Merit Network, Inc. is an independent nonprofit corporation founded in 1966 that operates a high-performance research and education network serving universities, K-12 schools, government agencies, health care providers, libraries, and nonprofit organizations. Governed by Michigan’s public universities, Merit advances digital opportunity through broadband infrastructure, cybersecurity services, research, and technology impact initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity, community resilience, and innovation.
Broadband expansion and digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and network security standards, digital equity and inclusion, education technology, research and innovation policy, and community technology resilience initiatives.
Membership fees for network services, state and federal grants and contracts, service agreements with public sector and nonprofit clients, and research funding.
Michigan public universities including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University; National Science Foundation network initiatives; Michigan Moonshot broadband initiative.
Non-profit corporation
