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The University Corporate Engagement Park provides spaces that cultivate and enable startup success, and also accelerates corporate innovation and research partnerships with Michigan State University. UCRP operates and manages several incubator spaces including The Hatch, The TIC: East Lansing Technology Innovation Center and the VanCamp Incubator + Research Labs. The mission of UCRP is to provide mutual benefit to Michigan State University and its corporate partners by providing spaces through the advancement of research, technology, development of new knowledge and commercialization of intellectual property can occur.
The University Corporate Research Park (UCRP) spurs placemaking and economic development for startups and established companies through spaces such as incubators, corporate innovation and research space, and multi-tenant flex space. The team works together to support these companies by providing resources and space in which the companies can grow.
The team is constantly working to expand its resource base and create new spaces for Michigan entrepreneurs.
The team prides itself in being an essential part of the growth of many Michigan companies. Their work affects the greater Michigan ecosystem by supporting entrepreneurship, economic development, and placemaking.
MSU researchers who are new to working with industry through Business Connect should review the Quick Guide for MSU Researchers. Learn more about the research parks here.