The Institute leverages the University of Michigan’s resources, research, technologies, and expertise to foster innovation and create positive economic impact for local, state, and national communities and economies by working with small and medium-sized enterprises.
Impacting Companies and Communities Across Michigan
and the Great Lakes Region
Impact over the past ten years
News
EGI and MSU’s Industrial Training and Assessment Center are collaborating on a DOE grant to aid small manufacturers in the EV transition. Our MDRC [read more]
Elevate Forum 2025 Advancing Manufacturing, Communities, and Economic Development Date Thursday, March 6, 2025 8AM - 4PM Location University of Michigan North [read more]
The University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institute (EGI) has been named a finalist in the prestigious University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Awards of Excellence, [read more]
University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute and Michigan State University Industrial Training and Assessment Center Awarded Department of Energy Program to Develop EV Transition [read more]
In this summer newsletter, we cover a range of topics including MiVTTP's completion of listening sessions across 11 communities, and MDRC's support for energy [read more]
The Economic Growth Institute, in collaboration with Michigan Clean Cities, has released a report sharing insights from a series of community listening sessions. These [read more]
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.