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.
Finance, Insurance Startups Sought for Conquer Accelerator Cohort
Applications open for 10-week program of education, insight, investment in 2025
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.
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.
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.
Third Annual Data Science Summit at Michigan State University Explores the Future of Data and Technology
Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, the summit brought together experts and industry leaders to discuss quantum computing, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and the latest advancements in data science.
Street Food Connect Promotes Collaboration Through Networking and Local Cuisine
MSU Research Foundation event draws local entrepreneurs, students, and professionals together for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and local culinary experiences and entertainment on the Michigan State University campus.
Headquarters Project on Michigan State University Campus Wins AIA Detroit Architectural Award
Designed by SmithGroup for TechSmith and the MSU Research Foundation, the award-winning headquarters on Michigan State University’s campus emphasizes well-being, environmental stewardship, flexible workspaces, and energy-efficient systems.
Five Grand Rapids Startup Teams Named to Fall 2024 Conquer Accelerator Cohort
MSU Research Foundation program offers funding, mentorship, and networking to Michigan-based entrepreneurs, plus hands-on experience for entrepreneurship-focused interns.
MSU Trustees Approve Planning Study for New Campus and Community Development Project
The MSU Board of Trustees has approved a planning study for a new community-oriented venue that would include a hotel, retail space, and athletic arena, located near the proposed innovation center being developed by the MSU Research Foundation.
