The Lansing Regional SBIR + MedTech Accelerator has helped early-stage medical technology companies secure SBIR/STTR grants and bridge critical funding gaps while fostering collaboration and growth in the region, with promising success stories such as Tarn BioSciences and CavGene Therapeutics.

The Lansing Regional SmartZone (LRSZ) celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Technology Innovation Center (TIC) in East Lansing, recognizing key leaders and partners who have supported the growth of over 120 businesses in the region, highlighting the ongoing success of the entrepreneurial community and the TIC's role in fostering innovation and collaboration.

Materials Advancement and Research Solutions (MARS) program, led by the Michigan State University Research Foundation and Michigan State University, aims to leverage research and economic development partnerships to strengthen U.S. economic and national security.

July-September 2023 Update: The Michigan State University Research Foundation welcomed five startup businesses to the Technology Innovation Center (TIC) in Greater Lansing, supporting ventures in agriculture analytics, computational drug discovery, and the transition of orthopedic innovations into practical medical applications.

Summit brought together a diverse group of scientific experts, industry leaders, and emerging talent to explore the practical applications and potential of artificial intelligence, advancements in deep learning, and ethical issues in data science.

Applications open in December for new startup accelerator offering programming, mentorship, and investment opportunities for finance and insurance entrepreneurship.

Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III, a wholly owned subsidiary of the MSU Research Foundation, received the Community Impact award at the Michigan Venture Capital Association annual awards dinner, highlighting significant contributions to Michigan’s startup ecosystem.

After battling brain cancer in his teens, Thomas Sikkema co-founded Ride YourWay, a medical transportation company committed to providing safe and reliable transportation for individuals with chronic illnesses, rooted in his personal experience and a vision for a healthier community.

Startup accelerator offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to Michigan-based entrepreneurs, and hands-on experience for interns interested in entrepreneurship.

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.

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.

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.

The Michigan State University Research Foundation expands its incubator facilities with four pioneering startups across the finance, professional services, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology industries.

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.