Fueling the Next Wave of Innovation

Big ideas need bold strategies to grow. These events connect you with founders, funders, and industry leaders who are driving innovation and building the next generation of successful companies.

Join us at an upcoming Tech Week event:

It Started at State: Matt Maloney – GrubHub

Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 12:00PM-1:30PM

Hosted by MSU Research Foundation

The Next Wave: Innovation on the Lakeshore

Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 2:00PM-5:00PM

Hosted by SURGE by Lakeshore Advantage

VC Insights & Innovation Showcase: Capital Meets Innovation

Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 8:30AM-1:00PM

Hosted by The Right Place, MSU Research Foundation

Venture Connect: Founder Networking Lunch

Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 12:00PM-1:00PM

Hosted by MSU Research Foundation

Traction First: Because ‘We Use AI’ is NOT a Business Model

Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 2:00PM-3:30PM

Hosted by City Innovations

How to Put People at the Heart of AI:

Accelerating the SDLC from Ideation to Implementation

Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 2:00PM-4:30PM

Hosted by Vervint

Demo Day

Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 5:00PM-9:00PM

Hosted by Start Garden

Homepage Messaging for Early-Stage Startups

Thursday, Sept. 18 | 10:30AM-11:30AM

Hosted by Hien Lam of Huck Finch Studio

Owning What You Build: Tech Intellectual Property Rights

Thursday, Sept. 18 | 1:00PM-2:00PM

Hosted by Ferris State University

MIpitch 2025

Thursday, Sept. 18 | 4:30PM-8:00PM

Hosted by Ionia County Economic Alliance, Montcalm Economic Alliance