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  • Published On: 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.

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    Inside 20 New Deals and Two New Funds with Jeff Wesley
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    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.

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    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.

  • MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts Running in Parallel

    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.

  • From Interns to Innovators: How Internships are Shaping High-Tech Careers Within the MSU Ecosystem

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    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.

  • MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments

    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.

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    MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Eight Startups to Incubator Facilities

    (April-June 2024) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed eight startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in sustainable materials, robotics, and hydrogen technology add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.

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