Civilized Cycles Awarded Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility Mobility Prototyping Grant

Southfield, MI – October 2, 2024 – Civilized Cargo, a Detroit-based company developing versatile cargo solutions for electric bikes and other light electric vehicles (LEVs), is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant through the Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program.

This initiative, launched by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) in partnership with Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, provides funding and technical assistance to accelerate the development of innovative mobility and electrification technologies.

The grant will support Civilized Cargo in its efforts to enhance vehicle durability and validate the performance of its Semi-Trike cargo system with select components. This will contribute to the company's goal of offering reliable and efficient cargo solutions for the growing electric bike market.

"We are thrilled to receive this grant from the Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program," said Marc Liu, Chief Revenue Officer at Civilized Cycles. "This funding will be instrumental in advancing the development of our cargo solutions and ensuring they meet the demands of commercial fleet operators."

The Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program awarded a total of $813,000 to 17 companies across the state. This program highlights Michigan's commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening its leadership in the mobility and electrification sectors. For more details, click here.