Headquarters Project on Michigan State University Campus Wins AIA Detroit Architectural Award
Designed by SmithGroup for TechSmith and the MSU Research Foundation, the award-winning headquarters on Michigan State University’s campus emphasizes well-being, environmental stewardship, flexible workspaces, and energy-efficient systems.
Five Grand Rapids Startup Teams Named to Fall 2024 Conquer Accelerator Cohort
MSU Research Foundation program offers funding, mentorship, and networking to Michigan-based entrepreneurs, plus hands-on experience for entrepreneurship-focused interns.
MSU Trustees Approve Planning Study for New Campus and Community Development Project
The MSU Board of Trustees has approved a planning study for a new community-oriented venue that would include a hotel, retail space, and athletic arena, located near the proposed innovation center being developed by the MSU Research Foundation.
MSU Trustees Authorize Long-Term Land Lease Negotiation with MSU Research Foundation
The MSU Research Foundation seeks to develop a multi-tenant innovation center within the Crescent Road redevelopment area to foster entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
MSU Trustees Approve Construction of New Plant and Environmental Sciences Building
MSU’s Board of Trustees has approved the construction of a $200 million Plant and Environmental Sciences Building to enhance research in food security and climate adaptation, supported in part by a grant from the MSU Research Foundation.
Coworking and Startup Culture Spark Success in Michigan State University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
MSU Research Foundation coworking and incubator spaces are fueling startup success by fostering collaboration, creativity, and community. Discover how these environments are transforming innovative ideas into thriving businesses like Ride YourWay, Michigan's top non-emergency medical transportation provider.
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
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
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.










