MSU Research Foundation
Operating Status: Operating
Michigan-based MSU Foundation, a non-profit, propels economic development via commercialization of university intellectual property.
Michigan-based MSU Foundation, a non-profit, propels economic development via commercialization of university intellectual property.
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The team works across investment, programming, operations, and facilities to advance ideas at Michigan State University and beyond. Senior leaders include CEO David Washburn, MBA, and Executive Director Jeff Wesley.
The MSU Research Foundation helps advance research, grow startups, build partnerships, and share information about its programs. Its office is at 325 E Grand River Ave.
The company supports the Michigan State University research and innovation ecosystem with funding, programs, and spaces to turn ideas into real-world impact.
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has begun construction on the Rosenberg Center, a new innovation hub in Greater Lansing. The facility will support research commercialization, entrepreneurship, and corporate partnerships. It is named after the late Dr. Barnett Rosenberg.
Sep 2026 · MSU Research FoundationNews article
The MSU Research Foundation’s Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise subsidiaries made **23 new investments** in startups between April and June 2026. The portfolio spans sectors including **healthcare technologies** and **AI-powered software**, showcasing innovation across Michigan and beyond. The investments highlight the foundation’s role in supporting early-stage ventures emerging from academic and industry research.
Sep 2026 · MSU Research FoundationNews article
The **PitchMI Partnership**, led by the **Michigan State University Research Foundation** and **Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)**, wins the **2026 Excellence in Economic Development Award** for its statewide startup competition. The program identifies and invests in Michigan’s most promising early-stage companies through a competitive selection process. The award highlights the initiative’s role in fostering economic growth by supporting innovation and entrepreneurship across the state.
Aug 2026 · MSU Research FoundationNews article
Michigan’s automotive and mobility leaders convene at the **2026 Mobility Summit** to discuss strategies for sustaining the state’s position in the evolving mobility economy. The event, co-hosted by the **MSU Research Foundation** and **MSU Mobility**, explores innovation and collaboration within the sector. **Waymo** and the **Michigan Economic Development Corporation** support the initiative, highlighting key partnerships driving progress.
Aug 2026 · MSU Research FoundationNews article