East Lansing, United States: innovation profile

East Lansing is number 1279 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 3. It is home to 2 R&D labs and 1 startup in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Startups

• Great Lakes Crystal Technologies

R&D labs

Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics, Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station.