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'''''The University Research Corridor''''' (URC) is a partnership between U-M, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University. The Research Corridor leverages the intellectual capital of member schools to spark regional economic development. The URC achieves its mission through entrepreneurship, innovation and technology transfer programs, educating a work force prepared for the knowledge economy, and attracting smart and talented people to the state of Michigan.
The '''''Center for Entrepreneurship''''' (CFE) is interested in connecting driven student with resources, education, and networking. They want to help students with learning more about entrepreneurship, creating a startup, or funding and advising support. The CFE offers a Master of Entrepreneurship, Program in Entrepreneurship, and many other entrepreneurship classes.
In addition to partnerships and advocacy, U-M has also learnt a very informative lesson about requirements for a successful commercialization program; a strong commitment by the university president and leadership is invaluable. Especially as the president’s bully pulpit is a powerful tool that motivates, informs, and excites the community into action. Successfully engaged communities are force multipliers. Successful programs understand this and build on the institution’s character. These programs let a thousand flowers bloom, rather than allow hierarchy to stifle innovation. These programs set priorities, and then hammer away at them repeatedly. These program characteristics position the school as a driver of economic development.