local workforce, help match companies with available talent. Defense and advanced manufacturing - provides assistance and opportunities to local companies looking to diversify into the defense industry and provide companies access to new and emerging technologies critical to the growth of small and medium-sized businesses.