Informing and Transforming
Tomorrow’s Economy
The Economic Growth Institute has provided innovative economic development programming and applied research for more than 35 years. Through our work, we build more resilient businesses and communities, connect university innovations with small and medium-sized enterprises, and provide student learning experiences for the next generation of community and business leaders.
Where We Engage and Assist
The Institute serves small and medium-sized enterprises, communities, agencies and foundations seeking to make an impact. Our programs offer targeted services while leveraging the extensive resources of the university.
Student Opportunities
Students who work at the institute become part of a network of business leaders, public sector leaders, consultants, and researchers. Graduating students feel prepared after working at the institute for roles in the public and private sector, at startups, consulting firms, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.
Partners
Recent News
Institute launches “Re-imagining companies” class in collaboration with Center for Entrepreneurship
Former research associate Nour Arafat discusses her experience in product development with class. The Economic Growth Institute launched its first course this semester teaching students the fundamentals of how to evaluate a company and
Defense Manufacturing Assistance Program Delivers Strong Results
The Defense Manufacturing Assistance Program (DMAP) released final results demonstrating tremendous impact on business growth, innovation, and community resiliency. The Economic Growth Institute at the University of Michigan, along with its partners at Purdue University
Dispatching business expertise to Michigan companies: U-M helps UP firm grow sales
by Kim North Shine Neuvokas Corp., a manufacturer in Ahmeek, Mich., a village with a population of about 200 in the Upper Peninsula, could have been among the more than half of manufacturing startups that