The Industry 4.0 Accelerator has been busy scouting global manufacturing startups, hosting an innovation expo for Ford, and graduating our Japanese startup cohort. As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited for what’s ahead in 2025!
New Tech Clients
Ford Innovation Expo
On October 31 and November 1, the Industry 4.0 Accelerator and Ford Motor Company co-hosted the third annual Innovation Expo at Detroit's Newlab. The event connected 17 advanced manufacturing startups with nearly 100 Ford representatives to address key production challenges, sparking meaningful discussions and potential partnerships...READ MORE
JETRO GSAP Graduation!
The Industry 4.0 Accelerator, in partnership with JETRO, celebrated the graduation of eight Japanese startups from our Global Startup Acceleration Program. Over months of workshops, mentoring, and an immersive U.S. market experience, these innovators connected with manufacturers, refined their strategies, and pitched to industry leaders. Their journey highlights the power of collaboration in advancing global manufacturing innovation....
At the Manufacturing in America event on September 25th, the Industry 4.0 Accelerator showcased cutting-edge technologies from Detect-It, Andonix, Wheel.me, and Peer Robotics. These startups demonstrated innovative solutions, from AI safety tools to autonomous robotics, and pitched their technologies during a breakout session. The event fostered valuable connections with manufacturers and highlighted the future of advanced manufacturing...READ MORE
Joe LaRussa on MEMA's Automotive Insiders
Host Jason Stein sits down with Joe LaRussa, owner of Supremo Consulting and the expert in residence at the Industry 4.0 Accelerator. Joe breaks down all of the issues related to the Industry 4.0 Accelerator and how to help shortcut the difficult process of categorizing, comparing, and contrasting all the available solutions....LISTEN NOW
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