18th Annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge Semifinals

The GAMIC Semifinals bring together a curated group of high-potential startups from this year’s Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge as they advance toward the finals.

At this stage, companies have already progressed through earlier rounds and are now presenting to a panel of expert evaluators. Attendees will experience live startup presentations, informed questioning, and real-time evaluation grounded in market demand, industrial feasibility, and strategic alignment.

This event offers a front-row view into how emerging innovation is assessed for real-world adoption across mobility, advanced manufacturing, AI, and related technologies. Rather than promotional pitching, the focus is on interpretation — helping industry stakeholders understand which signals matter, why they matter, and how they align with real industry pathways.

The GAMIC Semifinals are held in partnership with the University of Michigan - Dearborn, College of Engineering & Computer Science, reinforcing the Challenge’s emphasis on applied engineering, technical rigor, and credible evaluation.

Venue note:
The event will take place at the University of Michigan–Dearborn College of Business, Dining Room D. While the College of Engineering & Computer Science is the event partner, the College of Business is providing the event space. On-site signage will be in place to direct attendees from parking areas to the correct venue and room.

Who should attend

• Industry partners and sponsors
• Startup ecosystem leaders and mentors
• Investors and innovation stakeholders
• Anyone interested in how early-stage technologies are evaluated beyond surface-level hype

This is a working session of the Challenge — focused, selective, and designed to surface the strongest teams moving forward to the GAMIC Finals.

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