Founding Team Meets MEDC and Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer

ETECHSTARS Inc. continues to strengthen its presence in Michigan's growing mobility and technology ecosystem. The founding team met with officials from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer, and the leadership team at MTEC SmartZone in Houghton to discuss collaborative pathways for advancing mobility innovation in the Upper Peninsula.

The meeting centered on Michigan's role as a hub for next-generation mobility technologies, emphasizing regional R&D ecosystems, public-private partnerships, and pilot programs in rural and extreme-weather environments, where robust sensing matters most.

The ETECHSTARS team shared insights into its perception and sensing work and its plans for real-world testing in Michigan. Discussions highlighted opportunities for collaboration with state-supported innovation programs, commercialization resources, and potential grant pathways.

“This conversation reinforced the shared vision of making Michigan not just the birthplace of the automotive industry, but the future of intelligent and sustainable mobility,” said Harsh Singh, CEO and Founder of ETECHSTARS Inc. “The support from MEDC and the Chief Mobility Office underscores the state’s commitment to empowering innovation in all corners of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula.”

The meeting, hosted at MTEC SmartZone in Houghton, also showcased the critical role of regional incubators and university partnerships in accelerating startup growth. ETECHSTARS thanks the MEDC and MTEC SmartZone leadership for fostering collaboration between early-stage innovators, research institutions, and state mobility programs.