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  • Published On: July 30, 2026

    Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments

    LightHearted AI and M3D are the first companies to receive investment from the healthcare-focused venture fund backed by Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and the MSU Research Foundation.

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    MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Conquer Accelerator Cohorts Supporting Healthcare and FinTech Startups

    Cohorts powered by Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences and MSU Federal Credit Union combine early-stage investment, mentorship, and structured programming for healthcare and financial technology founders.

  • MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 33 Investments

    January 20, 2026

    MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 33 Investments

    (Oct.-Dec. 2025) The MSU Research Foundation backed a diverse range of startups through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise investment funds, spanning mobility, AI, medical devices, educational technology, and related sectors.

  • MSU Research Foundation Welcomes 9 Startups to Incubator Facilities

    January 15, 2026

    MSU Research Foundation Welcomes 9 Startups to Incubator Facilities

    (Oct.-Dec. 2025) Nine new startups joined the Foundation’s incubator facilities in East Lansing and Grand Rapids, expanding activity across AI, manufacturing, agriculture, and life sciences.

  • MSU Research Foundation Releases 2025 Impact Report

    January 13, 2026

    MSU Research Foundation Releases 2025 Impact Report

    Annual report highlights $11.6M in grants, expanded startup support, and a $75M designation to the MSU Uncommon Will, Far Better World comprehensive campaign.

  • MSU Welcomes Shashank Priya as Vice President for Research and Innovation

    January 7, 2026

    MSU Welcomes Shashank Priya as Vice President for Research and Innovation

    The MSU Research Foundation works closely with MSU’s research leadership to support discovery, innovation, and the translation of research into real-world impact.

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