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Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development - Wayne State University
A Catalyst for Growth in the Heart of Detroit
APLU winner
2024 Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) Award - Connections
80 Detroit Revitalization Fellows
since 2011
300,000+ living alumni
(~80%) live and work in MichiganAs the 11th largest employer in Detroit, with a $4.6 billion annual economic impact, Wayne State is a powerful economic driver. The Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (DEED) was established in 2011 to lead the university's efforts to stimulate growth in our Midtown neighborhood and Detroit, the city we proudly call home. Examples of work DEED has launched, led or impacted include:
- Woodward | Warren Park.
- The growth of nearly 800 small businesses, largely Black- and women-owned, like The Social Club and Walker-Miller Energy.
- WayneRides: free transit passes for Wayne State staff and students on MoGo, SMART, DDOT.
- Fundraising and support for the Wayne State University (WSU) Police Department.
- Live Midtown.
DEED works closely with campus and community partners to help our city and region emerge from the economic challenges of today ready to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. We envision and contribute to an increasingly vibrant Detroit and Michigan with equitable access to opportunity and lasting prosperity for all. Learn more about what we do.
Celebrating A Decade of Impact and Excellence
News
- Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M): Michigan public universities generate $45B in economic activity, support 129,000 jobs
- DEED announces inaugural Warrior Impact strategist experience winners
- Wayne State University and Kyndryl announce collaboration to advance AI-driven manufacturing and workforce innovation in Detroit
- Today@Wayne 2025 year in review
- 2025 Wayne State in the media: A year of expertise, impact and global reach