In the innovative spirit of Russell Lawrence and Henry Ford, university foundational figures since its inception, the mission of the Lawrence Technological University Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the entire LTU community by providing leading-edge education, research, industry experiences and resources.
Dating back to 1932 when Henry Ford provided Russell Lawrence with space in his Model T assembly plant for the launch of Lawrence Technological University (LTU), the need for innovation and entrepreneurship continues to grow.
The pursuit of entrepreneurship is expanding exponentially. Twenty-nine percent of U.S. workers are primarily self-employed1, 50% of them will be freelancing by 20272, and 33% of college graduates want to own their own business3.
Meanwhile, for students not starting businesses, 85% of the jobs they will hold in 2030 have yet to be invented4 and they are expected to have had eight to ten jobs by the time they are 385. Participants in this new, innovation-economy job market need to be prepared to compete within it.
Lastly, our society needs to continually cultivate innovators and entrepreneurs who improve our lives with their innovations and contribute to the growth of our economy through the creation of jobs, commerce and wealth.
It is for these reasons that LTU’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center was created.
1. Gallup; 2. Wonolo; 3. Intelligent.com; 4. Institute for the Future and Dell Technologies; 5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Center provides LTU’s community of students, faculty, staff and alumni across all colleges with a variety of cross-disciplinary services focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. These include academic courses, lunch & learns, a guest speaker series, workshops, events, competitions, clubs and other resources. The Center provides an ecosystem within which LTU innovators and entrepreneurs can grow and advance their ideas.
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Located right here on the campus of LTU, this entity provides hard-tech startups and small to medium-sized manufacturers access to product development services and tailored funding solutions.
Connect with, and learn from, the University’s most prolific inventors encompassing students, faculty, alumni, staff and friends. This organization is a member of world renown National Academy of Inventors that can provide you with critical resources.
Learn about how to engage in research and economic development opportunities at LTU. Read about opportunities to conduct industry sponsored research, launch an innovation center specific to your expertise or connect with other resources.
Learn about how innovation works within an existing company. Explore ways you can pursue a co-op opportunity, an internship or employment that provides critical and real-world experiences.
Understand the options available for securing financial assistance needed to assist with your innovation journey at LTU. Learn about the variety of scholarship opportunities that exist and what you need to do to be considered.
LTU’s research magazine showcases the research initiatives and scholarly exploration of our faculty and students; our commitment to fostering a culture of academic excellence and pushing boundaries of knowledge; and the university’s discoveries and contributions to the advancements in technology and innovation. The magazine delves into the diverse disciplines within our campus and embodies the spirit of inquiry defined by our institution.
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Southfield, MI 48075-1058
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