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...

REI has supported four projects that studied makerspaces in communities across Michigan, and recently published a video highlighting makerspaces in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Lansing, and...

To date, Student-Led, Faculty-Guided Projects have generated $58,391,800 in public and private investment in the state! REI would like to thank all of the students and faculty who have worked so hard to achieve these...

In 2015, REI launched a new effort aimed at improving Michigan's economy: A Co-Implementation Plan in Flint. The pioneering project, a collaboration with 15...