2017 REI Projects Across Michigan
March 15, 2017
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...
Apply to the 2017 Innovation Fellows Program
January 10, 2017
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 Extends Deadline for CLP Applications
December 22, 2016
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...
REI Seeking 2017 Authors!
November 18, 2016
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....
EDA Continues Support for REI
November 8, 2016
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,...
Fifth Annual Innovate Michigan! Summit Success
September 20, 2016
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...
Fifth Annual Innovate Michigan! Summit Announced
July 21, 2016
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...
Makerspaces: Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
June 6, 2016
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...
Student-Led, Faculty-Guided Projects Announced
May 2, 2016
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...
Economic, Community Development Initiative in Flint
March 31, 2016
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...