The Detroit-Based Startup Reinventing How Healthcare Professionals Learn
Created by an educator-clinician duo, Ollivate is turning outdated study habits into a modern, evidence-based experience now used by more than 6,000 healthcare learners.
MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 26 Investments
(July-Sept. 2025) The MSU Research Foundation backed a diverse range of startups through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise investment funds, spanning digital health, AI, sustainable products, and advanced manufacturing.
Data Science + AI Summit Explores How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Talent, Research, and Innovation
Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation and sponsored by Google Cloud and Delta Dental of Michigan, the summit brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore how agentic AI is transforming the workforce and accelerating innovation.
Data Science + AI Summit 2025
The Data Science + AI Summit brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore how agentic AI is transforming the workforce and accelerating innovation, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation and sponsored by Google Cloud and Delta Dental of Michigan.
MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Four Startups to Incubator Facilities
(July-Sept. 2025) Four new startups joined the Foundation’s incubator ecosystem this quarter, expanding innovation in digital security, healthcare, sustainability, and creative media.
PitchMI 2025: Regional Events Recap
Four PitchMI regional events in Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Detroit, and Ann Arbor showcased Michigan’s most promising innovators, drawing hundreds of attendees and $725,000 in additional co-investments. Winners advance to the $1 million statewide championship in April 2026.
Four Startups Named Regional Winners in PitchMI, Advancing Toward Additional $1M Statewide Prize
Regional pitch events drew hundreds of attendees and $725,000 in additional co-investments, underscoring momentum in Michigan’s startup ecosystem.
MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Conquer Accelerator Cohorts in Grand Rapids and Lansing
Accelerator programs provide $20,000 investment, mentorship, and 10-week programming for Michigan startups in Grand Rapids and a new national EdTech accelerator powered by Michigan Virtual.
Top 20 Startups Chosen to Compete for $1.25M PitchMI Prize
Four regional pitch events will showcase Michigan’s most promising innovators, with winners advancing to the statewide championship in April 2026.
PitchMI 2025: Meet the Top 20 Startup Teams
Introducing the 20 startup teams selected to compete in the PitchMI regional events, where founders present their ideas, connect with investors, and compete for a place in the statewide championship awarding an additional $1 million.
