600 South Wagner, Llc

What 600 South Wagner, Llc does

MI-HQ (Michigan Innovation Headquarters), operated by 600 South Wagner, LLC, is a privately held innovation campus and business incubator founded in 2015 by Mark and Linda Smith in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company operates 290,000+ square feet across five buildings in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, providing customizable office space, dry labs, BSL-2 wet labs, production areas, manufacturing spaces, co-working, and storage units to early-stage and growth-stage technology companies. The campus currently houses 90+ businesses primarily in life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, alternative energy, mobility, and robotics, and is recognized as housing the largest concentration of life science companies in the Ann Arbor region.

The core offering is physical innovation campus infrastructure with configurable lab and office spaces that can scale with tenant growth, augmented by MI-HQ Enterprise Services that provide fractional executive talent, networking, pitch coaching, mentorship (MIR Program), fundraising guidance, cultural assessments, regulatory oversight, and brand consulting. Revenue is generated through subscription-based recurring monthly leases ranging from $250/month for storage to $6,900/month for larger suites, with shared lab benches available at $550 per bench and dedicated conference rooms bookable as ancillary revenue.

MI-HQ's go-to-market is a direct, relationship-driven sales model in which prospective tenants complete an inquiry form on the company website specifying space requirements and square footage, after which the team conducts on-site tours and configures customized space solutions. The company has been recognized by Ann Arbor Spark with Development of the Year (2020), Project of the Year (2020), and three consecutive Gazelle awards (2020-2022) for sustaining 20% revenue growth, and has built a curated ecosystem of 60+ regional resource partners including Ann Arbor SPARK, Michigan Capital Network, Techstars Detroit, Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund, and Michigan First Capital Fund.

Name

600 South Wagner, Llc

Legal name

600 South Wagner, LLC

Website

https://mi-hq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MI-HQ (Michigan Innovation Headquarters) is a privately held Ann Arbor-based innovation campus operating 290,000+ sq ft across five buildings in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, leasing configurable offices, BSL-2 wet labs, and production space to 90+ life sciences, biotech, medical device, and mobility startups on monthly subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Coworking & Lab Real Estate

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611), Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (531130)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace & Office Support Services (Reception/Mailroom/Porterage/Helpdesk) (IMAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Innovation campus leasing
• Biotech lab space
• Wet lab infrastructure
• Commercial coworking facilities
• Office space rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: MI-HQ generates revenue primarily through leasing customizable office spaces, laboratory suites (wet and dry labs), and storage units to startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies. Pricing ranges from $250/month for storage to $6,900/month for larger suites. Shared lab benches are available at $550/bench. The revenue model is recurring, subscription-based rental with monthly billing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

600 South Wagner, LLC operates MI-HQ, a multi-building innovation campus providing customizable office, dry lab, BSL-2 wet lab, production, manufacturing, co-working, and storage space for rent on a monthly subscription basis to startups and established companies. The company also offers MI-HQ Enterprise Services (fractional executive talent, mentorship, pitch coaching, fundraising support, regulatory guidance), shared lab benches, conference room rentals, and a tenant portal for facility management.

Product overview

MI-HQ operates as a single unified innovation campus platform offering physical workspace and business support services. The core offering is the MI-HQ Innovation Campus—a 290,000+ square foot multi-building facility providing customizable commercial spaces (offices, dry labs, wet labs up to BSL-2, production/manufacturing areas, co-work spaces, and storage) across five locations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan. This is augmented by the MI-HQ Enterprise Services module providing fractional executive talent, networking, pitch coaching, mentorship, fundraising guidance, and regulatory support; the Conference Room Rentals for meeting spaces; Shared Lab Benches for cost-effective lab access; the Tenant Portal for facility management; and the Resources Database connecting tenants with regional business partners. The company does not offer software products, APIs, or AI-enabled technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MI-HQ Enterprise: A comprehensive suite of services for tenants including fractional executive talent, networking, pitch coaching, initial customer discovery, mentorship, fundraising support, cultural assessments, regulatory oversight, and brand consulting.

