The University Research Corridor is an alliance between the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University to transform, strengthen and diversify the state’s economy. The URC partners have formed this alliance to improve understanding of the vital role the three universities have played, and will play, in revitalizing the state’s economy. The collaborative effort will disseminate useful information for key stakeholders, including the business community, researchers and students, policymakers and other investors. In doing so, the universities hope to enhance our outreach and collaborative efforts, speed up technology transfer and development, and communicate the advantages of doing business here.