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Event items for the MSU Innovation Center and partners within the entrepreneurship ecosystem are listed in chronological order. For more information, contact Aaryn Richard.

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Innovate State Speakers Series

The Innovate State Speaker Series at MSU is a collaborative program designed to connect forward-thinking speakers with students and professionals interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Topics include startups, new business creation, leadership and team-building, customer acquisition, fundraising and other special topics.

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Annual Innovation Celebrations

2024 Innovation Celebration

The 2024 Innovation Celebration at Michigan State University showcases innovative technologies and startups developed by MSU faculty and students in campus labs, classrooms, and beyond. We invite you to join us for an evening of celebration of MSU student and faculty visionaries, entrepreneurs, researchers, and inventors whose innovative spirit is helping to address real-world...

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2023 Innovation Celebration

Each year, the MSU Innovation Celebration honors Michigan State University researchers who reported an invention, licensed a technology, or were awarded patents during the academic year. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in technology transfer and commercialization, corporate engagement, and sponsored research. Hosted by the MSU Innovation Center, this year marks the 13th annual event...

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2022 Innovation Celebration

Each year, the MSU Innovation Celebration honors Michigan State University researchers who reported an invention, licensed a technology or were awarded patents during the academic year. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in technology transfer and commercialization, corporate engagement, and sponsored research. Hosted by the MSU Innovation Center, this year marks the 12th annual event....

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2021 Innovation Celebration

JUNE 1, 2021 — MEDIA CONTACT: Tracy Henion, Director of Communications, ander1ta@msu.edu Each year, the MSU Innovation Celebration honors Michigan State University researchers who reported an invention, licensed a technology or were awarded patents during the academic year. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in technology transfer and sponsored research. Hosted by the MSU Innovation...

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2020 Innovation Celebration

The tenth annual MSU Innovation Celebration scheduled for April 2, 2020 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center has been canceled due to global concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus. While we are saddened to announce this decision, the safety and well being of the MSU community remains our top priority. The event will not be rescheduled....

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2019 Innovation Celebration

Read about our 2019 event in MSUToday: Ninth Annual Innovation Celebration Honors Entrepreneurial Success MSU professor recognized for the fruits of her labor It isn’t a reach to say that Amy Iezzoni is working to increase the profitability of cherry the production. And with her research in cherry rootstock development, trees that are easier to...

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2018 Innovation Celebration

The eighth annual MSU Innovation Celebration was Thursday, April 19, 2018 4-6p.m. in the Huntington Club on the 4th floor of Spartan Stadium. This networking reception showcases innovative technologies and startups developed in campus labs, classrooms and beyond. We honor MSU researchers and students who reported an invention, licensed a technology or were awarded patents during...

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2017 Innovation Celebration

The seventh annual MSU Innovation Celebration was held Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 4-6:30 p.m. in the Huntington Club on the 4th floor of Spartan Stadium. This networking reception showcases innovative technologies and startups developed in campus labs, classrooms, and beyond. We honor MSU researchers and students who reported an invention, licensed technology, or were...

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2016 Innovation Celebration

  The sixth annual MSU Innovation Celebration was Thursday, April 14, 2016, 4-6:30 p.m. in the Huntington Club on the 4th floor of Spartan Stadium. This networking reception showcases innovative technologies and startups developed in campus labs, classrooms and beyond. We honor MSU researchers and students who reported an invention, licensed a technology or were awarded patents during the...

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2015 Innovation Celebration

The fifth annual MSU Innovation Celebration was Thursday, April 23, 2015, 4-6 p.m. in the Huntington Club on the 4th floor of Spartan Stadium. This networking reception showcases innovative technologies and startups developed in campus labs, classrooms and beyond. We honor MSU researchers who reported an invention, licensed a technology or were awarded patents...

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2014 Innovation Celebration

The fourth annual MSU Innovation Celebration was Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 4-6 p.m. in the Huntington Club on the 4th floor of Spartan Stadium. This networking reception showcases innovative technologies developed in campus labs and beyond. We honor MSU researchers who reported an invention, licensed a technology or were awarded patents during the academic year,...

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2015 – 2016 Speakers Series

September 23, 2015: Christen Rochon  She is known as an influencer, public speaker, media personality, and entrepreneur. Rochon is the Digital Lifestyle maven behind Divasanddorks.com, the first technology lifestyle community for multicultural audiences across the globe. Although she resides in NYC, her roots are in Detroit, MI. October 13, 2015: Henry Balanon @balanon  Balanon received...

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2016 – 2017 Speakers Series

September 13, 2016: Brad Hoos @bhoos Brad is the Chief Growth Officer at The Outloud Group. A proven marketing innovator, Bradley is responsible for developing client relationships and making new business models come to life.  Prior to The Outloud Group, Brad founded Grand Circus, a Google For Entrepreneurs Tech Hub and Coding Bootcamp Business in Detroit. Bradley...

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2018-2019 Speaker Series

Fall September 18, 2018: Shaniqua Davis | CEO & Founder, Noirefy   October 3, 2018: Jeff Ellman | Founder, Urbanbound and Hireology   October 16, 2018: Marissa Siero | Workplace Director, Lodgic Everyday Community   November 7, 2018: Justin “Bugsy” Sailor | Founder & Owner, Upper Peninsula Supply Co., LLC   November 20, 2018: Denise & Mike Busley | Founders, Grand Traverse Pie Company Spring January 23, 2019: Dave Zilko | CEO, FUEL Leadership...

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