The Michigan Opportunity

S6 Ep.26 - Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships, University of Michigan

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

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From Lab to Launch: How the University of Michigan is Powering the Next Generation of Innovation

On this episode we're joined by Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships and Economic Impact at the University of Michigan (U of M). Kelly leads one of the nation's premier university innovation ecosystems, transforming cutting-edge research into successful startup companies, breakthrough technologies, and real-world solutions that drive economic growth. 

Kelly shares her unique journey from scientist to nationally recognized innovation leader. She breaks down programs such as the Technology Transfer Talent Network (T3N) and  the new Michigan Innovation Alliance—a statewide collaboration among Michigan's leading research universities working together to increase commercialization, entrepreneurship, talent development, and investment across the state.