Woodruff joins two of the world's oldest and most distinguished learned societies in recognition of her contributions to reproductive science, medicine, and higher education.
New statewide effort will align strategy, strengthen capital connections, and help more companies scale as Michigan works toward becoming a Top 10 innovation economy.
In this episode, we talk with Lesley Millar-Nicholson, Executive Director of the Technology Licensing Office at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about university commercialization, startup creation, and the differences between innovation ecosystems in the Midwest and Boston.
A serial entrepreneur built BridgeCare Technologies to help schools meet a mental health crisis the system isn’t staffed for.
In this episode, we talk with Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, about the PitchMI competition—from the quarterfinal events held across Michigan to the championship in Lansing, where Adrenaline Interactive received a $1 million investment.
Built on firsthand operator experience, Clicki helps businesses turn referrals into a more structured and measurable way to grow—reducing reliance on paid advertising.
The MSU Research Foundation is building a connected innovation ecosystem that helps researchers and entrepreneurs across Michigan access the resources, relationships, and capital needed to turn ideas into real-world impact.
The MSU Research Foundation program has supported more than 100 startups across Michigan, helping founders move from early concepts to scalable ventures.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mairi Gibbs, CEO of Oxford University Innovation, about how Oxford approaches commercialization, company creation, and ecosystem development.
(Jan.-Mar. 2026) The MSU Research Foundation backed a diverse range of startups across healthcare, fintech, energy, and enterprise software sectors through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise investment funds.
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