NextCycle Michigan
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Currently, Michigan has gaps at every link in the recycling supply chain - recycling access, collection, sorting, end markets, and recycled-content manufacturing. The NextCycle Michigan initiative is positioned to be the catalyst of entrepreneurial spirit and public-private collaboration that will drive Michigan toward its 45% recycling goal.
NextCycle Michigan is a state initiative that provides a high quality, investable addition to traditional grant application approaches aimed at improving the recovery of materials and creating a circular economy within Michigan. Using a multi-track idea incubator, the program provides technical support, subject matter expert mentoring, and resources to move ideas toward implementation. Not to mention a funding mechanism that engages private, public, and non-profit partners, leveraging available state funds, to support projects and challenge tracks.
NextCycle Michigan is a State of Michigan initiative with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), managed and facilitated by Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), in collaboration with the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, and the Michigan Recycling Coalition.
FUNDING PARTNERS
Funding for NextCycle Michigan is provided by Michigan’s Renew fund established in 2019 with funds allocated through the state budget process. Additionally, the Renew Partnership Portal provides a pathway for private organizations, trade associations, and non-profits to amplify the state’s investment in Nextcycle Michigan and connect resources to Innovation Challenge tracks and projects.
Renew Projects Partner
Investment in specific
Michigan circular
economy project(s)
No min or max level of commitment
Renew Nextcycle Partner
Comprehensive support
of NextCycle Michigan
Participate in
all events
Guide program design
and choices
Direct investment choices
Innovation Challenge Sponsor
Support of ALL Innovation
Challenge Tracks
Early access to teams, deal flow, and events
Recognition in marketing
Other benefits as
designated by MOU
Innovation Challenge Support
Support of a
single Innovation
Challenge Track
Participate in design
and events for
specific track
GET INVOLVED
Organizations can contact the Renew Partnership Portal to identify ways to connect resources to sponsor NextCycle Michigan Innovation Challenge tracks or provide funding to specific projects. Interested organization can email: renew@recycle.com or nextcyclemi@recycle.com.