UTX is building tomorrow's
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who we are

UTX is a detroit-based lab for tech providers, developers, educators & researchers committed to building equitable & sustainable cities.

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what we do

we’re using tech solutions to solve complex urban challenges

Community Health & Engagement

Imagine being able to understand urban air pollution patterns in a specific neighborhood. Or, how about augmenting traffic camera capabilities to be able to identify near misses with pedestrians and bicyclists?

At UTX, we’re exploring software solutions related to topics like walkability, air quality, and safety. With an intentional focus on community engagement, we’re harnessing data that will help urban designers, local leadership, and community members understand how their built environment impacts their daily health.

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Energy

As energy sources and needs change to make way for cleaner, healthier, and more cost-efficient outcomes, technology must be tested in real-world situations to ensure every city and community member benefits from new innovations. By deploying and testing energy technologies at the UTX, tech providers can make advancements in renewable energy, smart building solutions, grid and infrastructure, energy storage and more.

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Buildings

In today’s world, buildings are more than just a place to do life. Their infrastructure can act as a hands-on classroom for solving real-world issues. At UTX, innovators are exploring how buildings can be used as research and testing grounds to make construction, maintenance and living more efficient.

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Detroit buildings

Accessibility

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in four Americans lives with some form of disability. With equity a core tenet of its mission, UTX provides the space and resources for technologies to explore ways to make the world more accessible.

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User Experience

Advances in smart building and home technology go beyond data and efficiency – increased convenience is also a benefit. Deployments at UTX are opening the door for everyday citizens to access a better quality of life by simplifying processes — like charging devices without the need for a wall outlet.

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how we do it

collaborate & innovate

Open-source innovation is at the heart of UTX. We cultivate collaborative development across companies, implement data transparency, and make technological breakthroughs accessible to urban communities worldwide.

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leverage shared data

Gain access to UTX’s “Data Lake” of urban data sources collected from UTX projects, public data sets, and a variety of local sources, including Bedrock’s downtown real estate portfolio of over 18M SF.

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how we do it

pilot emerging technology

UTX exists for folks who are doers – those who want to test their ideas, make mistakes, and ultimately, solve urban challenges through the development and collective scalability of hardware and software solutions. Our lab creates opportunities to pilot emerging technology in a low risk, turn-key, real-world setting.

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let’s future-proof our cities

Whether you’re interested in our collaborative workspace, hosting an event, or simply connecting with fellow changemakers, there’s a place for you at UTX. Let's come together to shape our collective future - our cities depend on it.

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