Success Stories

From homogenized milk to one of the world's most effective cancer drugs, from athletic turf that grows indoors to discoveries that help establish the age of the universe, research at MSU has touched the lives of people around the world.

Once in the marketplace, these technologies improve the lives of millions, benefiting society and creating jobs to support and grow our community.

Watch this page for more stories of successful licensing and new product development as a result of MSU technologies.

Plant discovery could spur biofuel production

Michigan State University scientists have identified a protein required for photosynthesis that could ultimately lead to plants designed for biofuel production.

New Push For University Tech Biz Spinoffs

Michigan's 15 public universities are launching a new economic innovation initiative with an aim of rasing $75 million to create 200 Michigan startup companies.

EPA Honors MSU Professors with Green Chemistry Award

Two Michigan State University professors have received national honors for their work that has provided significant innovations in pollution prevention in the United States.

Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Recognition Given to Jayson D. Pankin, New Venture Creation Specialist, Delphi Corporation

Jayson D. Pankin, New Venture Creation Specialist, Delphi Corporation, recognized by the Small Business Foundation of Michigan (SBFM) as an "Intrapreneur" Extraordinaire.