Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University
650 West Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 • 906-632-6841
Incubators
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University-Industry Commercialization Programs
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Entrepreneurship Education related to Economic Development
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Economic Development/Outreach
Prototype Development Center
http://www.lssu.edu/eng/index.php#top
Supported by a 21st Century Jobs Fund Grant, LSSU's Prototype Development Center (PDC) offers its engineering resources and expertise to any small to mid-sized manufacturer that wants to develop and bring new products to market. The Center puts manufacturing methods, mechanical services, materials testing, electronics, computers and robotics at a company's disposal so it can create functional prototypes of any product. Manufacturers can then use the prototypes as “proof of concept” or for demonstrations that can aid in securing start-up capital investment. The center will operate under the auspices of LSSU’s School of Engineering and Technology.
The center brings educational opportunities to Lake State's campus community as well. Students gain hands-on experience while faculty apply technical expertise to benefit Michigan companies.