Meet the leaders providing oversight and strategic direction for our mission.
Meet the people executing our strategy, investment, and operations to turn ideas into impact.
Discover the real-world impact of our grants, investments, and partnerships.
Funding for interdisciplinary research with potential for significant scientific and societal impact.
Funding for research in the arts and humanities, including scholarship, creative work, and performances.
Recognizes research excellence and provides funding support to advance impactful scholarly work.
Helps transform discoveries into real-world solutions through mentorship and entrepreneurial training.
Michigan’s premier startup pitch competition, awarding up to $1.25M in investment to the state champion.
Cohort-based startup accelerator with funding, mentorship, and industry-specific support for technology companies.
Workshops, conferences, and networking events designed to support and connect the MSU innovation ecosystem.
Comprehensive support for founders at any stage, including accelerators, early-stage funding, and mentorship.
Michigan’s first centralized jobs board connecting talent with high-growth startups across the state.
Early-stage funding from Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise supports over 200 high-growth startups.
Working capital to fulfill large orders, manage cash flow, and support sustainable business growth.
Wet labs, flex offices, and warehouse space near MSU for startups advancing university-driven research and innovation.
Private offices and startup services on the Medical Mile for MedTech and health innovation ventures.
Flexible space and strategic support for MedTech and mobility startups rooted in Detroit’s industrial legacy.
A health innovation hub advancing care delivery through clinical validation, translational research, and startup collaboration.
A regional initiative working to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling through collaboration with businesses and startups.
A technology hub helping researchers and startups turn advanced materials and manufacturing into real-world solutions.
January 7, 2026
December 11, 2025
The latest updates and insights on research, startups, and investments shaping the MSU innovation ecosystem.
Upcoming workshops, conferences, and events designed to support and connect the MSU innovation ecosystem.
March 2026
Spring, 2026
Aug. 11, 2026
Oct. 1, 2026
2024-2025 Impact Report
The stories below highlight key moments from Fiscal Year 2024–2025, reflecting the MSU Research Foundation’s work across research funding, entrepreneurship, partnerships, and ecosystem development.
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