• Top 20 Startups Chosen to Compete for $1.25M PitchMI Prize

    September 22, 2025

    Four regional pitch events will showcase Michigan’s most promising innovators, with winners advancing to the statewide championship in April 2026.

  • September 22, 2025

    Introducing the 20 startup teams selected to compete in the PitchMI regional events, where founders present their ideas, connect with investors, and compete for a place in the statewide championship awarding an additional $1 million.

  • MSU’s Cisplatin Discovery Continues to Save Lives and Fuel Innovation

    September 18, 2025

    Licensing royalties from the life-saving cisplatin treatment have generated more than $400 million for research, startup investment, and innovation programs led by the MSU Research Foundation.

  • Launching PitchMI 2025 with Pete Martin

    September 8, 2025

    In this episode, we talk with Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, about the launch of PitchMI, a statewide startup pitch competition awarding up to $1.25 million in investment.

  • September 5, 2025

    The MSU Research Foundation supports Grand Rapids startups through venture funding, startup services, and community connections—helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable companies in Michigan.

  • September 5, 2025

    The Bridge is a startup incubator within the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, offering collaborative space, structured support, and connections to capital, customers, and peers—anchored in the heart of Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile.