Industry Inspired
AutoHarvest Foundation, a 501(C)3 nonprofit, operates a unique web-based innovation
ecosystem led by highly respected figures in the automotive and manufacturing
industries. In 2012, AutoHarvest.org was launched as the world's only truly neutral
and global on-line meeting place for innovators of all types with an interest in advanced
manufacturing intellectual property. This meeting place allows users of all types
to showcase capabilities, technologies and needs system-wide and then privately
connect with fellow inventors and commercializers to explore technology and business
development opportunities of mutual interest. Our meeting place enables interactions
between decision making innovators of all types, from major corporations to grass roots
inventors.
AutoHarvest also curates for members an Innovation Hub that provides access to
"smart-tools" developed by third parties. Currently, 22 organizations provide access
to software, databases, content and services tailored for the advanced manufacturing
community.
The AutoHarvest interest group consists of over 250 prominent R&D and manufacturing
organizations from industry, government and academia. Its Innovation Advisory
Council is represented by R&D leaders from industry, academia and government
representing the manufacturing innovation chain. AutoHarvest has announced
partnering agreements with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the
Departments of Homeland Security and Defense. Supported by corporate members,
the C.S. Mott Foundation and most recently awarded a multi-year grant by the New
Economy Initiative Foundation of Southeast Michigan, AutoHarvest is part of the Detroit
Regional Innovation Network. AutoHarvest has a presence within the innovation hubs
of the region including Wayne State University's Research and Development Park,
TechTown, and the University of Michigan's North Campus Research Complex.