Paths to Growth: Scaling for High-Growth in Michigan

Building a growth-stage company in Northern Michigan takes more than a great product — it requires access to the right networks, capital pathways, and statewide resources designed to help startups scale.

This hands-on session will guide founders through Michigan’s growth-stage ecosystem, from venture capital and grant funding to commercialization, advanced manufacturing, and talent programs.

In this session, participants will learn how to:

• Navigate Michigan’s high-growth startup ecosystem, including key programs, funds, and support networks
• Identify pathways to scale through funding, commercialization, and talent resources
• Connect with statewide accelerators, venture funds, and ecosystem partners
• Define growth milestones through hands-on exercises and practical tools to accelerate progress

Scale-Up! Sessions is a monthly series for startup and growth companies covering key topics like branding, customer discovery, fundraising, marketing, and more, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation. Sessions are a mix of formats, from hands-on workshops and presentations to casual networking events. Whether you're refining your pitch deck, learning about SBIR/STTR grants, or exploring sales strategies, these sessions offer practical tools and insights to help your business scale.

PRESENTERS:

Bradley Matson and Tom Stewart (MSU Research Foundation)

ORGANIZER:

The supports the Michigan State University ecosystem with resources that increase the impact of research and innovation. The Foundation achieves its mission through grant programs that contribute over $15 million annually to the University, entrepreneurial programming and early-stage investments that accelerate technology transfer and startup growth throughout Michigan, and environments where startup businesses and collaborators can thrive. The Foundation's work is made possible through its stewardship of a flexible and sustainable endowment, nourished by over 50 years of licensing revenues and investment returns.

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Host or Publisher MSU Foundation