Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund

The Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund is a $3 million investment fund dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage startups that leverage technology to increase the enjoyment, accessibility, or sustainability of the outdoor industry. The fund targets Michigan-based companies at the pre-seed stage in sectors such as outdoor mobility, wearables, trail advancements, sporting goods, tourism/experience enhancements, clean tech, sustainability tech, and blue tech. Criteria: ▪Michigan-based: Company is a for-profit LLC, C corporation, or S corporation that has been in business for seven years or less and with key founders and a majority of its full-time employees located in Michigan ▪Early-stage, Outdoor recreation technology focused: Demonstrated execution against business model and is in the early stages of commercialization in outdoor recreation innovation/technology ▪High-growth: On a scalable path that has strong potential for job creation and diversifying the Michigan economy