About
Innovation lives at the intersection of inspired intellect and persistent effort, and it shares that address with Michigan State University.
The MSU Innovation Center is Michigan State University’s hub for building partnerships that create economic value from the research and creativity happening across campus every day. We help faculty and students translate discoveries into real-world products and services that make life better—by connecting the right expertise, partners, and pathways from idea to impact
Composed of MSU Technologies, Business CONNECT, and Spartan Innovations, the Innovation Center brings together corporate engagement, technology transfer and commercialization, and startup support in one integrated ecosystem. This structure helps innovations move more efficiently from lab to marketplace—through licensing, industry-sponsored research collaborations, and new venture creation.
Our mission is simple: transform knowledge into impact. We work alongside innovators—faculty, students, and partners—to translate technology from discovery to practical use through strategic corporate partnerships, technology licensing, and support for faculty-led startups.