Discovering and applying new and innovative economic development tools, models, policies, and programs
Creating Jobs and Wealth in Distressed Michigan Communities
REI offers support for three types of projects:
Co-Learning Plan selection is a competitive process. REI typically funds up to four Co-Learning Projects each year, and authors receive up to $8,000 in support. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types.
Call for Co-Learning Plan Authors
Stage | Date |
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Application Deadline | December 8, 2023 |
Notice of Awards | January 2024 |
First Drafts Due | March 29, 2024 |
Second Drafts Due | May 3, 2024 |
Third Draft Due | June 7, 2024 |
Fourth Draft Due | July 9, 2024 |
Presentations Due | August 5, 2024 |
Present at Innovate Michigan! Summit | August 15, 2024 |
Addendum and Final Report Due | August 26, 2024 |
Innovation Fellows are funded through a competitive award process to which only serious, dedicated individuals should apply. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types.
2024 Call for Innovation Fellows
Stage | Date |
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Applications Due | December 8, 2023 |
Notice of Award | January, 2024 |
First Project Update | March 29, 2024 |
Second Project Update | May 3, 2024 |
Third Project Update | June 7, 2024 |
Fourth Project Update | July 9, 2024 |
Present at Innovate Michigan! Summit | August 15, 2024 |
Final Report Due | August 26, 2024 |
Technical Assistance selection is a competitive process. REI typically funds five or more semester-long projects each year. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types, or watch our Webinar on the 2019-2020 Student-Led, Faculty-Guided technical assistance.
Student-Led, Faculty-Guided Technical Assistance Project Application
Stage | Fall | Spring | Summer |
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Application Opens | June | October | February |
Applications Due | July | November | March |
Applicant Selection | August | December | April |
Final Product Due | December | April | August |