Scale-Up! Sessions

Join us for Scale-Up! Sessions, 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.

Mark your calendar and join us at Newlab @ Michigan Central in Detroit!

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Nov. 13, 2024
FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES WORKSHOP

SUMMARY: Discover various funding types, valuation methods, and key pitfalls to avoid, such as managing investor timelines and preventing overvaluation for successful fundraising.

PRESENTERS: Tommy Skinner and Vik Mohan (MSU Research Foundation)

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Dec. 11, 2024
MARKETING WORKSHOP: LEVERAGING CONTENT FOR GROWTH

SUMMARY: Learn best practices for creating engaging, reusable content across platforms, building an email database through your landing page, and using an information-based approach to educate your audience about your industry.

PRESENTER: Kim Gamez (MSU Research Foundation)

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Jan. 29, 2025
TBD

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Feb. 26, 2025
PURCHASE ORDER FINANCING

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ORGANIZER:

The MSU Research Foundation 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 $10 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. Learn more about the MSU Research Foundation and its impact at msufoundation.org

Host or Publisher MSU Foundation