News, Stories, and Podcasts
News, Stories, and Podcasts
Explore updates from across the MSU innovation ecosystem, with stories about research, entrepreneurship, and partnerships that reflect the MSU Research Foundation’s role in discovery and economic development.
July 30, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Chad Bassett, COO of BAMF Health, about how the company is transforming cancer care and clinical trials through advanced imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, and AI.
July 23, 2025
The Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Hub is a collaboration between Henry Ford Innovations and MSU Research Foundation meant to transform groundbreaking discoveries into real-world clinical solutions that improve care delivery, consumer access and patient experience.
July 22, 2025
Backed by the MSU Research Foundation and Lansing Regional SmartZone, the Conquer East Lansing Accelerator helps high-growth, Michigan-based startups gain traction and prepare for investment.
July 18, 2025
The new Michigan Rise Evergreen Fund will expand the MSU Research Foundation’s capacity to back pre-seed startups across Michigan—and reinvest returns to support future entrepreneurs.
July 17, 2025
(April-June 2025) The 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 biotech, agtech, digital platforms, and more.
July 15, 2025
(April-June 2025) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed seven startup businesses to incubator facilities in East Lansing and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in industries, from cancer therapeutics to AI-powered cybersecurity, add to the region’s growing high-tech innovation ecosystem.
July 14, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Jon Barada, vice president of IU Ventures, about how Indiana University is building a thriving startup ecosystem powered by alumni engagement and early-stage venture funding.
June 30, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Peter Falzon, president and CEO of Ripple Science, a clinical trials software company that spun out of a university and now serves researchers around the world.
June 26, 2025
Cogrounded helps education experts bring high-quality programs, curricula, and training tools into the hands of the people they were designed for.
June 24, 2025
New 10-week program will support early-stage startups developing K-12, secondary, and workforce development technologies with funding, training, and mentorship.
June 23, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Tom Guarr, founder and CTO of Jolt Energy Storage Technologies, a Michigan-based startup developing organic compounds for redox flow batteries.
June 10, 2025
Entrepreneur, investor, and MSU alumnus Rick Lasch joins the MSU Research Foundation board, bringing startup experience and a history of supporting the university.
June 9, 2025
By David Washburn, Chief Executive Officer, MSU Research Foundation VIEWPOINT — [...]
June 5, 2025
A decade of ecosystem-building by MSU, the Foundation, and regional partners is helping position Greater Lansing as a competitive hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
June 3, 2025
With support from the MSU Research Foundation, the upgraded Core is helping MSU researchers pursue complex, cross-disciplinary challenges.
June 2, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Nick Farina and Dr. Johannes Pollanen of EeroQ, a quantum computing startup with roots at Michigan State University.
May 27, 2025
Laura Lee McIntyre will join MSU as provost and MSU Research Foundation Professor, bringing experience in education, behavioral health, and university leadership to help guide the university’s academic mission and research priorities.
May 20, 2025
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.
May 15, 2025
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.
May 13, 2025
Indapta Therapeutics reports 90%+ tumor marker reduction in early trials—without the dangerous side effects of CAR T-cell therapies.
May 12, 2025
Dr. Mark Frohlich never set out to build a lean [...]
May 5, 2025
When Bruno Basso stepped off the plane in Michigan as [...]
May 5, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mark Frohlich, CEO of Indapta Therapeutics, a biotech company working to make cancer treatment safer, more effective, and more accessible.
April 28, 2025
In a world awash with data, the most valuable innovations [...]
April 28, 2025
Built on MSU technology, Bruno Basso’s company CIBO Technologies helps global brands turn agricultural data into measurable environmental outcomes.
April 22, 2025
(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.
April 21, 2025
In part two of our conversation with Bruno Basso, professor at Michigan State University and co-founder of CIBO Technologies, we explore what it takes to scale scientific innovation into a venture-backed company.
April 15, 2025
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.
April 15, 2025
(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.
April 15, 2025
Before founding Genomenon, Dr. Mark Kiel was a researcher at [...]
April 14, 2025
In part one of this two-part episode, we talk with Bruno Basso, professor at Michigan State University and co-founder of CIBO Technologies, a company using advanced modeling to help farmers make smarter decisions that improve both productivity and environmental outcomes.
April 8, 2025
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.
April 7, 2025
In a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in San Diego, [...]
April 3, 2025
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.
March 31, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, a genomics intelligence company helping researchers and clinicians make sense of vast amounts of genetic data.
March 18, 2025
With nearly $5.8M deployed, the two-year-old financing program, backed by the MSU Research Foundation, is proving essential for Michigan-based startups.
February 27, 2025
MSU Research Foundation Professor Elena Litchman Investigates Impact of Climate Change on Gut Health
Litchman’s research examines how climate-driven disruptions to gut microbiomes could affect health, especially in vulnerable populations.
February 24, 2025
Silicon Valley has long been the epicenter of tech innovation, [...]
February 17, 2025
The path from university research to successful startup can be [...]
February 12, 2025
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.
February 10, 2025
In this episode we talk with James Klausner, professor of mechanical engineering at MSU and co-founder of Redoxblox, a startup developing thermochemical energy storage solutions.
February 6, 2025
The MSU Research Foundation honors the memory of former board member Gary L. Seevers, who passed away on February 1, 2025, at 87.
January 30, 2025
With early support from the MSU Research Foundation, MSU professor Johannes Pollanen launched EeroQ to turn quantum research into a scalable startup with potential applications in fields like drug discovery.
January 28, 2025
Conquer Accelerator programs offer funding, mentorship, and networking to grow finance, insurance, and health tech businesses in Michigan.
January 23, 2025
With support from the MSU Research Foundation and MSU Technologies, professor Ruby Ghosh launched Opti O2 to commercialize a durable, low-maintenance sensor that delivers real-time insight into water health.
January 21, 2025
(October-December 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, education, consumer products, and more.
January 17, 2025
Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, joins the Michigan Venture Capital Association board to advance Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
January 13, 2025
Governor Signs Michigan Innovation Fund Bills, Creating $60M Program to Support Startups in Michigan
MSU Research Foundation among key partners advancing program to create self-sustaining nonprofit early-stage funds and strengthen Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
January 9, 2025
(October-December 2024) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed three startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in media, manufacturing technology, and AI-driven contract management add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.
January 7, 2025
MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa K. Woodruff has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor. A pioneer in oncofertility, Woodruff's work has advanced reproductive health, fertility preservation, and science mentorship globally.
