Ypsilanti isn’t just a place on the map—it’s a growing hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and next-generation talent.
Located at the center of Southeast Michigan’s innovation corridor, Ypsilanti offers startups, scale-ups, and established companies access to world-class research, skilled talent, and the infrastructure needed to grow. Whether you’re launching a new idea or expanding your footprint, Ypsilanti provides the environment to build, test, and scale.
Ypsilanti’s ecosystem supports companies across high-growth industries, from coworking spaces and startup support to specialized labs and testing facilities. Ypsilanti delivers the resources entrepreneurs need — without the barriers of larger, more saturated markets. Some of the more notable technology industries in Ann Arbor include:
At the center of Ypsilanti’s biotech and healthcare sector is MI-HQ, a collaborative hub that provides shared lab and office space to dozens of early-stage companies.
Home to Eastern Michigan University and it’s top-10 nationally ranked cybersecurity programs. The program is designated as a Center for Academic Excellence by the NSA and DHS.
The only incubator kitchen in the region is operated by Growing Hope in Ypsilanti. In 2025, the organization also launched the Satellite Kitchen Network to connect entrepreneurs with underutilized licensed kitchens.
Located in Ypsilanti Township, the American Center for Mobility is a 500-acre automotive proving ground and test facility for automotive companies to research, develop, test, and showcase advanced mobility technologies.
Ypsilanti combines local collaboration with global access.
Just minutes from Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), the community is well-positioned for national and international connectivity. Businesses also benefit from proximity to key regional innovation assets, including MI-HQ, a dedicated bioscience and medtech hub offering wet labs and research facilities for early-stage and scaling companies.
Ypsilanti is home to the American Center for Mobility (ACM), located at the historic Willow Run site — an iconic symbol of American manufacturing and innovation. Today, ACM is a global leader in research and testing for connected and automated vehicles, playing a critical role in advancing safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies and reinforcing Ypsilanti’s leadership in the future of transportation.
Academic partners Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Community College provide a steady pipeline of skilled talent through competitive programs in computer science, game design, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and coatings research.
Both institutions also operate centers for entrepreneurship, offering training, coaching, and hands-on support for founders at every stage, helping ideas move from classroom to company.
Companies in Ypsilanti benefit from hands-on startup and business support through SPARK East, part of Ann Arbor SPARK’s regional network. Entrepreneurs gain access to mentorship, capital connections, coworking space, and a collaborative community designed to help businesses start, grow, and stay in the region.
Ypsilanti blends affordability, creativity, and collaboration—making it an ideal place to build something new. With strong regional partnerships, accessible resources, and a growing innovation economy, Ypsilanti is where businesses don’t just locate—they grow. Start here. Build here. Scale here.
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