This session offers a guided tour of Michigan’s startup landscape, including where to find resources, how to plug in, and which programs can help you advance your venture. It’s ideal for first-time founders or anyone looking to understand how Michigan’s entrepreneurial support network fits together.
You’ll learn:
- Key resources for founders (SmartZones, SBDC, MEDC programs, BAF grants)
- How accelerators and incubators across Michigan support growth
- Connecting with Michigan’s angel investors and early-stage funds
- Where to find community, including events, co-working spaces, and collaboration hubs
- How the MSU Research Foundation helps founders at every stage
This session is designed to give every founder practical tools, actionable guidance, and connections as they launch and scale their startup in Michigan.
ORGANIZER:
The MSU Research Foundation supports the Michigan State University ecosystem with resources that increase the impact of research and innovation. The Foundation achieves its mission through grant programs that contribute over $15 million annually to the University, entrepreneurial programming and early-stage investments that accelerate technology transfer and startup growth throughout Michigan, and environments where startup businesses and collaborators can thrive. The Foundation's work is made possible through its stewardship of a flexible and sustainable endowment, nourished by over 50 years of licensing revenues and investment returns.
