Blog – Page 25 – MSU Research Foundation

Published On: 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.

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October 17, 2024

MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Four Startups to Incubator Facilities
(July-September 2024) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed four startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in BioTech, AgTech, and AI add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.
October 15, 2024

MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 27 Startup Investments
(July-September 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, energy, AgTech, and more.
October 8, 2024

Third Annual Data Science Summit at Michigan State University Explores the Future of Data and Technology
Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, the summit brought together experts and industry leaders to discuss quantum computing, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and the latest advancements in data science.
October 8, 2024

Data Science Summit 2024
The Data Science Summit brought together experts and industry leaders to discuss quantum computing, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and the latest advancements in data science, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation.
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.
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