University Research Corridor

URC Analysis: State Can Become a Leader in Alternative Energy

AT A GLANCE

Key findings:

$79.5 million in grants for energy research in 2007.
URC scientists developing new energy technologies.
Key partnerships with industry increasing.
Auto industry investing more in Michigan R&D than other 49 states combined.
Business invests $16.7 billion in R&D in state.
Natural advantages for developing fuels, improved vehicles.
Advantages in natural resources, biomass, wind.
Talented work force.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — The University Research Corridor announced Thursday investments in two new energy initiatives and released an independent analysis showing Michigan is ready to “become a leader in alternative energy.”

“The University Research Corridor will play a vital role in making alternative energy an important driver of economic growth in the state,” said Patrick L. Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group LLC (AEG) and a co-author of the report.
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URC BACKS TWO ‘REVOLUTIONARY BUT FEASIBLE’ ENERGY PROJECTS

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — The University Research Corridor, an alliance of Michigan’s three research universities, Thursday announced its first seed fund grants to provide startup support for two “revolutionary but feasible” energy projects.
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Energizing the URC
The URC presidents joined forces at the Mackinac Policy Conference. During the conference at the island’s famous Grand Hotel, we asked U-M President Mary Sue Coleman about her vision for the URC, an alliance of Michigan’s three research universities.
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