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Discover. Innovate. Connect.

We support the Michigan State University research and innovation ecosystem with funding, programs, and spaces that turn ideas into real-world impact.

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From research breakthroughs to high-growth startups and industry collaboration, we help connect ideas with the resources they need to grow. Explore these pathways to see how we support researchers, founders, and partners across the MSU innovation ecosystem.

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  • PitchMI 2026: Coaching Up with Arturo Garcia

    April 2, 2026

    PitchMI 2026: Coaching Up with Arturo Garcia

    Ahead of the PitchMI Championship, founders work with stylist Arturo Garcia to explore how personal style connects to confidence, presence, and brand identity. They experiment with looks that reflect who they are, how they show up on stage, and how first impressions shape the pitch.

  • PitchMI 2026: Coaching Up with Hien Lam

    March 31, 2026

    PitchMI 2026: Coaching Up with Hien Lam

    Ahead of the PitchMI Championship, founders work with branding expert Hien Lam to refine how they present their companies—focusing on clarity, connection, and the story behind the pitch. The session pushes them to think more intentionally about how their ideas come across and how to communicate them on stage.

  • How One Startup Is Helping Research Discoveries Reach the Real World

    March 26, 2026

    How One Startup Is Helping Research Discoveries Reach the Real World

    Built for technology transfer teams, FirstIgnite helps universities and laboratories connect research discoveries with companies ready to develop them.

  • PitchMI 2026: Coaching Up with Marc Evan Jackson

    March 26, 2026

    PitchMI 2026: Coaching Up with Marc Evan Jackson

    Ahead of the PitchMI Championship, founders step outside their comfort zones in an improv workshop with Marc Evan Jackson, actor and co-founder of the Detroit Creativity Project, building confidence, adaptability, and communication skills that matter just as much as the pitch itself.