Ford International Airport selects solartonic® for Third Round of FLITE to Support Next-Generation Air Service Technology Solutions

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Partners

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, Stantec GenerationAV and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has announced the third round of companies that will receive a total of $171,000 in grant funding through the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship, or FLITE.

One of the first airport-based initiatives in the nation, FLITE provides funding to encourage the design, development and pilot testing of new products and services in a live airport environment.

solartonic system

Solartonic in partnership with Jacobsen|Daniels was chosen for their proposal for enhancing security resilience with autonomous smart solar-powered lighting and camera systems with reduced operating costs.

Solartonic systems provide off-grid solar-powered smart poles that are safe, resilient and sustainable. Their smart solahub™ platform integrates cloud-controlled devices with framework products for LED lights, CCTV cameras, Wi-Fi networks, IoT sensors and digital signage through remote monitoring and control.

“We are excited to participate in FLITE with the Ford International Airport,” said Harry Giles, co-founder and CEO of Solartonic. “FLITE provides the ideal opportunity for us to demonstrate the value of our solutions to enhance airport perimeter security, passenger experience and airport operations. In partnership with Jacobsen|Daniels, we intend to apply this to airports across the country.”

Solartonic’s proposal is funded through MEDC together with match funding from the Centrepolis Accelerator.

Expo event

FLITE will be hosting a demo day event on May 11, 2023 between 3:30 –5:00pm at the West Michigan Aviation Academy, 5363 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. 

 If you are interested in attending and would like to join us in discussing our project solution, please contact us or send an email to marketing@solartonic.com