Top 20 Startups Chosen to Compete for $1.25M PitchMI Prize
Four regional pitch events will showcase Michigan’s most promising innovators, with winners advancing to the statewide championship in April 2026.
MSU’s Cisplatin Discovery Continues to Save Lives and Fuel Innovation
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.
MSU Research Foundation to Lead $4M Statewide Expansion of PitchMI Startup Competition
With two $1.25M grand prizes and tailored regional spotlights, PitchMI will deliver among the largest startup investments in the U.S., exclusively for Michigan-based founders.
Mobility Summit Explores the Future of Transportation Across Land, Air, and Water
Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation and MSU Mobility, the inaugural summit convened researchers, innovators, and partners to advance Michigan’s role as a living testbed for next-generation mobility solutions.
MSU Research Foundation and Michigan State University Announce 2025 Strategic Partnership Grant Recipients
Funded projects include next-generation vaccine design, low-cost biomedical diamond nanoparticles, and a proposed national physics center to explore new forces of nature.
Micro-LAM Acquired by IDEX Corporation
MSU Research Foundation portfolio company joins global technology group, reinforcing startup momentum in Michigan.
Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Launch ‘Innovation Hub,’ Anchored by New $10M Venture Fund
The Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Hub is a collaboration between Henry Ford Innovations and MSU Research Foundation meant to transform groundbreaking discoveries into real-world clinical solutions that improve care delivery, consumer access and patient experience.
Six Startups Named to Fall 2025 Conquer Accelerator Cohort
Backed by the MSU Research Foundation and Lansing Regional SmartZone, the Conquer East Lansing Accelerator helps high-growth, Michigan-based startups gain traction and prepare for investment.
MSU Research Foundation to Launch New Venture Fund with $10.6M Award from Michigan Innovation Fund
The new Michigan Rise Evergreen Fund will expand the MSU Research Foundation’s capacity to back pre-seed startups across Michigan—and reinvest returns to support future entrepreneurs.
MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 20 Investments
(April-June 2025) The MSU Research Foundation backs a diverse range of startups through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investment funds, supporting companies in biotech, agtech, digital platforms, and more.
