Automation Alley

Connects Michigan technology firms to state-backed innovation routes through a nonprofit association focused on advanced manufacturing ecosystems.

Automation Alley is a Troy, Michigan-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit industry association and technology hub founded in 1999, focused on Industry 4.0 adoption for Michigan manufacturers.

The organization acts as a delivery partner for state-backed routes and is publicly linked to programs such as the Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant and MAST-P. It helps firms connect to Michigan Economic Development Corporation funding channels and related ecosystem support.

Automation Alley is not documented as funding grants from its own balance sheet. Its practical role is program administration, implementation guidance, and state ecosystem facilitation for organizations working in manufacturing technology.