2015 MSU Innovation Celebration: 4/23
The fifth annual MSU Innovation Celebration is Thursday, April 23, 2015, 4-6 p.m. in the Huntington Club on the 4th floor of Spartan Stadium.
Program Announcement
ADVANCE Spring Awardee Announcement
Administered by Michigan State University and the Michigan Strategic Fund, through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the ADVANCE Grant Proof of Concept Fund provides an incentive for faculty with early stage technologies at Michigan public universities to engage with their university’s technology transfer office to advance their technologies toward commercialization.
Nov. 28th is Give Green Day
It only makes sense that student entrepreneurs interested in food and agriculture would thrive at Michigan State University.
As a Land Grant Institution with agricultural roots, it’s in our institution’s very DNA — MSU has been graduating food entrepreneurs since 1855. Recently, however, student momentum around food-based startups has increased in delightful ways.
Startup spotlight: Switched Source Transformerless UPFC
There is a critical need to modernize the way electricity is generated and delivered from suppliers to customers. The current system is highly vulnerable to disruptions from equipment failure, natural disasters, and attacks; it is susceptible to costly power outages and brownouts; and it does not efficientl
Kemin Industries joins MSU to improve micronutrients
A $1.3 million partnership between Michigan State University and Kemin Industries will expand research designed to enhance micronutrients, specifically tocopherols, found in the petals of marigold flowers.
ADVANCE Fund Awardee Announcement
Administered by Michigan State University and the Michigan Strategic Fund, through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the ADVANCE Grant Proof of Concept Fund provides an incentive for faculty with early stage technologies at Michigan public universities to engage with their university’s technology transfer office to advance their technologies toward commercialization.
The following five awards were given in August and October, and represent the most recent list of awardees, as of October 2017.
ADVANCE Grant Proof-of-Concept Fund Launches at MSU
The MSU Innovation Center is proud to manage and administer the ADVANCE Grant Program sponsored by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on behalf of all public universities throughout the State of Michigan. This university early stage proof-of-concept fund is designed to closely align with other programs (e.g. MTRAC, T3N, First Capital Fund), as well as angel and venture capital within the State to provide a pipeline of de-risked technologies and fundable startup opportunities for further advancement.
Statewide MTRAC AgBio Proposals Due
Proposals for 2017 Starter Awards are due to the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for AgBio on December 9th, 2016. Applicants are asked to submit requests for proposal information and forms or questions regarding the application process to Karen Studer-Rabeler (517.884.1824) or Melanie Adkins (517.884.1659)
Michigan State University Foundation Launches $5M Venture Fund, Red Cedar Ventures LLC
The Michigan State University Foundation (MSUF) announced today the formation of its new, $5M venture investing subsidiary, Red Cedar Ventures. Its newest program features both a pre-seed fund and an opportunity fund focused on helping Michigan State University-based startups and technologies overcome critical funding gaps, accelerate growth, and provide follow-on, growth-stage capital.
Day of Giving Supports MSU WE
MSU IC will participate in Giving Tuesday on November 29th, a global day of philanthropy that kicks off the charitable season by encouraging individuals, communities and organizations around the world to come together to celebrate and encourage giving.