The MSU Innovation Center exists at the intersection of research, creativity, and industry, transforming ideas into innovations that serve the public good and redefine industries.
In 2024, we celebrated numerous milestones that underscore our commitment to fostering partnerships and uniting researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and industry leaders to address some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Collaboration remains at the heart of our work. In 2024, we deepened partnerships with industry leaders, resulting in more than $25 million in corporate-supported research. These alliances, such as the partnership between AGC Vinythai, allnex, and MSU, provide our faculty innovators with essential sources of raw materials and invaluable industry feedback to ensure the technology is effective and economically viable.
This year also saw continued success in economic development through entrepreneurship. From startup companies like Earthmetric, who are utilizing MSU technologies for sustainable agriculture, to Redoxblox, whose MSU-developed clean energy innovation hopes to spark a green energy revolution, MSU researchers have demonstrated the power innovation has when it leaves the lab and enters the real world.
This annual report highlights only a fraction of the past year’s achievements, offering a glimpse into the stories and successes that make the MSU Innovation Center a cornerstone of progress. It also outlines our vision for the future, where we aim to expand our impact, embrace new opportunities, and continue to empower Spartans to lead the way in innovation.
This year’s achievements were possible because of the talented and dedicated individuals who make up the MSU Innovation Center. Through these efforts, the Innovation Center has secured new patents, supported technology transfer, and facilitated entrepreneurial ventures already impacting the market.
I am continually inspired by our researchers, who approach every challenge with curiosity and resolve, and by our students, whose creativity and determination know no bounds. I am equally grateful for our industry partners, alums, and supporters who share our vision for a more innovative and inclusive future.
As we look to 2025 and beyond, our mission remains clear: to amplify the impact of MSU’s research and creativity, foster economic growth, and contribute to a better world. We are committed to scaling our efforts, embracing bold ideas, and ensuring that our work reflects the values of innovation, integrity, and inclusivity that define MSU.
Thank you for being a vital part of this journey. Together, we are transforming possibilities into realities and demonstrating the profound impact of innovation on our world. I invite you to explore this report and celebrate the milestones we have achieved together in 2024.
With gratitude and anticipation for what lies ahead,
Charles A. Hasemann, Ph.D., Associate VP for Innovation & Economic Development