AI will add trillions to the global economy this decade. AIinMI mobilizes Michigan's business leaders, educators, workforce, and policymakers to ensure our state leads — not follows.
Our state produces 1,394 AI-relevant graduates every year, conducts $369 million in AI research, and employs the nation's #1 concentration of engineers. But 40% of our top graduates leave for other states, 51% of business leaders can't articulate how AI fits their operations, and neighboring states are investing tens of billions to capture what should be ours.
The World Economic Forum projects that 59% of workers worldwide will need reskilling by 2030. BCG found that fewer than 10% of states have a coordinated AI strategy. Michigan cannot afford to be in the other 90%.
Peer learning session for senior leaders exploring practical AI applications in operational efficiency.
Inaugural gathering of Michigan's AI leadership community. Keynotes, panels, and working sessions setting the agenda for 2026.
Interact with peers across industries in a fun golf scramble format raising funds for special events.
Peer learning session for senior leaders exploring practical AI applications in operational efficiency.
Peer learning session for senior leaders exploring practical AI applications in system development.
Michigan sits at the intersection of AI, advanced manufacturing, and mobility — a niche no other state can claim at comparable scale. OpenAI's Stargate project chose Michigan for the largest investment in state history. The University of Michigan is building a $1.25 billion AI research complex with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Brookings designated Ann Arbor one of only 28 national "Star Hubs" for AI.
AIinMI exists to connect these assets — our leading brands and businesses, our universities, and one of the best workforces in the world — into a coherent strategy that captures Michigan's $70 billion AI opportunity.
A Low-Profit Limited Liability Company built for impact, not extraction.
The L3C form legally requires that our primary purpose be charitable and educational — not profit. Every decision serves Michigan's AI leadership.
L3C status enables Program-Related Investments (PRIs) from foundations and impact investors, unlocking capital unavailable to traditional nonprofits or for-profits.
Unlike traditional nonprofits, we can generate revenue from services and partnerships while maintaining tax-advantaged status. Responsive and entrepreneurial.
The structure signals to business leaders, educators, and policymakers that we're building something serious — not extracting value from the community.
Five constituencies. One table. Ensuring every initiative serves Michigan's AI future.
Industry insights, practical grounding, adoption pathways
Academic pathways, talent development, research application
Worker guidance, skill development, support resources
Policy context, funding, regulatory awareness
Technical grounding, trends, implementation guidance
Join peer learning cohorts, benchmark your AI maturity against industry data, and shape the talent pipeline your sector needs. Companies investing in AI see 3–10X ROI.
Connect $369M in Michigan AI research to real industry applications. Partner on applied learning and help retain the thousands of AI graduates our universities produce annually.
Access reskilling pathways as 39% of key skills shift by 2030. AI specialists earn a 56% wage premium — we'll help you get there.
Get evidence-based recommendations informed by Michigan Business Leaders and Inventors. Benchmark our state against peers investing billions.
The data says the investment is worth making.
The question is whether Michigan moves fast enough to capture it.
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