Thank you to all who applied to be a part of this year’s REI projects! Over the last several months, we at REI have been hard at work searching for individuals who can further our goal of finding, cultivating, and disseminating innovative...

Just ahead of the 6th Annual Innovate Michigan! Summit, REI has revisited past projects and highlighted the continued successes from projects such as

We have two exciting Innovation Fellow projects currently in motion: Samantha Farr with "Women Who Weld" and Bill Stough with "Sustainable Research Group." Farr and Stough make up our inaugural class of Innovation Fellows; they...

At REI, we're always looking for innovative ideas and dedicated individuals to spur economic growth, create jobs, and research new development tools, models, policies and practices in Michigan, and we've certainly found a few innovative...

REI decided on a New Year's Resolution: Research isn't always enough - so let's take more action! This promise begins with the 2017 Innovation Fellows Program. Built from the ground up, this program emphasizes implementation. By...

REI has extended the Co-Learning Project application deadline!

REI will fund up to 4 Co-Learning Plans this year, as part of its goal to identify and develop new methods for improving Michigan's economy. Applications are due on...

A new year is fast approaching, and REI is seeking authors for another round of Co-Learning Plans! REI will fund up to 4 Co-Learning Plans this year, as part of its goal to identify and develop new methods for improving Michigan's economy....

In September, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) a $2.06 million,...

REI would like to thank everyone who attended the 5th Annual Innovate Michigan! Summit on Wednesday, September 7th. The event was very successful with more than 100 attendees. REI was very fortunate to receive an opening statement from Senator...

The REI University Center will hold its fifth annual Innovate Michigan! Summit on Wednesday, September 7. Past years have seen more than 150 attendees from all over the state, including...