PitchMI 2026: Top 20 Announcement
Founders will compete across four Michigan cities this fall, backed by two weeks of startup development and coaching.
Mobility Summit 2026
The Mobility Summit brings together the people advancing Michigan’s mobility ecosystem—from research and startups to industry, investment, and public policy. Throughout the day, participants will explore emerging technologies, industry partnerships, advanced manufacturing, and the supply chains driving the next generation of mobility.
Twenty Michigan Startups Advance to PitchMI Semifinals
Founders will compete across four Michigan cities this fall, backed by two weeks of startup development and coaching.
MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 23 Investments
(Apr.-Jun. 2026) The MSU Research Foundation backed a diverse range of startups across healthcare, artificial intelligence, fintech, energy, and enterprise software sectors through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise investment funds.
Venture Creation, PitchMI, and Building a Top 10 Innovation State with Jeff Wesley
In this episode, David Washburn talks with Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, about the growth of the Foundation's venture creation and investment platform and the expanding network of programs supporting entrepreneurs across Michigan.
PitchMI Partnership Earns 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Award for Statewide Startup Competition
International recognition celebrates a shared commitment to advancing entrepreneurship across Michigan
