Blog – MSU Research Foundation

Published On: June 30, 2026

Building the Rosenberg Center with Jeff Smith
In this episode, we talk with Jeff Smith, Executive Director of Research Parks at the MSU Research Foundation, about the Rosenberg Center, a new headquarters and innovation hub designed to support researchers, startups, and industry partners at Michigan State University.

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About the MSU Research Foundation
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.
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Conquer Accelerator Marks 10 Years of Building High-Tech, High-Growth Companies
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Building an Innovation Ecosystem at Oxford University
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MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 22 Investments
(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.
April 16, 2026

PitchMI 2026: Highlight Reel
Narrated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, this PitchMI 2026 highlight reel captures the culmination of a statewide competition that brought four top startups to Lansing to compete for a $1 million investment—reflecting the scale, momentum, and coordination behind Michigan’s growing innovation ecosystem.