In the Great Lakes Bay you have unique access to world-class research facilities, scientists and corporate leaders who regularly collaborate on product and technology development — exceptional R&D opportunities and resources are waiting for you.

Hemlock Semiconductor Group

Semiconductor and solar ingot/wafer manufacturers rely on Hemlock Semiconductor Group as a consistent, reliable source of high-purity polycrystalline silicon and chlorosilanes. Hemlock Semiconductor has been an industry leader for 50 years, helping keep you at the forefront of your industry. With it latest solar array garden, customer panels are measured for efficiency and performance in a northern climate.

Dow Kokam

Dow Kokam was established in 2009 to develop and manufacture technologically advanced and economically viable battery solutions for the transportation, defense, industrial and medical industries. The company is owned by The Dow Chemical Company, TK Advanced Battery LLC and Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (Dassault). Uniting the three companies creates the first battery and energy management systems manufacturer to combine the viable, scalable, large-format battery technology with the market franchise, manufacturing expertise and market knowledge necessary to become the clear partner of choice across industries.

The Dow Chemical Company

The Dow Chemical Company, founded and headquartered in Mid-Michigan, is dedicated to furthering research and product development in multiple industries – automotive, agriculture, pharmaceutical, bioscience, and more. Dow's research groups regularly support and collaborate with local businesses and educational facilities. Scientists at Dow are among the world leaders.

Dow Corning Analytical Solutions

When people think of Dow Corning they most often think of silicon materials. But the expertise goes far beyond that. Professionals at Dow Corning — Ph.D. chemists with expertise in a wide variety of fields — will help you take your idea from concept to commercialization and help you expand into new markets. Services include: Chemical Structure Analysis, Materials Analysis and Characterization, Product Deformulation and Contaminant Determination, and more. Dow Corning's extensive materials library is used to troubleshoot complex problems; create and confirm methodologies for measuring properties and performance.

Michigan Molecular Institute (MMI)

One of the world's leading polymer research firms is located in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Michigan Molecular Institute (MMI) is more than a research center, it is also an educational institution, business start-up incubator, and a major resource for the scientific community. MMI's laboratory space is filled with advanced scientific testing equipment and people who know how to use it. With its strong entrepreneurial culture, MMI is always on the lookout for potential collaborations and to turn research projects into commercial products. Dendritech, the world's leader in commercial dendrimer production, was MMI's first spinout business. This success was quickly followed by another – Oxazogen  was incubated at MMI and today manufactures coating materials and specialty polymers, and conducts extensive research in polymers and photonics.

Impact Analytical

Located on the Michigan Moleculat Institute research campus, Impact Analytical has on staff 250 years of collective scientific experience, $3 million worth of testing and cutting-edge lab equipment, and an extensive reference library. Industry expertise includes: plastics, packing, specialty chemicals, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and more. Impact Analytical can provide you with any level of service — Failure Analysis, Material Property Measurement, Stability Studies, Quality Control Testing, Reverse Engineering, Regulatory Testing, Impurity Analysis, and more 

Mid-Michigan Innovation Center

A private business incubator, the Mid-Michigan Innovation Center (MMIC) is much more than a landlord. Established with $1.65 million from five area foundations, MMIC connects industrial entrepreneurs and businesses to the resources and expertise they need to succeed. For the benefit of its tenants, MMIC has established strong working relationships with area universities, colleges, and corporations. The Dow Chemical Company has been a significant partner supporting MMI facilities and tenants. MMI facilities and services include: 14 wet labs, production and office facilities, training, an international contact network, financing and venture capital connections, and entrepreneurial internships. The industry focus of the Center is in material sciences, information technology, and alternative energies. The Virtual Mentor Program connects entrepreneurs with Mid-Michigan scientific and business experts. 

InVision Zero Home

The Dow Chemical Company and Cobblestone Homes have teamed up to build a net-zero energy home that is priced at the current United States average new home selling price. Named “InVision Zero”, this home is about “envisioning” net-zero homes “in” neighborhoods across the state, and around the country. This Vision is no longer just about demonstrating sustainable building, it’s about building sustainable homes that are affordable and attainable for more homeowners throughout the U.S.

Quadsil, Inc.

Over 100 years of technical experience with silicon is available to individuals and small businesses requiring silicon-based solutions. Founded by world-renowned scientists and industry experts, this highly-specialized consulting firm has unparalleled knowledge of the industry. There's almost nothing Quadsil can't test — adhesives, coatings, antiforams, profoamers, paint additives, fire resistent materials, applications, use, storage, and disposal of silicon materials and prototypes. Quadsil has a full R&D lab facility onsite for prototyping new products and troubleshooting existing silicon products.

Local Universities and Colleges also offer Research and Product Development Opportunities