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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.

By |2025-10-09T12:47:07-04:00November 18, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on Dr. Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Former President of Michigan State University and Founder of MSU Research Foundation, Passes Away at 98

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.

By |2025-10-31T14:31:25-04:00November 12, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on Inaugural Energy Summit at Michigan State University Explores Sustainable Energy and Mobility Solutions

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.

By |2025-11-03T15:06:43-05:00November 7, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Research Foundation Announces Second Cohort of Conquer Accelerator in Detroit

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.

By |2025-11-03T15:55:41-05:00November 1, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on KMI Gears Up for Milestone Launch to the International Space Station Aboard SpaceX CRS-31

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

By |2025-11-03T15:52:51-05:00October 31, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on Redoxblox Raises $40.7M to Support Clean Energy Storage for Industrial and Grid Applications

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.

By |2025-10-08T18:43:08-04:00October 29, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on Former MSU Research Foundation Board Member Joel Ferguson Passes Away at 85

Foundation Professors Pioneer AI-Driven Tools for Teacher Development

Co-principal investigators Jiliang Tang and Kenneth Frank help lead a $4.7M NSF-funded project to enhance professional development for elementary math teachers through AI-powered learning tools.

By |2025-10-08T18:35:33-04:00October 22, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on Foundation Professors Pioneer AI-Driven Tools for Teacher Development

MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Four Startups to Incubator Facilities

(July-September 2024) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed four startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in BioTech, AgTech, and AI add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.

By |2025-10-30T18:22:41-04:00October 17, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Four Startups to Incubator Facilities

MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 27 Startup Investments

(July-September 2024) The Michigan State University Research Foundation backs a diverse range of startups through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investment funds, supporting companies in healthcare, energy, AgTech, and more.

By |2025-11-07T20:44:25-05:00October 15, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 27 Startup Investments
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