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    Funding for interdisciplinary research with potential for significant scientific and societal impact.

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    Funding for research in the arts and humanities, including scholarship, creative work, and performances.

    Professorships
    • Foundation Professors

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

    Postdocs
    • Venture Fellows Postdoc

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

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    Programs
    • Conquer AcceleratorAPPLY NOW!

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

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    Workshops, conferences, and networking events designed to support and connect the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    Services
    • Startup Services

    Comprehensive support for founders at any stage, including accelerators, early-stage funding, and mentorship.

    • Startup Jobs

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

    Funding
    • 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.

  • Research Parks
    Greater Lansing

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

    • Alliance Incubator
    • Technology Innovation Center
    • VanCamp Incubator
    • Development-Ready Land
    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.

  • News & Events
    • May 27, 2025

      MSU Announces New Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
    • May 20, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation Launches Statewide Jobs Board for Startup Talent
    • May 15, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation Designates $75M to Propel Michigan State’s Vision for a Far Better World
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    Aug. 14, 2025

    • Data Science Summit

    Oct. 2, 2025

    • AgTech Summit

    December, 2025

    • Women In Tech Summit

    March 2026

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  • Five Michigan Startups Selected to Receive Investment from MSU Student Venture Capital Fund

    April 8, 2025

    Five Michigan Startups Selected to Receive Investment from MSU Student Venture Capital Fund

    The MSU Research Foundation and Broad College of Business announce this year’s student-selected investments, backing Michigan startups in eco-friendly packaging, wearable health tech, and pet wellness.

  • How AI-Powered Genomic Intelligence Is Transforming Patient Care

    April 7, 2025

    How AI-Powered Genomic Intelligence Is Transforming Patient Care

    In a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in San Diego, [...]

  • Women in Tech Summit Showcases Michigan’s Tech Leaders

    April 3, 2025

    Women in Tech Summit Showcases Michigan’s Tech Leaders

    Open to everyone, the MSU Research Foundation event celebrated women’s contributions to tech while inviting broader conversations on innovation, sustainability, AI in healthcare, and the future of entrepreneurship.

  • Advancing Precision Medicine with Mike Klein

    March 31, 2025

    Advancing Precision Medicine with Mike Klein

    In this episode, we talk with Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, a genomics intelligence company helping researchers and clinicians make sense of vast amounts of genetic data.

  • For High-Tech Startups, Michigan Rise Purchase Order Financing Fills a Critical Funding Gap

    March 18, 2025

    For High-Tech Startups, Michigan Rise Purchase Order Financing Fills a Critical Funding Gap

    With nearly $5.8M deployed, the two-year-old financing program, backed by the MSU Research Foundation, is proving essential for Michigan-based startups.

  • MSU Research Foundation Professor Elena Litchman Investigates Impact of Climate Change on Gut Health

    February 27, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation Professor Elena Litchman Investigates Impact of Climate Change on Gut Health

    Litchman’s research examines how climate-driven disruptions to gut microbiomes could affect health, especially in vulnerable populations.

  • Why the Midwest is Becoming the New Hub for Clean Energy Innovation

    February 24, 2025

    Why the Midwest is Becoming the New Hub for Clean Energy Innovation

    Silicon Valley has long been the epicenter of tech innovation, [...]

  • From Lab to Market: The Three Phases of University Innovation

    February 17, 2025

    From Lab to Market: The Three Phases of University Innovation

    The path from university research to successful startup can be [...]

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