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    • Board of Directors

    Meet the leaders providing oversight and strategic direction for our mission.

    • Leadership & Team

    Meet the people executing our strategy, investment, and operations to turn ideas into impact.

    • Impact

    Discover the real-world impact of our grants, investments, and partnerships.

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  • MSU Resources
    Grants
    • Strategic Partnership Grants

    Funding for interdisciplinary research with potential for significant scientific and societal impact.

    • Arts & HumanitiesCOMING SOON

    Funding for research in the arts and humanities, including scholarship, creative work, and performances.

    Professorships
    • Foundation Professors

    Recognizes research excellence and provides funding support to advance impactful scholarly work.

    Postdocs
    • Venture Fellows Postdoc

    Helps transform discoveries into real-world solutions through mentorship and entrepreneurial training.

  • Ventures
    Programs
    • PitchMI

    Michigan’s premier startup pitch competition, awarding up to $1.25M in investment to the state champion.

    • Conquer AcceleratorAPPLY NOW!

    Cohort-based startup accelerator with funding, mentorship, and industry-specific support for technology companies.

    • Workshops & Events

    Workshops, conferences, and networking events designed to support and connect the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    Services
    • Startup Services

    Comprehensive support for founders at any stage, including accelerators, early-stage funding, and mentorship.

    • Startup Jobs

    Michigan’s first centralized jobs board connecting talent with high-growth startups across the state.

    Funding
    • Venture Funds

    Early-stage funding from Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise supports over 200 high-growth startups.

    • PO Financing

    Working capital to fulfill large orders, manage cash flow, and support sustainable business growth.

  • Research Parks
    Greater Lansing

    Wet labs, flex offices, and warehouse space near MSU for startups advancing university-driven research and innovation.

    • Alliance Incubator
    • Technology Innovation Center
    • VanCamp Incubator
    • Development-Ready Land
    Grand Rapids

    Private offices and startup services on the Medical Mile for MedTech and health innovation ventures.

    • The Bridge Incubator
    Detroit

    Flexible space and strategic support for MedTech and mobility startups rooted in Detroit’s industrial legacy.

  • Partnerships
    Partnerships
    Henry Ford + MSU
    • Innovation Hub

    A health innovation hub advancing care delivery through clinical validation, translational research, and startup collaboration.

    NSF Engine
    • SHAPE Engine

    A regional initiative working to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling through collaboration with businesses and startups.

    EDA Tech Hub
    • MARS Tech Hub

    A technology hub helping researchers and startups turn advanced materials and manufacturing into real-world solutions.

  • News & Events
    • July 22, 2025

      Six Startups Named to Fall 2025 Conquer Accelerator Cohort
    • July 18, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation to Launch New Venture Fund with $10.6M Award from Michigan Innovation Fund
    • July 17, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 20 Investments
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    • News, Stories, & Podcasts

    News releases, startup spotlights, and insights from across the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    • Newsletters

    Subscribe for monthly updates with the latest headlines, portfolio highlights, and upcoming events.

    • Impact

    Discover the real-world impact of our grants, investments, and partnerships.

    Calendar
    • Workshops & Events

    Workshops, conferences, and networking events designed to support and connect the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    • PitchMI

    Michigan’s premier startup pitch competition, awarding up to $1.25M in investment to the state champion.

    Annual Summits
    • Data Science + AI Summit

    Oct. 15, 2025

    • AgTech Summit

    December, 2025

    • Women In Tech Summit

    March 2026

    • Mobility Summit

    Aug. 11, 2026

MSU Research Foundation
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    • Leadership & Team
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  • MSU Resources
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    • PitchMI
    • Conquer Accelerator
    • Workshops & Events
    • Startup Services
    • Startup Jobs
    • Venture Funds
    • PO Financing
  • Research Parks
    • Alliance Incubator
    • Technology Innovation Center
    • VanCamp Incubator
    • The Bridge
  • Partnerships
    • Henry Ford + MSU
    • SHAPE Engine
    • MARS Tech Hub
  • News & Events
    • News, Stories, & Podcasts
    • Newsletters
    • Workshops & Events

News Releases

  • National Medal of Science Awarded to Oncofertility Innovator, MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff

    January 7, 2025

    National Medal of Science Awarded to Oncofertility Innovator, MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff

    MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa K. Woodruff has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor. A pioneer in oncofertility, Woodruff's work has advanced reproductive health, fertility preservation, and science mentorship globally.

  • Michigan State University Hosts Second Annual AgTech Summit at Great Lakes EXPO

    December 17, 2024

    Michigan State University Hosts Second Annual AgTech Summit at Great Lakes EXPO

    MSU Research Foundation and MSU Technologies hosted the second annual AgTech Summit at the Great Lakes EXPO, exploring emerging technologies, fostering partnerships, and addressing sustainability challenges in Michigan’s agricultural sector.

  • Seven College of Arts & Letters Faculty Awarded HARP Funding for Work in Humanities and Arts

    December 16, 2024

    Seven College of Arts & Letters Faculty Awarded HARP Funding for Work in Humanities and Arts

    HARP Development and Production Awards recognize faculty for their creative and performance-based contributions to the humanities and arts, with support from the MSU Research Foundation.

  • MSU Research Foundation Supports PBS Series on Artificial Intelligence

    December 12, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Supports PBS Series on Artificial Intelligence

    PBS series from WKAR at Michigan State University explores AI’s influence on creativity, medicine, education, and democracy.

  • MSU Research Foundation Joins MIT REAP Cohort in Statewide Effort to Boost Innovation

    December 4, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Joins MIT REAP Cohort in Statewide Effort to Boost Innovation

    Participation in MIT’s global program highlights a commitment to advancing innovation-driven entrepreneurship, with MSU Research Foundation Director of Research Parks, Jeff Smith, among the leaders shaping the effort.

  • MSU Research Foundation Releases 2023-2024 Impact Report

    November 26, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Releases 2023-2024 Impact Report

    Annual report highlights $11.8 million in grants, support for over 180 startups, and advancements in Michigan’s innovation ecosystem.

  • Foundation Professor Sue Rhee Among MSU Researchers Tackling Global Food Challenges with NSF Support

    November 19, 2024

    Foundation Professor Sue Rhee Among MSU Researchers Tackling Global Food Challenges with NSF Support

    MSU has been selected as one of six institutions to lead an $82 million NSF-funded Global Center, with its International Research Center for Enhancing Plant Resilience focusing on genomics and plant resilience to address food insecurity.

  • Dr. Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Former President of Michigan State University and Founder of MSU Research Foundation, Passes Away at 98

    November 18, 2024

    Dr. Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Former President of Michigan State University and Founder of MSU Research Foundation, Passes Away at 98

    Former MSU President and Founder of the MSU Research Foundation remembered for his leadership in higher education, business, and philanthropy.

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