Michigan business has a long history of technological and manufacturing leadership. Our leading universities, investment in R&D, state and local commitments, highly skilled workforce and physical location are among just a few of Michigan’s advantages.
| Leading research universities |
• Michigan has small-business incubation capacity with clear paths for technology commercialization
• Michigan ranks #6 nationally for number of patents issued |
| Established technology corridors and high-tech facilities |
| • Michigan ranks #14 nationally for its number of high-tech establishments |
| Large investments in research and development |
• Michigan ranks #2 nationally for overall R&D expenditures
• Michigan ranks #1 nationally in industrial R&D intensity (industrial R&D spending per dollar of gross state product) |
| Largest international commercial border crossing |
• Michigan has the highest number of loaded truck container crossings
• Michigan has the highest number of loaded rail container crossings
• Water crossings make up $150 billion in trade through three ports of entry |
| State and local commitments to growth |
• 15 SmartZones and 16 business incubators
• Michigan Life Sciences Corridor
• Tax-free Renaissance Zones in 38 counties |
| Physical location assets that make Michigan an ideal beta test site for homeland security |
• Great Lakes
• Major rivers
• Tunnels and bridges |
| Technologically advanced supply chain |
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| Highly skilled and motivated workforce |
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