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The RU4M aggregates data on the combined economic impact of our three research intensive institutions, benchmarks our university cluster against other peer clusters in the US, and shares how we make an impact in sectors like K-12 education, fighting COVID-19, infrastructure, and more.

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Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan added $958 million in economic activity to the city of...
Economic Impact Report
Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan contributed $17.5 billion to Michigan’s economy, an increase of $700...
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Michigan’s leading research universities are magnets for top-notch talent, attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled...
Economic Impact Report
Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan remains competitive with the nation’s top university research clusters, contributing...
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Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) is playing a major role in protecting the water...
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Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan is proving to be a powerful business incubator for students...
Economic Impact Report
Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) ranks high among eight university innovation clusters in a...
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Michigan is the birthplace of the modern automotive industry, where the automobile was catapulted from...