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      MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Virtual Launch New Conquer EdTech Accelerator
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      Advancing Grid-Scale Storage with Dr. Tom Guarr
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      Rick Lasch Appointed to MSU Research Foundation Board of Directors
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  • June 23, 2025

    Advancing Grid-Scale Storage with Dr. Tom Guarr
  • June 10, 2025

    Rick Lasch Appointed to MSU Research Foundation Board of Directors
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  • MSU Trustees Approve Construction of New Plant and Environmental Sciences Building

    September 10, 2024

    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

    August 20, 2024

    Coworking and Startup Culture Spark Success in Michigan State University Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

    MSU Research Foundation coworking 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

    August 13, 2024

    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

    August 6, 2024

    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

    August 6, 2024

    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

    July 23, 2024

    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.

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