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Where Ideas Become Impact

UMCI is a catalyst for positive change in the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan.

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Our programs go beyond traditional learning. Gain the skills, tools, and mindset to lead in emerging industries and evolving markets.

  • Degrees

    UMCI offers innovative master’s degrees and academic pathways that connect Detroit to the cutting edge of research and industry.

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    Certificates

    UMCI workforce programs empower Detroiters to advance their careers with accessible, career-aligned training.

  • Youth Programs

    UMCI youth programs spark curiosity and open doors for Detroit-area middle and high school students through hands-on STEAM learning, mentorship, and pathways to college and careers.

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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.

  • May 2027

    Expected Open Date

  • 7

    Schools and Colleges in new graduate degree development

  • 200,000

    Gross square feet

  • 43

    Miles from Ann Arbor to UMCI

  • 15

    Miles from Dearborn to UMCI

  • 70

    Miles from Flint to UMCI

Edward Carrington, Founder of Flux City, in a suit and tie outdoors

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.

Edward Carrington, Founder of Flux City