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  • Published On: December 11, 2025

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    Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Launch ‘Innovation Hub,’ Anchored by New $10M Venture Fund
  • July 22, 2025

    Six Startups Named to Fall 2025 Conquer Accelerator Cohort
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    January 17, 2025

    Jeff Wesley Joins Michigan Venture Capital Association Board of Directors

    Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, joins the Michigan Venture Capital Association board to advance Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • Governor Signs Michigan Innovation Fund Bills, Creating $60M Program to Support Startups in Michigan

    January 13, 2025

    Governor Signs Michigan Innovation Fund Bills, Creating $60M Program to Support Startups in Michigan

    MSU Research Foundation among key partners advancing program to create self-sustaining nonprofit early-stage funds and strengthen Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Three Startups to Incubator Facilities

    January 9, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Three Startups to Incubator Facilities

    (October-December 2024) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed three startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in media, manufacturing technology, and AI-driven contract management add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.

  • National Medal of Science Awarded to Oncofertility Innovator, MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff

    January 7, 2025

    National Medal of Science Awarded to Oncofertility Innovator, MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff

    MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa K. Woodruff has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor. A pioneer in oncofertility, Woodruff's work has advanced reproductive health, fertility preservation, and science mentorship globally.

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    December 19, 2024

    Remembering Bill Hamilton

    TechSmith Corporation founder, Bill Hamilton, was a visionary leader whose innovations, community contributions, and commitment to his team created a lasting impact on East Lansing and beyond.

  • December 18, 2024

    Michigan Rise: Purchase Order Financing

    Purchase order financing gives growing businesses the capital needed to fulfill large customer orders, helping founders manage cash flow and take on opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

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