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U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit celebrates construction milestone
UMCI celebrated a milestone in the construction of its new facility Friday that brought together university, industry and community leaders to mark progress toward the center's planned opening in 2027.
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Innovation, industry and a more sustainable future
As part of the University of Michigan's Climate Week 2026, the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit brought together leaders from industry and Detroit’s innovation ecosystem for a conversation about sustainability and innovation in the soft goods industry.
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Read More about U-M to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Master of Urban Technology in Detroit
U-M to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Master of Urban Technology in Detroit
One-year program will equip urban innovators to transform cities through technology, design, and entrepreneurship.
Envisioned as a hub for innovation, the UMCI building in downtown Detroit will offer cutting-edge graduate and certificate programs that develop the future-oriented skills needed to fuel regional growth and attract both emerging startups and leading employers.
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Fall 2027
Expected Open Date
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7
Schools and Colleges in new graduate degree development
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200,000
Gross square feet
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43
Miles from Ann Arbor to UMCI
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15
Miles from Dearborn to UMCI
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70
Miles from Flint to UMCI
As someone who both documents Detroit’s evolution and builds within it, this project feels special. The University of Michigan Center for Innovation is a reminder that when institutions listen to the community, development becomes more than construction—it becomes collaboration.