The Missouri Innovation Center is a public, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created in 1984 to assist with technology commercialization in mid-Missouri. Over the years, MIC has played a key role in the development of the infrastructure for innovation and technology-based economic development locally and state-wide. MIC’s central focus today is the creation of a cluster of high-technology companies in mid-Missouri. This is achieved by coaching area entrepreneurs, creating and incubating new technology companies, and attracting young technology ventures to the region.