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    Detroit

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    • May 15, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation Designates $75M to Propel Michigan State’s Vision for a Far Better World
    • May 13, 2025

      NK Cell Therapy Could Bring Advanced Cancer Treatment to Community Clinics
    • May 12, 2025

      How Natural Killer (NK) Cells Are Advancing Cancer Treatment
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    Oct. 15, 2025

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    December, 2025

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    March 2026

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    Aug. 11, 2026

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  • Published On: July 22, 2025

    Six Startups Named to Fall 2025 Conquer Accelerator Cohort

    Backed by the MSU Research Foundation and Lansing Regional SmartZone, the Conquer East Lansing Accelerator helps high-growth, Michigan-based startups gain traction and prepare for investment.

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  • May 15, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation Designates $75M to Propel Michigan State’s Vision for a Far Better World
  • May 13, 2025

    NK Cell Therapy Could Bring Advanced Cancer Treatment to Community Clinics
  • May 12, 2025

    How Natural Killer (NK) Cells Are Advancing Cancer Treatment
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  • MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Four Startups to Incubator Facilities

    October 17, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Four Startups to Incubator Facilities

    (July-September 2024) The MSU Research Foundation welcomed four startup businesses to incubator facilities in the Lansing capital region and Grand Rapids. Companies specializing in BioTech, AgTech, and AI add to high-tech innovation ecosystem.

  • MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 27 Startup Investments

    October 15, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 27 Startup Investments

    (July-September 2023) 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

    October 8, 2024

    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.

  • MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments

    July 16, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 30 Startup Investments

    (April-June 2024) 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

    July 9, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Welcomes Eight Startups to Incubator Facilities

    (April-June 2024) The MSU 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.

  • MoveFactorX is Creating a Healthier Future Through Movement and Technology

    February 7, 2024

    MoveFactorX is Creating a Healthier Future Through Movement and Technology

    MoveFactorX founders, Scott Damman and Ivan Kim, combine sports performance and technology to create movement health solutions that reach beyond elite athletics.

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