Cargo trike maker wins Michigan’s first “Shark Tank” style contest

PitchMI winner

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, right, presents a $100,000 check to the team at Civilized Cycles on Thursday, Oct. 24. (Photo provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation)Michigan Economic Development Corporation

DETROIT, MI – A Detroit-based designer and manufacturer of ultra-light electric vehicles has won Michigan’s first “Shark Tank” style competition.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday, Oct. 24, announced Civilized Cycles as the winner of the “PitchMI” competition. The company will receive a $100,000 award from the state to continue its work.

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