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MSU Research Foundation
  • About Us
    • 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 25, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Conquer Accelerator Cohorts in Grand Rapids and Lansing

    • September 22, 2025

      Top 20 Startups Chosen to Compete for $1.25M PitchMI Prize
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    Newsroom

    The latest updates and insights on research, startups, and investments shaping the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    • Impact
    • News, Stories, & Podcasts
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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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    • PitchMI
    • Conquer Accelerator
    • 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, Stories, & Podcasts
    • Newsletters
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Viewpoints

  • From Lab to Market: The Three Phases of University Innovation

    February 17, 2025

    From Lab to Market: The Three Phases of University Innovation

    The path from university research to successful startup can be [...]

  • MSU Research Foundation Remembers Former Board Member Gary L. Seevers

    February 6, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation Remembers Former Board Member Gary L. Seevers

    The MSU Research Foundation honors the memory of former board member Gary L. Seevers, who passed away on February 1, 2025, at 87.

  • Remembering Bill Hamilton

    December 19, 2024

    Remembering Bill Hamilton

    TechSmith Corporation founder, Bill Hamilton, was a visionary leader whose innovations, community contributions, and commitment to his team created a lasting impact on East Lansing and beyond.

  • From Interns to Innovators: How Internships are Shaping High-Tech Careers Within the MSU Ecosystem

    July 23, 2024

    From Interns to Innovators: How Internships are Shaping High-Tech Careers Within the MSU Ecosystem

    Success stories from Enspired Solutions, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies, and the MSU Research Foundation reveal how internships and mentorship are critical in developing and retaining high-tech talent in the region.

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