MSU Research Foundation

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.

By |2025-11-03T14:58:51-05:00September 17, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on Five Grand Rapids Startup Teams Named to Fall 2024 Conquer Accelerator Cohort

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.

By |2025-10-08T18:10:10-04:00September 10, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Trustees Approve Planning Study for New Campus and Community Development Project

MSU Trustees Authorize Long-Term Land Lease Negotiation with MSU Research Foundation

The MSU Research Foundation seeks to develop a multi-tenant innovation center within the Crescent Road redevelopment area to foster entrepreneurship and technology transfer.

By |2025-10-30T18:22:17-04:00September 10, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Trustees Authorize Long-Term Land Lease Negotiation with MSU Research Foundation

MSU Trustees Approve Construction of New Plant and Environmental Sciences Building

MSU’s Board of Trustees has approved the construction of a $200 million Plant and Environmental Sciences Building to enhance research in food security and climate adaptation, supported in part by a grant from the MSU Research Foundation.

By |2025-10-08T16:15:09-04:00September 10, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Trustees Approve Construction of New Plant and Environmental Sciences Building

Coworking and Startup Culture Spark Success in Michigan State University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

MSU Research Foundation coworking and incubator spaces are fueling startup success by fostering collaboration, creativity, and community. Discover how these environments are transforming innovative ideas into thriving businesses like Ride YourWay, Michigan's top non-emergency medical transportation provider.

By |2025-10-30T18:22:05-04:00August 20, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on Coworking and Startup Culture Spark Success in Michigan State University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

MSU Research Foundation Announces Annual Grant to Support Research, Technology Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship at Michigan State University

The Michigan State University Research Foundation has committed $11.8 million for the 2024-2025 academic year, matching the previous year's grant, to support key programs at Michigan State University, including technology commercialization, faculty recruitment, and research initiatives.

By |2025-11-03T16:37:43-05:00August 13, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Research Foundation Announces Annual Grant to Support Research, Technology Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship at Michigan State University

Foundation Professor Federica Brandizzi is Discovering How Plants Make Life-and-Death Decisions

Researchers from the Brandizzi lab at Michigan State University discovered two proteins that work in tandem when dealing with life-and-death decisions in plants, offering new insights into improving plant resilience.

By |2025-10-08T15:59:36-04:00August 6, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on Foundation Professor Federica Brandizzi is Discovering How Plants Make Life-and-Death Decisions

MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts Running in Parallel

East Lansing program offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to grow new businesses in any industry, while SBIR/STTR grant-writing program focuses on highly technical companies needing additional research to commercialize their technology.

By |2025-11-03T14:58:25-05:00August 6, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts Running in Parallel

MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments

(April-June 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, spanning from cybersecurity and healthcare to AI, renewable energy, financial technology, and more.

By |2025-07-31T15:15:03-04:00July 16, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments

MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Eight Startups to Incubator Facilities

(April-June 2024) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed eight startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in sustainable materials, robotics, and hydrogen technology add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.

By |2025-07-31T15:34:30-04:00July 9, 2024|News Releases|Comments Off on MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Eight Startups to Incubator Facilities
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