MTU Office of Innovation and Industry Engagement

University Partner

MTU Office of Innovation and Industry Engagement

The Michigan Tech Office of Innovation and Industry Engagement (IIE) works closely with startups and established companies to identify commercial needs and match them with research discoveries, technologies, and faculty expertise that can help overcome technical challenges or present new market opportunities. IIE can act as a single point of entry to craft a relationship which maximizes the value of research and technology development investment from its partners.

Contact

Team

  • Jim Baker
    Executive Director, Innovation and Industry Engagement; Co-Director, Pavlis Honors College Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship, MTU Office of Innovation and Industry Engagement
  • Mike Morley
    Director of Technology Commercialization, MTU Office of Innovation and Industry Engagement
  • Jonathan Leinonen
    Mentor in Residence, Instructor, MTU Office of Innovation and Industry Engagement

Company Stages Served

  • Growth/Expansion
  • Idea/Pre-Seed
  • Mezzanine
  • Public
  • Seed

Industry Sectors Served

  • Alternative Energy
  • Consumer Products

Types of Programs Offered

  • Business Acceleration
  • Business Retention/Expansion/Attraction
  • Capital
  • Incubation
  • Talent Attraction/Retention
  • Talent Development

The most timely & relevant email you will get about Michigan’s investment & entrepreneurial ecosystem.

From public policy to the new ideas and breakthrough investment opportunities, MVCA will keep your finger on the pulse of must know information in the industry.

Newsletter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.