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    Recognizes research excellence and provides funding support to advance impactful scholarly work.

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    Helps transform discoveries into real-world solutions through mentorship and entrepreneurial training.

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    • PitchMI

    Michigan’s premier startup pitch competition, awarding up to $1.25M in investment to the state champion.

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    Cohort-based startup accelerator with funding, mentorship, and industry-specific support for technology companies.

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    Michigan’s first centralized jobs board connecting talent with high-growth startups across the state.

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    • Venture Funds

    Early-stage funding from Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise supports over 200 high-growth startups.

    • PO Financing

    Working capital to fulfill large orders, manage cash flow, and support sustainable business growth.

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    Wet labs, flex offices, and warehouse space near MSU for startups advancing university-driven research and innovation.

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    Grand Rapids

    Private offices and startup services on the Medical Mile for MedTech and health innovation ventures.

    • The Bridge Incubator
    Detroit

    Flexible space and strategic support for MedTech and mobility startups rooted in Detroit’s industrial legacy.

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    Partnerships
    Henry Ford + MSU
    • Innovation Hub

    A health innovation hub advancing care delivery through clinical validation, translational research, and startup collaboration.

    NSF Engine
    • SHAPE Engine

    A regional initiative working to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling through collaboration with businesses and startups.

    EDA Tech Hub
    • MARS Tech Hub

    A technology hub helping researchers and startups turn advanced materials and manufacturing into real-world solutions.

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    • June 24, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Virtual Launch New Conquer EdTech Accelerator
    • June 23, 2025

      Advancing Grid-Scale Storage with Dr. Tom Guarr
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    Spring, 2026

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    Aug. 11, 2026

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    Oct. 1, 2026

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  • MSU Research Foundation Announces Annual Grant to Support Research, Technology Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship at Michigan State University

    August 13, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Announces Annual Grant to Support Research, Technology Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship at Michigan State University

    The Michigan State University Research Foundation has committed $11.8 million for the 2024-2025 academic year, matching the previous year's grant, to support key programs at Michigan State University, including technology commercialization, faculty recruitment, and research initiatives.

  • Foundation Professor Federica Brandizzi is Discovering How Plants Make Life-and-Death Decisions

    August 6, 2024

    Foundation Professor Federica Brandizzi is Discovering How Plants Make Life-and-Death Decisions

    Researchers from the Brandizzi lab at Michigan State University discovered two proteins that work in tandem when dealing with life-and-death decisions in plants, offering new insights into improving plant resilience.

  • MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts Running in Parallel

    August 6, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts Running in Parallel

    East Lansing program offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to grow new businesses in any industry, while SBIR/STTR grant-writing program focuses on highly technical companies needing additional research to commercialize their technology.

  • From Interns to Innovators: How Internships are Shaping High-Tech Careers Within the MSU Ecosystem

    July 23, 2024

    From Interns to Innovators: How Internships are Shaping High-Tech Careers Within the MSU Ecosystem

    Success stories from Enspired Solutions, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies, and the MSU Research Foundation reveal how internships and mentorship are critical in developing and retaining high-tech talent in the region.

  • MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments

    July 16, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments

    (April-June 2024) The Michigan State University Research Foundation backs a diverse range of startups through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investment funds, spanning from cybersecurity and healthcare to AI, renewable energy, financial technology, and more.

  • MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Eight Startups to Incubator Facilities

    July 9, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Eight Startups to Incubator Facilities

    (April-June 2024) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed eight startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in sustainable materials, robotics, and hydrogen technology add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.

  • Michigan State University Research Foundation and MSU Announce Recipients of 2024 Strategic Partnership Grants

    July 2, 2024

    Michigan State University Research Foundation and MSU Announce Recipients of 2024 Strategic Partnership Grants

    The Michigan State University Research Foundation and Michigan State University will fund programs for prostate cancer therapy, polycrystalline diamond membranes for space-based communications, and advanced AI for early disease diagnostics.

  • MoveFactorX is Creating a Healthier Future Through Movement and Technology

    February 7, 2024

    MoveFactorX is Creating a Healthier Future Through Movement and Technology

    MoveFactorX founders, Scott Damman and Ivan Kim, combine sports performance and technology to create movement health solutions that reach beyond elite athletics.

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