In this episode we talk with Michigan State University Provost Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre about her path to MSU and how her experiences in research, fundraising, and innovation are shaping her leadership at the university.
Founded by a longtime restaurant operator, Shifty is rethinking how restaurants support and retain frontline teams through better training.
In this episode, we talk with MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz about how research, policy, and partnerships drive economic growth and improve lives across Michigan.
Cohorts powered by Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences and MSU Federal Credit Union combine early-stage investment, mentorship, and structured programming for healthcare and financial technology founders.
(Oct.-Dec. 2025) The MSU Research Foundation backed a diverse range of startups through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise investment funds, spanning mobility, AI, medical devices, educational technology, and related sectors.
(Oct.-Dec. 2025) Nine new startups joined the Foundation’s incubator facilities in East Lansing and Grand Rapids, expanding activity across AI, manufacturing, agriculture, and life sciences.
Annual report highlights $11.6M in grants, expanded startup support, and a $75M designation to the MSU Uncommon Will, Far Better World comprehensive campaign.
The MSU Research Foundation works closely with MSU’s research leadership to support discovery, innovation, and the translation of research into real-world impact.
Built by a respiratory therapist, Michigan-based AIRS is transforming home oxygen therapy from static equipment into a system families and clinicians can monitor and trust.
Built by Henry Ford Health and the MSU Research Foundation, a new Innovation Hub is connecting clinicians and startups to turn ideas into better patient care.
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