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MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 27 Startup Investments
July-September 2024 Update: 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, energy, AgTech, and more.
Third Annual Data Science Summit at Michigan State University Explores the Future of Data and Technology
Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, the summit brought together experts and industry leaders to discuss quantum computing, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and the latest advancements in data science.
Street Food Connect Promotes Collaboration Through Networking and Local Cuisine
MSU Research Foundation event draws local entrepreneurs, students, and professionals together for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and local culinary experiences and entertainment on the Michigan State University campus.
Headquarters Project on Michigan State University Campus Wins AIA Detroit Architectural Award
Designed by SmithGroup for TechSmith and the MSU Research Foundation, the award-winning headquarters on Michigan State University’s campus emphasizes well-being, environmental stewardship, flexible workspaces, and energy-efficient systems.
Five Grand Rapids Startup Teams Named to Fall 2024 Conquer Accelerator Cohort
MSU Research Foundation program offers funding, mentorship, and networking to Michigan-based entrepreneurs, plus hands-on experience for entrepreneurship-focused interns.
MSU Trustees Approve Planning Study for New Campus and Community Development Project
The MSU Board of Trustees has approved a planning study for a new community-oriented venue that would include a hotel, retail space, and athletic arena, located near the proposed innovation center being developed by the MSU Research Foundation.
MSU Trustees Authorize Long-Term Land Lease Negotiation with MSU Research Foundation
The MSU Research Foundation seeks to develop a multi-tenant innovation center within the Crescent Road redevelopment area to foster entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
MSU Trustees Approve Construction of New Plant and Environmental Sciences Building
MSU’s Board of Trustees has approved the construction of a $200 million Plant and Environmental Sciences Building to enhance research in food security and climate adaptation, supported in part by a grant from the MSU Research Foundation.
Coworking and Startup Culture Spark Success in Michigan State University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
MSU Research Foundation co-working and incubator spaces are fueling startup success by fostering collaboration, creativity, and community. Discover how these environments are transforming innovative ideas into thriving businesses like Ride YourWay, Michigan's top non-emergency medical transportation provider.
MSU Research Foundation Announces Annual Grant to Support Research, Technology Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship at Michigan State University
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has committed $11.8 million for the 2024-2025 academic year, matching the previous year's grant, to support key programs at Michigan State University, including technology commercialization, faculty recruitment, and research initiatives.
Foundation Professor Federica Brandizzi is Discovering How Plants Make Life-and-Death Decisions
Researchers from the Brandizzi lab at Michigan State University discovered two proteins that work in tandem when dealing with life-and-death decisions in plants, offering new insights into improving plant resilience.
MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts Running in Parallel
East Lansing program offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to grow new businesses in any industry, while SBIR/STTR grant-writing program focuses on highly technical companies needing additional research to commercialize their technology.
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.
MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments
April-June 2024 Update: 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, spanning from cybersecurity and healthcare to AI, renewable energy, financial technology, and more.
MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Eight Startups to Incubator Facilities
April-June 2024 Update: The Michigan State University Research Foundation welcomed eight startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in sustainable materials, robotics, and hydrogen technology add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.
Michigan State University Research Foundation and MSU Announce Recipients of 2024 Strategic Partnership Grants
The Michigan State University Research Foundation and Michigan State University will fund programs for prostate cancer therapy, polycrystalline diamond membranes for space-based communications, and advanced AI for early disease diagnostics.
Foundation Professor Guowei Wei is Leading Drug Discovery with AI
A new AI-powered program developed by an interdisciplinary team at Michigan State University, led by MSU Research Foundation Professor Guowei Wei, enhances drug discovery by translating three-dimensional molecular information into data usable by drug-interaction models, improving their ability to predict drug efficacy.
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour Coming to MSU Campus on July 15 to Engage Entrepreneurs Creating Cutting-Edge Technologies
MSU Research Foundation to co-host national outreach program, connecting innovators to over $4 billion in Federal SBIR/STTR grant and contract opportunities.
Boehm and Johnston Awarded MSU Research Foundation Funding for Arts and Humanities Film Project
Feature-Length Documentary will explores gun violence in America through diverse perspectives and trauma-informed initiatives, funded by a 2024 Humanities and Research Program (HARP) Large-Scale Development Grant from the MSU Research Foundation.
MSU Research Foundation Professor Leads Development of Vaccine to Combat Antibiotic Resistance
Michigan State University Professor Xuefei Huang and his team have developed a new vaccine candidate to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially improving the fight against deadly infections.