Products and services

• MI-HQ Innovation Campus (Office, Wet Lab, Dry Lab, Production, Manufacturing, Co-Working, and Storage Space Leases) A 290,000+ square foot multi-building innovation campus in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan, offering customizable office suites (75-308 sq ft from $300-$900/mo), wet lab suites (BSL-2 rated, 237-1,280 sq ft from $800-$6,900/mo), dry lab suites, full multi-room suites, production and manufacturing areas, co-working, and storage (from $250/mo) to emerging tech companies on a monthly subscription lease basis.
• MI-HQ Enterprise Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies in MI-HQ community have raised $100M+ in capital
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ann Arbor SparkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnn Arbor Spark is a primary ecosystem partner providing startup support services, accelerator programs, and co-marketing. MI-HQ received Development of the Year and Project of the Year awards from Ann Arbor Spark, which also operates the SPARK Capital co-investment fund that invests up to $250,000 in startups.
• Ann Arbor SPARK AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccelerator program that grants startups $25,000-$150,000 to help launch. Provides funding pathway for MI-HQ tenant companies seeking early-stage capital.
• FS&A (Frishkoff Seyferth & Associates)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCultural assessment partner for MI-HQ Enterprises program. Conducts reviews, surveys, and interviews to help incoming startups understand their company culture and values.
• 10,000 Small Businesses (Goldman Sachs)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFree mini MBA program for small businesses in the Detroit area. Listed as a resource for MI-HQ tenants seeking business education.
• Techstars DetroitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal accelerator based in Detroit offering $125K investments. Available pathway for MI-HQ startups seeking acceleration and funding.
• Blue Haven Grant ConsultantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSBIR and STTR grant assistance provider. Strategic partnership for Mi-HQ offering discounted rates to tenants for grant writing services.
• Cayman ChemicalsminorOthersContract Research Organization and CDMO offering diverse services. Provides Mi-HQ discount to tenant companies.
• CelltreatminorOthersLaboratory plastic consumables manufacturer. Provides Mi-HQ discount to tenant companies for lab supplies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LabCentral: Cambridge, MA-based biotech coworking and lab incubator providing shared BSL-2 lab space and support services to life sciences startups. Closest analog to MI-HQ's specialized wet-lab incubator model, though at a larger scale and in a more established biotech hub.
• MATTER: Chicago-based healthcare innovation hub offering coworking, lab, and accelerator programs for medical technology and biotech startups. Comparable in bundling physical space with mentorship and investor programming.
• 1871: Chicago technology hub providing coworking space, programming, and corporate partnerships for tech startups. Comparable as a regional innovation campus operator with multiple-member ecosystem, though broader in industry focus than MI-HQ.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Operates large multi-building innovation campuses with flexible office, lab, and coworking space for startups and growth companies. Directly comparable operating model to MI-HQ's innovation campus across multiple buildings, including lab-ready spaces.
• Rev1 Ventures: Columbus, Ohio-based startup incubator providing workspace, capital, and corporate venture connections. Comparable Midwestern innovation hub with bundled space and enterprise services similar to MI-HQ Enterprise.
• BioGenerator: St. Louis-based biotech startup incubator offering lab space, funding, and founder support to early-stage life sciences companies. Comparable as a regional biotech-focused incubator with bundled workspace and accelerator services.
• BioEnterprise / JumpStart Health: Cleveland-based healthcare and biotech business builder supporting life sciences startups through advisory, programming, and access to lab infrastructure. Comparable Midwest life sciences ecosystem builder.

Broad incumbents

• MassChallenge: Global startup accelerator offering mentorship, programming, and equity-free awards. Comparable in providing accelerator-style support services but does not own or operate physical lab space at MI-HQ's scale.

Regional players

• Launch Fishers: Indiana-based innovation campus providing coworking, maker space, and programming to entrepreneurs. Comparable innovation campus model in an adjacent Midwest market with similar target tenant base.
• Atlanta Tech Village / ATDC: Georgia Tech-affiliated technology incubator offering coworking, mentorship, and programming for tech and biotech startups. Comparable innovation hub with multi-tenant campus model in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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