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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
    • September 2, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation to Lead $4M Statewide Expansion of PitchMI Startup Competition
    • August 26, 2025

      Mobility Summit Explores the Future of Transportation Across Land, Air, and Water
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    The latest updates and insights on research, startups, and investments shaping the MSU innovation ecosystem.

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    Calendar

    Upcoming workshops, conferences, and events designed to support and connect the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    • Workshops & Events
    Annual Summits
    • AgTech Summit

    Spring, 2026

    • Mobility Summit

    Aug. 11, 2026

    • Data Science + AI Summit

    Oct. 1, 2026

MSU Research Foundation
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    • 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
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News Releases

  • 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.

  • Inaugural Energy Summit at Michigan State University Explores Sustainable Energy and Mobility Solutions

    November 12, 2024

    Inaugural Energy Summit at Michigan State University Explores Sustainable Energy and Mobility Solutions

    Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, the summit brought together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore sustainable aviation, electric vehicles, energy storage, and grid resilience solutions for Michigan’s energy future.

  • MSU Research Foundation Announces Second Cohort of Conquer Accelerator in Detroit

    November 7, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Announces Second Cohort of Conquer Accelerator in Detroit

    Entrepreneurship program leverages Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Partnership with focus on healthcare entrepreneurship.

  • KMI Gears Up for Milestone Launch to the International Space Station Aboard SpaceX CRS-31

    November 1, 2024

    KMI Gears Up for Milestone Launch to the International Space Station Aboard SpaceX CRS-31

    MSU Research Foundation portfolio company mission will showcase technology for safer, more sustainable space operations through advanced orbital debris removal and relocation capabilities.

  • Redoxblox Raises $40.7M to Support Clean Energy Storage for Industrial and Grid Applications

    October 31, 2024

    Redoxblox Raises $40.7M to Support Clean Energy Storage for Industrial and Grid Applications

    MSU Research Foundation portfolio company is commercializing thermochemical energy storage technology developed at Michigan State University

  • Former MSU Research Foundation Board Member Joel Ferguson Passes Away at 85

    October 29, 2024

    Former MSU Research Foundation Board Member Joel Ferguson Passes Away at 85

    Former MSU trustee and Research Foundation board member passes at 85, leaving a legacy in business, media, and community development.

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