OUR MISSION IS TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE MICHIGAN ECONOMY.

Michigan Life Science and Innovation Center (MLSIC) is southeastern Michigan’s premier home for life science and other high-tech, innovation based startup businesses.  Our mission:  Diversify and grow the Michigan economy by helping high-tech startup companies succeed.  How?  Start with inventive ideas in multiple disciplines from Michigan’s talented entrepreneurial ecosystem.  Add in the MEDC’s early stage funding programs and entrepreneurial support services.   Gather at the 67,000+ square foot MLSIC innovation center complete with state-of-the-art wet lab space, well-appointed offices and conference rooms, a Phase 1 Clinical Trials facility, ample free parking, a loading dock and every possible business amenity.  Recruit life science leaders, serial entrepreneurs and innovative start-up companies from different industry sectors.  Provide plenty of opportunities for networking, mentoring and expertise sharing.  Result?  A place where high-tech dreams and startup companies flourish and grow every day.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT

The goal of MLSIC is to catalyze growth by combining state-of-the-art laboratory space and entrepreneurial support in one location. Through daily contact with leaders in the life science industry, start-ups gain the advantage of on-site mentoring and ready access to expertise in finance, business development, marketing, sales, HR, and logistics.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

You are, if (1) your business is an innovation start-up or (2) your company’s technology is applicable to health care, life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field. In addition, the business must be focused on commercialization and based on an idea or technology that has defensible value (e.g., a patent, trade secrets, copyrights, know-how, etc.).

THE MLSIC TEAM & WHERE WE'RE LOCATED.