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Published On: September 1, 2026

MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 23 Investments
(Apr.-Jun. 2026) The MSU Research Foundation backed a diverse range of startups across healthcare, artificial intelligence, fintech, energy, and enterprise software sectors through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise investment funds.

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August 20, 2026

MEDC Earns 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Award for Statewide Startup Competition PitchMI
August 18, 2026

Building Tow Trucks for Space with Troy Morris
August 14, 2026

Mobility Summit Focuses on Michigan’s Competitive Edge in a Changing Mobility Economy

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June 4, 2026

MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professor Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff Elected to the Royal Society and the American Philosophical Society
Woodruff joins two of the world's oldest and most distinguished learned societies in recognition of her contributions to reproductive science, medicine, and higher education.
May 21, 2026

MSU Research Foundation Joins Launch of Statewide Innovation Alliance
New statewide effort will align strategy, strengthen capital connections, and help more companies scale as Michigan works toward becoming a Top 10 innovation economy.
May 19, 2026

Tech Transfer, Startups, and the MIT Ecosystem
In this episode, we talk with Lesley Millar-Nicholson, Executive Director of the Technology Licensing Office at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about university commercialization, startup creation, and the differences between innovation ecosystems in the Midwest and Boston.
May 14, 2026

How One Startup Is Helping Schools Expand Access to Mental Health Support
A serial entrepreneur built BridgeCare Technologies to help schools meet a mental health crisis the system isn’t staffed for.
May 12, 2026

PitchMI 2026: From Quarterfinals to Championship with Pete Martin
In this episode, we talk with Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, about the PitchMI competition—from the quarterfinal events held across Michigan to the championship in Lansing, where Adrenaline Interactive received a $1 million investment.
May 5, 2026

How One Startup Is Turning Customer Referrals Into a Scalable Growth Engine
Built on firsthand operator experience, Clicki helps businesses turn referrals into a more structured and measurable way to grow—reducing reliance on paid advertising.