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MSU Research Foundation
  • 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
    • Foundation 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
    • Conquer Accelerator

    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
    • August 19, 2025

      MSU Research Foundation and Michigan State University Announce 2025 Strategic Partnership Grant Recipients
    • August 11, 2025

      Inside 20 New Deals and Two New Funds with Jeff Wesley
    • August 5, 2025

      Micro-LAM Acquired by IDEX Corporation
    Newsroom
    • News, Stories, & Podcasts

    News releases, startup spotlights, and insights from across the MSU innovation ecosystem.

    • Newsletters

    Subscribe for monthly updates with the latest headlines, portfolio highlights, and upcoming events.

    • Impact

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

    Calendar
    • Workshops & Events

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

    Annual Summits
    • Data Science Summit

    Oct. 15, 2025

    • AgTech Summit

    December, 2025

    • Women In Tech Summit

    March 2026

    • Mobility Summit

    Aug. 11, 2026

MSU Research Foundation
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership & Team
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    • Contact Us
  • MSU Resources
    • Strategic Partnership Grants
    • Foundation Professors
    • Venture Fellows
  • Ventures
    • 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, & Podcasts
    • Newsletters
    • Workshops & Events

Foundation Professors

  • MSU Announces New Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

    May 27, 2025

    MSU Announces New Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

    Laura Lee McIntyre will join MSU as provost and MSU Research Foundation Professor, bringing experience in education, behavioral health, and university leadership to help guide the university’s academic mission and research priorities.

  • MSU Research Foundation Professor Elena Litchman Investigates Impact of Climate Change on Gut Health

    February 27, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation Professor Elena Litchman Investigates Impact of Climate Change on Gut Health

    Litchman’s research examines how climate-driven disruptions to gut microbiomes could affect health, especially in vulnerable populations.

  • Charles Hong Named MSU Research Foundation Professor

    February 12, 2025

    Charles Hong Named MSU Research Foundation Professor

    Physician-scientist Charles Hong, MD, PhD, is honored for his research on disease pathways and his work to develop new treatments for cancer, heart disease, and other serious conditions.

  • National Medal of Science Awarded to Oncofertility Innovator, MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff

    January 7, 2025

    National Medal of Science Awarded to Oncofertility Innovator, MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff

    MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa K. Woodruff has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor. A pioneer in oncofertility, Woodruff's work has advanced reproductive health, fertility preservation, and science mentorship globally.

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