MSU Research Foundation and Michigan State University are inaugural members of a new state sponsored venture program collaboration that will add new early-stage funding sources to help university spin off companies succeed.

Jeff Smith, Director of Research Parks at the Michigan State University Research Foundation, has been re-elected to the board of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP), a global non-profit organization promoting innovation, commercialization, and economic growth through university, industry, and government partnerships in research parks, innovation districts, and technology hubs.

October-Decemer 2023 Update: The Michigan State University Research Foundation welcomed five startup businesses to incubator facilities in Grand Rapids and East Lansing, specializing in healthcare, medical devices, technology integration, consultancy, and non-emergency medical transportation.

MSU Research Foundation and MSU Technologies collaborated to establish the inaugural AgTech Symposium at the Great Lakes Expo. The event aimed to unite industry leaders for innovation and collaboration in addressing key challenges in Michigan's agricultural sector.

Michigan State University researchers Piotr Piecuch and Guowei Wei were formally recognized as among “the most outstanding faculty in the university” in an investiture event held by the College of Natural Science.

Guskiewicz will automatically join the Michigan State University Research Foundation board when his tenure commences on March 4, 2024.

Entrepreneurship program to leverage Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Partnership with focus on healthcare entrepreneurship.

Collaboration between TechSmith and MSU Research Foundation results in LEED Certified headquarters facility in East Lansing, reflecting commitment to sustainability and employee well-being.

Kathleen Wilbur, a former MSU Research Foundation director and senior vice president at Michigan State University, passed away at age 70, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership in academia, government, and public service.

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.

MSU Research Foundation Professor, Shannon Manning, has been awarded a 2024 Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women in Microbiology by the American Society for Microbiology, recognizing her career contributions and advocacy for women in science.

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.

MSU Research Foundation Professor, James K. McCusker, a pioneering figure in photochemistry, receives the 2024 Josef Michl ACS Award for research using ultrafast laser spectroscopy on inorganic compounds, impacting solar energy and garnering global recognition.

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.

Dohun Pyeon has been awarded a 2023 Strategic Partnership Grant that will support development of a cost-effective immunotherapy for cancers linked to human papillomaviruses (HPV).