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Michigan State University

Supports university-driven commercialization in Michigan and aligns external efforts with partner state and private organizations.

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Programs6
Active grants1
Total grants5
About

Michigan State University is a major public research university in East Lansing, Michigan. Through its Office of Research and Innovation, it runs a large internal funding portfolio for faculty, students, and staff, while the MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub and Conquer Accelerator extend support into Michigan's research and startup community. The university's role is both academic and translational: it …

Programs & grants under this funder
Conquer Accelerator (Spartan Innovations)

Offers Conquer Accelerator, supporting Michigan start-ups through a structured business accelerator run by Spartan Innovations.

1 grant
Conquer Accelerator
Between cycles
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Michigan State University GreenLight Network

Funds Michigan State University faculty and innovators through GreenLight Network internal seed routes, shared infrastructure, and pilot commercialization support.

MAPPR Policy Research Grants (IPPSR)

Supports MAPPR Policy Research Grants, funding faculty research that informs Michigan and federal policy debates through applied studies.

1 grant
MAPPR Policy Research Grants
Closed
$150K pool
MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub at MSU

Offers MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub at MSU, supporting a translational grant program funded by the Michigan Economic Development.

1 grant
MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub — Translational Grants
Open
— pool
Strategic Partnership Grants (SPG)

Offers Strategic Partnership Grants, supporting funded by the MSU Research Foundation and administered by the MSU Office.

1 grant
Strategic Partnership Grants (SPG)
Between cycles
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Shared Research Infrastructure Program (SRIP)

Supports the Shared Research Infrastructure Program, funding shared equipment and digital platforms for cross-disciplinary research at Michigan State University.

1 grant
Shared Research Infrastructure Program (SRIP)
Between cycles
— pool
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: msu.edu