International Landing Zone

International Landing Zone is a Michigan Economic Development Corporation RFP for Local Economic Development Organizations that can establish regional sites for international defense and aerospace companies exploring Michigan. The program is built as temporary market-entry infrastructure, giving visiting companies short-term office space and a local base for business development. The solicitation calls for one or more awards, but the published excerpt does not disclose a dollar amount. The sites are meant to operate for up to six months and support market exploration, stakeholder connectivity, and local engagement inside Michigan's defense and aerospace ecosystem. Questions were due May 19, 2026, and proposals were due June 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. by email. The best fit is a LEDO with the relationships and operational capacity to run a regional landing site and manage programming around it. The program is not a direct company grant; it is an intermediary platform for organizations that can open doors for international firms and help convert early interest into commercial activity in Michigan.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.