The MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub at Michigan State University is a specialized commercialization program that accelerates the development and commercialization of innovations in agricultural and industrial biotechnology, biomaterials, bioprocessing, and related technologies, with the goal of bridging the gap between academic research and commercial development.

The Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund (MUICF) is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage companies founded by University of Michigan alumni, faculty, and students. The fund provides capital and mentorship to help these companies grow and succeed.

The Accelerate Blue Fund is an early-stage venture fund that invests in University of Michigan-licensed startups, providing patient capital, business mentoring, and intellectual property support to help these high-potential companies scale and drive economic growth in Michigan.

Catalyst Grants at the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery & Engineering support innovative research projects that leverage computational techniques to solve complex engineering challenges.

The MSU Innovation Center proudly manages the University Early-Stage Proof-of-Concept Fund, also known as the Advance Grant Program, on behalf of all Michigan public universities. This program is sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

The Research Excellence Fund Support of Biomedical Research at Oakland University provides seed funding to enhance the likelihood of securing external grants, particularly from the NIH, supporting innovative biomedical research initiatives.

The MTRAC Advanced Materials Innovation Hub at Michigan Tech helps researchers commercialize their materials-based technologies by providing funding, mentorship, and support for business development activities.

Fuel | UM Center for Entrepreneurship is a comprehensive entrepreneurship program at the University of Michigan that provides resources, mentorship, and funding to help students, faculty, and community members transform their innovative ideas into successful businesses.

The MTRAC Life Sciences Innovation Hub at the University of Michigan is a collaborative space that fosters innovation in the life sciences sector by providing resources and connections to support life science ventures.

The Clinical Translational Research Scholars Program (CTRSP) at the University of Michigan supports early-career researchers in diabetes-related clinical and translational research, providing mentorship and funding to foster independent careers in this critical field.

MSU offers several programs for research development across disciplines including the arts and humanities. The Grant Proposal System is used for submitting proposals for research funding programs administered by the Office for Research and Innovation. These programs are funded through the generosity of the Michigan State University Research Foundation.

The MTRAC Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub at the University of Michigan supports high-potential translational research in mobility and transportation, providing funding and resources to innovators across Michigan to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies.

Kickstart Awards are a part of the MTRAC for Life Sciences Innovation Hub – a statewide program that accelerates the transfer of technologies from Michigan’s institutions of higher education to the private sector for commercialization.

The MTRAC Advanced Computing Innovation Hub at Wayne State University is a statewide initiative aimed at advancing digital and computing technologies through collaborative research and commercialization efforts, fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth in Michigan.

Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Program was created in 2012 to accelerate the transfer of new technologies from Michigan’s institutions of higher learning into the commercial market by way of licenses or startups. In 2016 the program expanded as a statewide program to support translational research throughout the state of Michigan. The expansion reinforces the commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth by providing a pathway to accelerate the creation and transfer of new technologies into the commercial market.

The Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund is dedicated to fostering innovation in the biomedical sector by providing financial support and strategic guidance to early-stage companies in Michigan.