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  • Launching PitchMI 2025 with Pete Martin

    September 8, 2025

    Launching PitchMI 2025 with Pete Martin

    In this episode, we talk with Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, about the launch of PitchMI, a statewide startup pitch competition awarding up to $1.25 million in investment.

  • September 5, 2025

    Grand Rapids: Building a Connected Startup Ecosystem

    The MSU Research Foundation supports Grand Rapids startups through venture funding, startup services, and community connections—helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable companies in Michigan.

  • September 5, 2025

    The Bridge: Supporting Startup Growth in Grand Rapids

    The Bridge is a startup incubator within the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, offering collaborative space, structured support, and connections to capital, customers, and peers—anchored in the heart of Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile.

  • September 5, 2025

    Michigan Rise: Supporting Early-Stage Startups

    Launched by the MSU Research Foundation and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Rise is an early-stage investment fund providing capital, mentorship, and connections to help founders scale and strengthen Michigan’s innovation economy.

  • MSU Research Foundation to Lead $4M Statewide Expansion of PitchMI Startup Competition

    September 2, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation to Lead $4M Statewide Expansion of PitchMI Startup Competition

    With two $1.25M grand prizes and tailored regional spotlights, PitchMI will deliver among the largest startup investments in the U.S., exclusively for Michigan-based founders.

  • August 26, 2025

    Mobility Summit 2025

    The inaugural Mobility Summit convened researchers, innovators, and partners to advance Michigan’s role as a living testbed for next-generation mobility solutions, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation and MSU Mobility.