Media Kit
The materials provided on this page are to assist our friends and ambassadors as they share information about the NextCycle Michigan program. We will periodically update content based on the program’s schedule.
Fall Showcase
Sustainable Solutions Pitch Competition
After six months of refining business plans, identifying supply chains, and creating marketing strategies, teams will pitch their projects during the NextCycle Michigan Fall Showcase. Teams will have five minutes to pitch, followed by five minutes of questions from a judging panel. Sponsored monetary awards will be determined by the judges as well as a live audience vote.
NextCycle Michigan accelerates innovative solutions that build capacity for material recovery, reuse and recycling in Michigan. Businesses and initiatives supported through the program are developing solutions to divert materials from landfills, expand end markets and create systems that advance the state’s circular economy. The Fall Showcase will feature public-led solutions and recycling supply chain initiatives.
Join business leaders, public sector decision-makers, supply chain partners, recycling experts and prospective investors as we watch innovative initiatives come to life. Free to attend! Learn more and register to save your spot at the Fall Showcase, November 10, 2026: www.nextcyclemichigan.com/2026-fall-showcase.
Application Period
Accelerator Seeking Recycling Technologies and Organics Solutions
The NextCycle Michigan Accelerator is seeking applicants for the next cohort with solutions that incorporate novel recycling technologies or solutions for organic material reuse, recovery and recycling. Selected teams will take part in the free six-month program that offers technical and operational coaching, peer-to-peer engagements and connections to potential partners and funders. The goal is to develop and scale solutions that address material-related challenges and contribute to a more circular economy in Michigan.
The deadline for applications is October 22, 2026. Learn more about NextCycle Michigan and download the accelerator information packet at: www.NextCycleMichigan.com/apply-accelerator. You can also register to attend the virtual information meeting, known as an “Application Party”, on September 23, 2026: APP PARTY.
NextCycle Michigan is funded by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), facilitated by Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. (RRS), with support from the Michigan Recycling Coalition and Fresh Coast Climate Solutions.
