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MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub at MSU

MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub — Translational Grants

Funds translational agriculture and biology research through Michigan innovation hubs serving university and nonprofit teams.

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The MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub is a translational research grant program funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) through the Michigan Strategic Fund and administered by the MSU Innovation Center. Its mission is to close the gap between successful academic research outcomes and commercial deployment by providing grant funding for applied, milestone-driven research in agricult

Agricultural and industrial biotech, biomaterials, bioprocessing, bio-based chemicals, biofuels, livestock health, crop improvement, food products, agricultural tools. Human medicine excluded.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: innovationcenter.msu.edu