Our programs go beyond traditional learning. Gain the skills, tools, and mindset to lead in emerging industries and evolving markets.
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Degree Programs
UMCI offers innovative master’s degrees and academic pathways that connect Detroit to the cutting edge of research and industry.
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Certificate Programs
UMCI workforce programs empower Detroiters to advance their careers with accessible, career-aligned training.
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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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Learn More about UMCI Detroit Leadership LabUMCI Detroit Leadership Lab
2050 15th St, Detroit, MI
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2050 15th St, Detroit, MI
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Kintsugi Village Detroit 2020 14th Street Detroit, MI 48216
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Black Tech Saturdays, U-M Launch ‘Bridge to Success’ to Connect Detroiters to Innovation Economy
As the demand for tech and innovation talent continues to grow worldwide, Black Tech Saturdays, Detroit’s fast-growing community-driven tech and entrepreneurship movement, has joined forces with the University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit and Michigan Central to launch Bridge to Success, a first-of-its-kind micro-credential initiative aimed at helping Detroiters build critical workforce skills and gain access to new economic opportunities.
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Read More about University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit Announces New Director’s Advisory Board
University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit Announces New Director’s Advisory Board
The University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit today announced the appointment of new members to its Director’s Advisory Board, marking a key step as the initiative accelerates efforts to build a Detroit-based hub for education, innovation and workforce development.
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Read More about Detroit Leadership Lab launches to build real-world leadership skills
Detroit Leadership Lab launches to build real-world leadership skills
The University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI) in Detroit is launching the Detroit Leadership Lab, a hands-on, three-week program designed to build practical leadership skills for real-world application.
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.