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 recently celebrated the success of its second Elevate Forum at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Research Complex, where over 150 industry experts, [read more]
The Village of Romeo, Michigan, partnered with the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute (EGI) for research services, strategic planning, and project implementation support [read more]
The Economic Growth Institute held its second Elevate Forum at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Research Complex. The daylong event brought together a [read more]
Elevate Forum 2025 Advancing Manufacturing, Communities, and Economic Development Date Thursday, March 6, 2025 8 AM - 4:30 PM Location University of [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]
The U.S. youth camp industry contributes $70 billion to the national economy, accounting for the total value of the camp industry’s production and its [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.