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Published On: September 2, 2025

MSU Research Foundation to Lead $4M Statewide Expansion of PitchMI Startup Competition
With two $1.25M grand prizes and tailored regional spotlights, PitchMI will deliver among the largest startup investments in the U.S., exclusively for Michigan-based founders.

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October 1, 2024

Street Food Connect Promotes Collaboration Through Networking and Local Cuisine
MSU Research Foundation event draws local entrepreneurs, students, and professionals together for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and local culinary experiences and entertainment on the Michigan State University campus.
September 24, 2024

Headquarters Project on Michigan State University Campus Wins AIA Detroit Architectural Award
Designed by SmithGroup for TechSmith and the MSU Research Foundation, the award-winning headquarters on Michigan State University’s campus emphasizes well-being, environmental stewardship, flexible workspaces, and energy-efficient systems.
September 17, 2024

Five Grand Rapids Startup Teams Named to Fall 2024 Conquer Accelerator Cohort
MSU Research Foundation program offers funding, mentorship, and networking to Michigan-based entrepreneurs, plus hands-on experience for entrepreneurship-focused interns.
September 10, 2024

MSU Trustees Approve Planning Study for New Campus and Community Development Project
The MSU Board of Trustees has approved a planning study for a new community-oriented venue that would include a hotel, retail space, and athletic arena, located near the proposed innovation center being developed by the MSU Research Foundation.
September 10, 2024

MSU Trustees Authorize Long-Term Land Lease Negotiation with MSU Research Foundation
The MSU Research Foundation seeks to develop a multi-tenant innovation center within the Crescent Road redevelopment area to foster entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
September 10, 2024

MSU Trustees Approve Construction of New Plant and Environmental Sciences Building
MSU’s Board of Trustees has approved the construction of a $200 million Plant and Environmental Sciences Building to enhance research in food security and climate adaptation, supported in part by a grant from the MSU Research Foundation.