The Breakthrough: Science Meets Urgency In the race to address climate change, the ability to measure and value nature with precision has become a critical need for companies, governments, and communities alike. Michigan State University (MSU) and IORA Nature Tech have forged a partnership that is redefining what’s possible in this space. Their breakthrough: a …
Dear Innovators, Collaborators, and Friends of MSU, Innovation is the driving force that shapes economies, elevates lives, and redefines the future. Thirteen years ago, the vision for the MSU Innovation Center was ambitious: to bring together brilliant minds, dedicated partners, and diverse communities to create an ecosystem where breakthrough ideas blossom into tangible solutions for …
There are currently less than ten different ways to build a quantum computer, each having the potential to revolutionize problem-solving across industries. While major corporations such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM pursue quantum advancements using traditional models, a Michigan State University (MSU) startup is forging a new path. EeroQ (pronounced “Arrow Q”), winner of …
Butterflies are disappearing in the United States. All kinds of them. With a speed scientists call alarming. A sweeping new study published in the journal Science tallies, for the first time, butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States. The results: From 2000 to 2020, the total butterfly abundance fell by 22% across …
Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, joins the Michigan Venture Capital Association board to advance Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (Jan. 17, 2025) — The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) announced the appointment of Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the Michigan State University Research Foundation, to its …
EAST LANSING and DETROIT, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2024) — The Michigan State University Research Foundation launched two Conquer Accelerator program cohorts, with a joint orientation held on January 27, 2025. The East-Lansing-based Conquer Finance and Insurance Accelerator, powered by MSUFCU, focuses on advancing innovation in the finance and insurance sectors. The Conquer Detroit Accelerator, in partnership …
The Michigan State University Innovation Center has a success story in RedoxBlox, an innovative company founded by MSU faculty members James Klausner and colleague Jörg Petrasch in 2020. The company went on in 2024 to win the Innovation Center’s Startup of the Year after being transformed from a promising MSU technology into a potentially major …
In celebration of National Entrepreneurship Month, we shine a spotlight on the innovative spirit thriving at Michigan State University (MSU). The university is a fertile ground for entrepreneurial success, from groundbreaking technologies developed in MSU’s cutting-edge research labs to dynamic startups founded by visionary faculty members. These ventures exemplify the ingenuity and dedication of the …
As we recognize Sustainability Month, we’re proud to highlight the incredible work of MSU faculty, who are pioneering sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. MSU stands at the forefront of clean energy technologies, including significant contributions to the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and the introduction of numerous clean energy solutions …
PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) have become a major environmental concern. These chemicals, used in various industrial and consumer products for their heat, oil, stain, grease, and water-resistant properties, have infiltrated our food and water supplies. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that 97% of Americans have PFAS in their bodies. While the full …
