Blog – Page 23 – MSU Research Foundation

Published On: February 26, 2026

How a Nurse-Founded Startup Is Redesigning Medical Transportation
Built on lived experience, Michigan-based Ride YourWay treats transportation as a clinical-adjacent service to improve patient outcomes and hospital flow.

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August 20, 2024

Coworking and Startup Culture Spark Success in Michigan State University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
MSU Research Foundation coworking and incubator spaces are fueling startup success by fostering collaboration, creativity, and community. Discover how these environments are transforming innovative ideas into thriving businesses like Ride YourWay, Michigan's top non-emergency medical transportation provider.
August 13, 2024

MSU Research Foundation Announces Annual Grant to Support Research, Technology Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship at Michigan State University
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has committed $11.8 million for the 2024-2025 academic year, matching the previous year's grant, to support key programs at Michigan State University, including technology commercialization, faculty recruitment, and research initiatives.
August 6, 2024

Foundation Professor Federica Brandizzi is Discovering How Plants Make Life-and-Death Decisions
Researchers from the Brandizzi lab at Michigan State University discovered two proteins that work in tandem when dealing with life-and-death decisions in plants, offering new insights into improving plant resilience.
August 6, 2024

MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts Running in Parallel
East Lansing program offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to grow new businesses in any industry, while SBIR/STTR grant-writing program focuses on highly technical companies needing additional research to commercialize their technology.
July 23, 2024

From Interns to Innovators: How Internships are Shaping High-Tech Careers Within the MSU Ecosystem
Success stories from Enspired Solutions, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies, and the MSU Research Foundation reveal how internships and mentorship are critical in developing and retaining high-tech talent in the region.
July 16, 2024

MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments
(April-June 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, spanning from cybersecurity and healthcare to AI, renewable energy, financial technology, and more.