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Published On: March 24, 2026

PitchMI Spotlight: General Orbit
In this episode, we talk with Parker Boundy, Co-Founder and CEO of General Orbit and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about advancing navigation and sensing technology for space and Earth-based applications.

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January 23, 2025

MSU Researcher-Led Startup Develops Optical Sensor for Monitoring Water Quality
With support from the MSU Research Foundation and MSU Technologies, professor Ruby Ghosh launched Opti O2 to commercialize a durable, low-maintenance sensor that delivers real-time insight into water health.
January 21, 2025

MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 24 Investments
(October-December 2024) The Michigan State University Research Foundation backs a diverse range of startups through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investment funds, supporting companies in healthcare, education, consumer products, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.