• In the Spotlight

    URC Institutions Deliver $20.6B to Michigan's Economy

    For every dollar that the state has invested in URC institutions, the URC has contributed $22 back into the state economy, impacting every county in Michigan.

    URC Institutions Deliver $20.6B to Michigan's…

    For every dollar that the state has invested in URC institutions, the URC has contributed $22 back into the state economy, impacting every county in…

    Read full article

  • In the Spotlight

    URC institutions Join IRIS to Better Measure Impact

    To learn more about how IRIS can help research universities like those in the URC can better explain and quantify their economic and social impacts, check out a joint URC and IRIS presentation at APLU.

    URC institutions Join IRIS to Better Measure…

    To learn more about how IRIS can help research universities like those in the URC can better explain and quantify their economic and social impacts,…

    Read full article

  • In the Spotlight

    Subscribe today

    From talent and business engagement to infrastructure investment and economic development, sign up today to learn how the URC helps Michigan open doors to the future.

    Subscribe today

    From talent and business engagement to infrastructure investment and economic development, sign up today to learn how the URC helps Michigan open…

    Read full article

About Us

Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) is one of the nation’s top academic research clusters and the leading engine for innovation in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. An alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University, the URC is focused on increasing economic prosperity and connecting Michigan to the world.

Learn About URC

  • "The University Research Corridor showcases Michigan’s world class universities, economic competitiveness, and scientific breakthroughs being made every day in our state. This innovative partnership is creating jobs, fostering relationships with all types of businesses, from our largest corporations to smallest entrepreneurial businesses, and driving innovation in all sectors of our economy."

    -The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator from Michigan