Michigan Central is becoming Detroit’s center of gravity for emerging industries, with breakthrough innovation happening across mobility, manufacturing and clean technology. With over 2,000 innovators working side-by-side here across startups, Fortune 500 companies, universities, artists, investors, and nonprofits, we're proving that cross-sector collaboration drives both market success and community benefit. Discover the progress in 2025, peek into what’s coming in 2026, and learn how to join our growing ecosystem here.
Michigan Central is a destination for advancing technologies and programs that address some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today and unlock a more sustainable and human centered future. It is where collaboration, innovation and community come together to create not only new technology, but new opportunities for Detroiters and Michiganders.
February 3, 2026
BGCGD is projected to invest $30M developing the talent pipeline for the creative economy, technology and mobility sectors
January 13, 2026
Michigan Central will become the ultimate destination for motorsports fans this month when Michigan Central Race Days revs up the innovation district from January 18-30.
December 16, 2025
In just over two years, Michigan Central has emerged as Detroit’s center of gravity for emerging industries, proving that cross-sector collaboration can drive both economic competitiveness and community prosperity.