October 7–12, 2018
Detroit • Ann Arbor
Organized by
ABOUT THE EVENT
The State of Michigan, a world leader in future mobility, together with its partners, is offering a unique week-long program in Detroit and Ann Arbor for mobility startups from China.
The Michigan China Mobility Startup Tour will give Chinese startups direct access to Michigan’s mobility startup ecosystem, including tours of some of the world’s most advanced mobility assets, training from experts at the University of Michigan, exchanges with Michigan-based startups, and a demo day including matchmaking meetings with potential corporate investors in the mobility industry.
TOUR EVENTS
Sunday, October 7
Ann Arbor
Arrival
Welcome Reception
Monday, October 8
Ann Arbor
Classes with University of Michigan Professors
Hosted at TusStar Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Campus Tour
Visit “Unicorn” Companies
Possible stops: Duo Security, May Mobility, Menlo Innovations
Visit the American Center for Mobility
America’s top testing facility for autonomous vehicle technologies
Tuesday, October 8
Ann Arbor • Detroit
Classes with University of Michigan Professors
Hosted at TusStar Ann Arbor
Visit Mcity at the University of Michigan
America’s first R&D center for autonomous vehicles
Techstars Mobility Demo Day
Wednesday, October 10
Detroit
Detroit Revitalization Tour
Visit Detroit Mobility Startup Assets
Possible stops include: TechTown, NEIdeas, SOUP, Motor City Match, BUILD, LEAR Innovation Center
Detroit Moves Outdoor Festival
Thursday, October 11
Detroit
Michigan China Mobility Startup Demo Day
Investor Matchmaking
Closing Reception and Dinner
Friday, October 12
Ann Arbor • Detroit
Independent Meetings
Startups will have the opportunity to plan additional meetings on their own
Tour Concludes
Program Details
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
Potential participants are required to submit an application for inclusion in the program, which will be due August 24, 2018. We will consider Chinese mobility startup companies at all stages of development, in fields including:
- Artificial Intelligence/Deep Learning
- Batteries
- Car/Driver/Occupant/Cabin Monitoring
- Commercial Transportation (Trucking/Logistics)
- Cyber Security
- First/Last Mile Transportation
- Flash Over The Air (FOTA)
- Internet of Things
- Mapping
- Navigation/Traffic Info/Traffic Analysis
- Parking
- Predictive Maintenance/ Prognostics
- Ridesharing
- Sensors (V2E, V2X, V2V)
- Other mobility-related areas, at organizers’ discretion
PROGRAM COSTS
Participant Costs:
Host will issue each participant a visa invitation letter. Participants should check travel.state.gov for visa application details and apply as early as possible.
- International flight ticket
- Hotel in Ann Arbor (2 nights) and Detroit (2 nights), hosts will recommend hotel
- Breakfasts and any independent meals
- Any insurance for health, travel, or other
- Visa application
October 7 – 12, 2018
Michigan China Mobility Startup Tour
Detroit • Ann Arbor
Applications for the Michigan China Mobility Startup Tour will be accepted from August 13-24, 2018.
The Michigan-China Innovation Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit specializing in creating jobs and prosperity by building connections between Michigan and China.
Funded by the
State of Michigan.
