Materials Advancement and Research Solutions (MARS) program, led by the Michigan State University Research Foundation and Michigan State University, aims to leverage research and economic development partnerships to strengthen U.S. economic and national security.

MSU Research Foundation Professor, Shannon Manning, has been awarded a 2024 Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women in Microbiology by the American Society for Microbiology, recognizing her career contributions and advocacy for women in science.

The Michigan State University Research Foundation welcomed five startup businesses to the Technology Innovation Center (TIC) in Greater Lansing, supporting ventures in agriculture analytics, computational drug discovery, and the transition of orthopedic innovations into practical medical applications.

MSU Research Foundation Professor, James K. McCusker, a pioneering figure in photochemistry, receives the 2024 Josef Michl ACS Award for research using ultrafast laser spectroscopy on inorganic compounds, impacting solar energy and garnering global recognition.

Summit brought together a diverse group of scientific experts, industry leaders, and emerging talent to explore the practical applications and potential of artificial intelligence, advancements in deep learning, and ethical issues in data science.

Applications open in December for new startup accelerator offering programming, mentorship, and investment opportunities for finance and insurance entrepreneurship.

Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III, a wholly owned subsidiary of the MSU Research Foundation, received the Community Impact award at the Michigan Venture Capital Association annual awards dinner, highlighting significant contributions to Michigan’s startup ecosystem.

After battling brain cancer in his teens, Thomas Sikkema co-founded Ride YourWay, a medical transportation company committed to providing safe and reliable transportation for individuals with chronic illnesses, rooted in his personal experience and a vision for a healthier community.

Dohun Pyeon has been awarded a 2023 Strategic Partnership Grant that will support development of a cost-effective immunotherapy for cancers linked to human papillomaviruses (HPV).

Startup accelerator offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to Michigan-based entrepreneurs, and hands-on experience for interns interested in entrepreneurship.

MSU Research Foundation Professor, Dr. Xiaoming Liu, is part of a team of MSU researchers working to understand and resolve sudden braking issues in vehicles equipped with driver-assistance technologies.

Fourteen Michigan State University faculty members have received Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP) Production Awards for 2023, recognizing their research contributions to creative and performance-based projects in the arts and humanities, supported by grant funding from the MSU Research Foundation.

The Michigan State University Research Foundation has committed an $11.8 million grant for the 2023-2024 academic year, surpassing the previous year's allocation, to support various programs at Michigan State University, including technology commercialization, faculty recruitment, and innovative research initiatives.

Inspired by personal struggles within the justice system, Lansing residents Katy Kelly and Jermaine Fields co-founded Total Reentry Solutions (TRS), a digital health platform that reimagines the reentry process for individuals returning from prison, offering personalized resources, mentorship programs, and community support to break the cycle of incarceration.

The Michigan State University Research Foundation expands its incubator facilities with four pioneering startups across the finance, professional services, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology industries.

Michigan State University Research Foundation backs a diverse range of startups through Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investments funds, spanning medical tech, consumer products, pet wellness, and more.

MSU Research Foundation Professor, Seung Yon (Sue) Rhee, aims to advance research in plant metabolism through a $3 million NSF grant at Michigan State University.

The Michigan State University Research Foundation expands its incubator facilities with three startups across the biotechnology, cybersecurity, and health technology industries.