Ann Arbor Joins Global Network of Innovation Districts

ANN ARBOR, MICH., April 20, 2026 — Ann Arbor SPARK has joined The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) Global Network, aligning the region with a growing international cohort of districts advancing new models for innovation, economic development, and urban growth. Through this network, Ann Arbor joins more than 50 innovation districts across 14 countries, all working to strengthen how research institutions, companies, startups, and communities come together to drive innovation and economic