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  • About Us
    • Board of Directors

    Meet the leaders providing oversight and strategic direction for our mission.

    • Leadership & Team

    Meet the people executing our strategy, investment, and operations to turn ideas into impact.

    • Impact

    Discover the real-world impact of our grants, investments, and partnerships.

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  • MSU Resources
    Grants
    • Strategic Partnership Grants

    Funding for interdisciplinary research with potential for significant scientific and societal impact.

    • Arts & HumanitiesCOMING SOON

    Funding for research in the arts and humanities, including scholarship, creative work, and performances.

    Professorships
    • Distinguished Professors

    Recognizes research excellence and provides funding support to advance impactful scholarly work.

    Postdocs
    • Venture Fellows Postdoc

    Helps transform discoveries into real-world solutions through mentorship and entrepreneurial training.

  • Ventures
    Programs
    • PitchMI

    Michigan’s premier startup pitch competition, awarding up to $1.25M in investment to the state champion.

    • Conquer AcceleratorAPPLY NOW!

    Cohort-based startup accelerator with funding, mentorship, and industry-specific support for technology companies.

    • Workshops & Events

    Workshops, conferences, and networking events designed to support and connect the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    Services
    • Startup Services

    Comprehensive support for founders at any stage, including accelerators, early-stage funding, and mentorship.

    • Startup Jobs

    Michigan’s first centralized jobs board connecting talent with high-growth startups across the state.

    Funding
    • Venture Funds

    Early-stage funding from Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise supports over 200 high-growth startups.

    • PO Financing

    Working capital to fulfill large orders, manage cash flow, and support sustainable business growth.

  • Research Parks
    Greater Lansing

    Wet labs, flex offices, and warehouse space near MSU for startups advancing university-driven research and innovation.

    • Alliance Incubator
    • Technology Innovation Center
    • VanCamp Incubator
    • Development-Ready Land
    Grand Rapids

    Private offices and startup services on the Medical Mile for MedTech and health innovation ventures.

    • The Bridge Incubator
    Detroit

    Flexible space and strategic support for MedTech and mobility startups rooted in Detroit’s industrial legacy.

  • Partnerships
    Partnerships
    Henry Ford + MSU
    • Innovation Hub

    A health innovation hub advancing care delivery through clinical validation, translational research, and startup collaboration.

    NSF Engine
    • SHAPE Engine

    A regional initiative working to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling through collaboration with businesses and startups.

    EDA Tech Hub
    • MARS Tech Hub

    A technology hub helping researchers and startups turn advanced materials and manufacturing into real-world solutions.

  • News & Events
    • November 25, 2025

      Inside the Innovation Hub Turning Healthcare Ideas into Real-World Impact
    • November 24, 2025

      The Front Door to Innovation with 20Fathoms
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    Insights

    The latest updates and insights on research, startups, and investments shaping the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    • News & Stories
    • Podcasts
    • Impact
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    Calendar

    Upcoming workshops, conferences, and events designed to support and connect the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    • Workshops & Events
    Annual Summits
    • AgTech Summit

    Spring, 2026

    • Mobility Summit

    Aug. 11, 2026

    • Data Science + AI Summit

    Oct. 1, 2026

MSU Research Foundation
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership & Team
    • Impact
    • Contact Us
  • MSU Resources
    • Strategic Partnership Grants
    • Distinguished Professors
    • Venture Fellows
  • Ventures
    • PitchMI
    • Conquer Accelerator
    • Workshops & Events
    • Startup Services
    • Startup Jobs
    • Venture Funds
    • PO Financing
  • Research Parks
    • Alliance Incubator
    • Technology Innovation Center
    • VanCamp Incubator
    • The Bridge
  • Partnerships
    • Henry Ford + MSU
    • SHAPE Engine
    • MARS Tech Hub
  • News & Events
    • News & Stories
    • Podcast
    • Workshops & Events

FY2025 Accelerators

  • MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Virtual Launch New Conquer EdTech Accelerator

    June 24, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Virtual Launch New Conquer EdTech Accelerator

    New 10-week program will support early-stage startups developing K-12, secondary, and workforce development technologies with funding, training, and mentorship.

  • MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts with Support from MSUFCU and Henry Ford Health

    January 28, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation Launches Two Sector-Based Startup Accelerator Cohorts with Support from MSUFCU and Henry Ford Health

    Conquer Accelerator programs offer funding, mentorship, and networking to grow finance, insurance, and health tech businesses in Michigan.

  • MSU Research Foundation Announces Second Cohort of Conquer Accelerator in Detroit

    November 7, 2024

    MSU Research Foundation Announces Second Cohort of Conquer Accelerator in Detroit

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

  • Finance, Insurance Startups Sought for Conquer Accelerator Cohort

    October 24, 2024

    Finance, Insurance Startups Sought for Conquer Accelerator Cohort

    Applications open for 10-week program of education, insight, investment in 2025

  • Five Grand Rapids Startup Teams Named to Fall 2024 Conquer Accelerator Cohort

    September 17, 2024

    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 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.

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