New platform showcases the growth of the Foundation’s startup portfolio, provides a curated path into Michigan’s innovation ecosystem, and supports long-term talent retention across the state.
The nonprofit foundation’s $75 million designation to the campaign reinforces its decades-long partnership with Michigan State University, advancing research, innovation, and student success through strategic funding over the next eight years.
(January-March 2025) 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 healthcare, fintech, education mobility and more.
Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, the event showcased Michigan’s leadership in advanced packaging and brought together regional partners to explore innovation, public-private collaboration, and the future of materials recovery and reuse.
(January-March 2025) MSU Research Foundation welcomed three startup businesses to incubator facilities in East Lansing. Companies specializing in medical devices, neonatal care, and protein therapeutics add to the region’s growing high-tech innovation ecosystem.
The MSU Research Foundation and Broad College of Business announce this year’s student-selected investments, backing Michigan startups in eco-friendly packaging, wearable health tech, and pet wellness.
Open to everyone, the MSU Research Foundation event celebrated women’s contributions to tech while inviting broader conversations on innovation, sustainability, AI in healthcare, and the future of entrepreneurship.
Litchman’s research examines how climate-driven disruptions to gut microbiomes could affect health, especially in vulnerable populations.
Physician-scientist Charles Hong, MD, PhD, is honored for his research on disease pathways and his work to develop new treatments for cancer, heart disease, and other serious conditions.
Conquer Accelerator programs offer funding, mentorship, and networking to grow finance, insurance, and health tech businesses in Michigan.
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