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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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 founders, Scott Damman and Ivan Kim, combine sports performance and technology to create movement health solutions that reach beyond elite athletics.
Startup accelerator offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to Michigan-based entrepreneurs, and hands-on experience for interns interested in entrepreneurship.
Michigan State University Research Foundation backs a diverse range of startups through Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investments funds, spanning medical tech, consumer products, pet wellness, and more.
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