Mi-HQ: Unlocking the Power of Community - ICV2024

This presentation is part of The Chamber’s 2024 Inter-City Visit to Ann Arbor, Michigan. The visit brought together leaders from various sectors, including business, government, education, and non-profits, to explore innovative strategies and best practices for addressing community challenges. During the visit, participants engaged in discussions, toured key sites, and networked with peers from Ann Arbor, all with the goal of benchmarking our region and fostering collaboration to drive growth, sustainability, and shared success for our community.

1. Mi-HQ
Unlocking the Power of
Community
[phone]
Telephone
600 S. Wagner Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
www.mi-hq.com
Address Website September 2024
MICHIGAN
INNOVATION
HEADQUARTERS
Working together to build companies that will put down roots and grow

2. ABOUT US
THE BIG PICTURE
Founded in 2000, MI-HQ is an award-
winning entrepreneurial hub that provides
a dynamic and collaborative environment
for startups and established companies
alike to innovate, grow, and thrive. We
provide office, wet lab, and cleanroom
space for emerging technology companies
along all stages of their journeys.

3. Hard-to-Find, Sticky Infrastructure
Collaboration within the Community
Lasting Impacts for the Community
MI-HQ revitalizes obsolete buildings into affordable dry and wet
lab facilities. This process breathes new life into underutilized
spaces and creates highly sought-after sticky infrastructure that
encourages local STEM entrepreneurs to put down roots and
build their company locally.
We partner with State and local government, financial institution
universities and family offices to streamline project approvals
and ensure alignment with community needs and visions,
delivering high-quality development that creates lasting value for
the region.
MI-HQ’s ‘secret recipe’ is utilizing the power of the community
to grow and thrive. By expanding the ecosystem we can bring
together additional resources to help companies succeed. This
winning formula can be replicated in many different
communities, bringing about positive change and growth on a
larger scale.
THE STARTUP
FACTORY
HELPING ENTREPRENEURS SUCCEED
MI-HQ’s focus goes beyond our internal community: we
partner closely with local organizations and institutions to
helpe the ecosystem grow.

4. THE MI-HQ RECIPE
OVERVIEW
A RECIPE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS

5. STICKY INFRASTRUCTURE INCENTIVISES
COMPANIES TO PUT DOWN ROOTS
THE MI-HQ RECIPE
SPACES

6. ADMIN & CONCIERGE SERVICES HELP DAY -TO-DAY
THE MI-HQ RECIPE
SUPPORT

7. VETTED COLLABORATORS streamline decisions
THE MI-HQ RECIPE
SERVICES

8. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING FILLS IN THE GAPS
THE MI-HQ RECIPE
PROGRAMS

9. Technologies for commercialization.
Contract research for industry.
The Town
Ann Arbor
Spark
THE POWER
OF THE
COMMUNITY
The
University
The
State
MI-HQ
A vibrant, dynamic community with an
active, walkable downtown. Relatively
affordable, with increasing focus on
creating dense, sustainable housing.
An environment that attracts young talent!
Real estate as a service.
We create sticky infrastructure.
Turnkey space for high-value
companies.
Support services to help foster
growth.
Resources to incentivize
entrepreneurs to stay within the
region.
Priotizing expanding tech presence in
the state through programs like the
MBDP and PMBC, and organizations like
the SBDC, MEDC, and others.
Supports business
incubation and
acceleration.
Offers entrepreneurial
support and resources.
Facilitates talent
development and
recruitment.
Run programs for high-
growth industries.

10. THANK YOU
September 2024
FOR YOUR ATTENTION
MICHIGAN
INNOVATION
HEADQUARTERS
[phone]
Telephone
600 S. Wagner Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
www.mi-hq.com
Address Website