New recycling drop-off centers, a system for repurposing electric vehicle batteries for portable power stations, and a program focused on electronic waste upcycling and computer repair classes: These are among the latest projects to earn recognition – and funding – through the NextCycle Michigan Fall Showcase.
A total of 14 teams faced a live audience of industry leaders, public sector decision-makers, potential partners, and prospective investors earlier this month at the Suburban Showplace Collection in Novi. They pitched ideas for diverting materials from landfills and advancing Michigan’s circular economy, with the chance to attract investors, win monetary awards, and generate publicity.
The showcase capped six months of coaching from business and industry experts through the NextCycle Michigan Accelerator Program…