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Five Grand Rapids Based High-Tech Startup Teams Named to Fall 2023 Conquer Accelerator Program Cohort
Startup accelerator offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to Michigan-based entrepreneurs, and hands-on experience for interns interested in entrepreneurship.
MSU Research Foundation Professor Using Neuroscience to Stop Phantom Braking
MSU Research Foundation Professor, Dr. Xiaoming Liu, is part of a team of MSU researchers working to understand and resolve sudden braking issues in vehicles equipped with driver-assistance technologies.
14 MSU Faculty Members Awarded MSU Research Foundation Funding for Work in the Humanities and Arts
Fourteen Michigan State University faculty members have received Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP) Production Awards for 2023, recognizing their research contributions to creative and performance-based projects in the arts and humanities, supported by grant funding from the MSU Research Foundation.
Foundation Board Approves $11.8M in Grant Funding to Michigan State University for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has committed an $11.8 million grant for the 2023-2024 academic year, surpassing the previous year's allocation, to support various programs at Michigan State University, including technology commercialization, faculty recruitment, and innovative research initiatives.
Total Reentry Solutions App Designed to Break the Cycle of Incarceration
Inspired by personal struggles within the justice system, Lansing residents Katy Kelly and Jermaine Fields co-founded Total Reentry Solutions (TRS), a digital health platform that reimagines the reentry process for individuals returning from prison, offering personalized resources, mentorship programs, and community support to break the cycle of incarceration.
Four New Startup Companies Sign Leases in Foundation Incubator Facilities
The Michigan State University Research Foundation expands its incubator facilities with four pioneering startups across the finance, professional services, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology industries.
Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 7 New Startup Investments Last Quarter
Michigan State University Research Foundation backs a diverse range of startups through Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investments funds, spanning medical tech, consumer products, pet wellness, and more.
MSU Research Foundation Professor Is Unraveling the Mysteries of Metabolism
MSU Research Foundation Professor, Seung Yon (Sue) Rhee, aims to advance research in plant metabolism through a $3 million NSF grant at Michigan State University.
Five MSU Students Selected for Diversity in Entrepreneurship Program Summer 2023 Cohort
Five MSU students were selected to join the Conquer Accelerator Diversity in Entrepreneurship (CADE) internship program for the summer 2023 East Lansing cohort, collaborating with startup teams to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Three New Startup Companies Sign Leases in The Bridge Incubator Facility
The Michigan State University Research Foundation expands its incubator facilities with three startups across the biotechnology, cybersecurity, and health technology industries.
Six Entrepreneurial Teams Selected for East Lansing Conquer Accelerator Summer 2023 Cohort
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has launched the eighth season of its 10-week Conquer Accelerator program. The summer 2023 East Lansing cohort includes six exceptional startup teams, selected for their innovative ideas, high-tech solutions, and rapid growth potential.
Vetr Health Rolls Out Veterinary Telemedicine Platform
Rachel Berkal and Sadoc Paredes couldn't believe how expensive it was when they took their beloved pandemic pup to her first veterinary visit. This experience motivated them to create Vetr Health, a startup that's making it easier for pet owners to access high-quality veterinary services in the comfort of their own home.
Michigan State University Research Foundation and MSU Announce Recipients of 2023 Strategic Partnership Grants
The Michigan State University Research Foundation and Michigan State University to fund programs for an AI center for drug discovery, next generation diamond reactors, and novel cancer immunotherapy
Izzo Family Medical Center Opens in University Health Park
The Gillespie Group celebrated its grand opening of the Izzo Family Medical Center, located just south of the McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital within the University Health Park.
Howard Akumiah Appointed to Michigan State University Research Foundation Board of Directors
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has announced the appointment of Howard Akumiah to its board of directors. Mr. Akumiah is a distinguished MSU alumnus and successful entrepreneur.
Women Leading Enspired Solutions Aim at Solving the PFAS Problem
After working together for nearly a decade on the remediation of contaminated sites, Denise Kay and Meng Wang became increasingly concerned about the significant environmental problem of harmful PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a group of synthetic chemicals that have been used widely for more than 60 years to make substances such as firefighting foams, coatings and lubricants.
MSU Research Foundation and LEAP Announce Teams for Second Cohort of Lansing Regional SBIR + MedTech Accelerator
The Michigan State University Research Foundation (MSU Research Foundation) and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) are pleased to announce the teams selected for the second cohort of the Lansing Regional SBIR + MedTech Accelerator program.
University Health Park Annual Food Event Sparks Community Connections
The University Health Park Street Food Connect event, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation and McLaren Greater Lansing, was more than just a food truck festival. It was a vibrant display of placemaking in action, aimed at strengthening relationships and fostering collisions between individuals working in and around the University Health Park.
Dr. Ethel Cormier and Kathryn Stewart elected to Michigan State University Research Foundation Board of Directors
The Michigan State University Research Foundation (MSU Research Foundation) announced that Dr. Ethel Cormier and Kathryn Stewart have been elected to the organization’s board of directors.