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    Central Michigan University Research Corp. Incubator

    The Central Michigan University Research Corp. Incubator in Mt. Pleasant offers a 17,500-square-foot wet lab devoted to biotech and nanotech research.
     - Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – Central Michigan University
     - Wet lab space, virtual office program 
     - Business counseling support 
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    East Lansing Technology Innovation Center (TIC)

     - East Lansing, Michigan – Michigan State University 
     - Co-located with MSU Technologies and MSU Business CONNECT 
     - Business consulting assistance 
     - The Hatch student incubator provides business assistance and office space to student-run companies 
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    Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC)

    MAREC provides renewable energy testing facilities to companies and universities across the state:
     - Muskegon, Michigan - Grand Valley State University 
     - Lab space 
     - Distributive energy center features a 30 kw Unisolar thin film photovoltaic solar roof array, a 30 kw Capstone micro turbine and a Skystream 3.7 wind turbine 
     - Michigan Offshore Wind Pilot Project is designed to research to aid in the development of commercial scale energy generation
     - Operational BioMass plant has the capacity to evaluate a variety of anaerobic biodigesters and produce reduced pathogen fertilizer by-products
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    Jackson Technology Park 

     - Jackson, Michigan - Baker College, Jackson Community College and Spring Arbor University 
     - Office space 
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    Pinnacle Aeropark, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Wayne County Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE)

     - Romulus, Michigan 
     - The vision of the Pinnacle Aeropark of Wayne County is to transform approximately 1,200 acres of underutilized, county-owned land in close proximity to the airport into a high-quality, mixed use business and high technology development. 
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    Michigan Street Incubator (WMSTI)

    The Michigan Street Incubator features a 10,500-square-foot wet lab and the Monroe Street Incubator features 6,500-square-feet devoted to the medical device industry:

     - Grand Rapids, Michigan – Grand Valley State University 
     - Wet lab and office space
     - Business counseling support 
     - Regional medical partners collaborate in clinical programs and patient care operations
     - New Venture Center has two incubator facilities for life science and medical device companies 
     - West Michigan Medical Device Consortium (WMMDC) provides regional medical device companies the opportunity to collaborate and promote their expertise 
     - Entrepreneurs Anonymous is an entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur invitation-only organization comprised of West Michigan's top entrepreneurial minds

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    Southwest Michigan Innovation Center

    The Southwest Michigan Innovation Center operates an incubator for emerging life science companies:
     - Kalamazoo, Michigan – Western Michigan University 
     - Wet lab and office space 
     - Safe lab practices training (statewide) 
     - Business counseling support 
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    SPARK East

     - Ypsilanti, Michigan – Eastern Michigan University 
     - Office space, classes, networking events
  • The goal of MLSIC is to catalyze growth by combining state-of-the-art laboratory space and entrepreneurial support in one location. Through daily contact with leaders in the life science industry, start-ups gain the advantage of on-site mentoring and ready access to expertise in finance, business development, marketing, sales, HR, and logistics. 
     
    For more information, contact Frederick Earl or by phone at 734.233.3099; or Michael Hagen, or by phone at 734.233.3975.

     - Plymouth Township, Michigan – University of Michigan
     - Wet lab and office space, loading dock
     - Networking events
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    Ann Arbor SPARK

    Ann Arbor, Michigan - University of Michigan 
     - Office space, classes, networking events, consulting assistance. 
     - Entrepreneur Boot Camp is two intensive days for early stage companies to identify and work through critical business issues, gaining strategic and insightful solutions from peers and mentors. 
     - TechArb student incubator provides business assistance and office space to student-run companies. 
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    TechTown

     - Detroit, Michigan - Wayne State University 
     - Office space, lab space, classes, business consulting support 
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    Automation Alley

     - Troy, Michigan - Lawrence Technological University and Oakland University. 
     - National Automotive Center operates under a cooperative research and development agreement with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). 
     - Export marketing assistance helps businesses expand overseas. 
     - Entrepreneur's Initiative of Southeast Michigan (EISEM) is a series of programs that highlights regional entrepreneurs and their businesses. 
     - Center for Automotive Research develops objective economic and systems modeling research, new manufacturing methodologies, industry forecasting and public policy advice.
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    MTEC SmartZone

    Connects Michigan Technological University technologies and students with Fortune 500 companies and early stage tech companies.
     - Houghton, Michigan - Michigan Technological University 
     - Student technology and business engagement 
     - Prototype development 
     - Business counseling and business plan development assistance 
     - Office and lab space 
     - Houses Surviving to Thrive, a University of Michigan program that connects university technologies to specific business needs 
     - Entrepreneurial training and leadership planning and networking events
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    Next Energy

    For the renewable energy sector, NextEnergy provides technology assessments, management and financial consulting services, access to demonstration and lab facilities, workshops, and matchmaking to alternative energy assets, suppliers and customers.
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    OU INCubator

     - Rochester, Michigan - Oakland University 
     - Clean energy development 
     - “Green T” training for early stage clean technology sector companies 
     - Networking events, classes, business support
     - Corporate Partner Program bridges industry sponsors and start-up activities to accelerate technology commercialization
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    Macomb INCubator

     - Macomb, Michigan - Oakland University 
     - Focused on defense & homeland security, alternative energy and advanced manufacturing businesses 
     - Office space, networking events, business support
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    The Starting Block

     - Hart, Michigan 
     - Kitchen incubator space, food processing, meat processing 
     - Safe food preparation practices 
     - Business advice 

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    Mid-Michigan Innovation Center (MMIC) - Mount Pleasant SmartZone Satellite

     – Midland, Michigan – Central Michigan University 
     – Virtual Tenant Program 
     – Entrepreneurial Internship Program engages college students in the start-up experience
     – Partnered with Blue Water Angels 
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    Small Business Technology Development Center Tech Team (SBTDC)

    The experienced SBTDC technology business counselors provide early stage technology companies no-cost business consulting, which includes technology roadmapping, strategic planning assistance, business introductions, investor pitch coaching, business plan review, and SBIR/STTR application review. Last year the SBTDC Tech Team worked with more than 300 companies, resulting in over $69 million in capital formation.