Get ready for an inspiring evening as we celebrate another year of groundbreaking innovation from faculty and students at MSU. The Innovation Celebration 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 awarded patents during the academic year and recognize the winners of awards for innovation and achievement in technology transfer and sponsored research.

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Event Highlights

Join us on Tuesday, April 2nd from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm, at the MSU Kellogg Center for this year’s celebration of the innovative spirit flourishing within our campus labs, classrooms, and beyond. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while networking with the region’s top innovators, visionaries, and entrepreneurial supporters.

Exhibitor Space: Explore some of the latest technologies in our exhibitor space, where you'll have the chance to witness some of the latest technologies being developed by MSU faculty and students. From groundbreaking research to revolutionary inventions, you'll get a firsthand look at the incredible work happening right here on our campus. Explore more than 30 faculty and student exhibits featuring the latest innovations and technologies being developed at MSU.

Award Ceremony: Join us as we shine a spotlight on outstanding faculty innovators during our prestigious award ceremony. We'll recognize and celebrate the visionaries who have made significant contributions to innovation and research at Michigan State University including:

• Technology Transfer Achievement Award
• Innovator of the Year Award
• Innovation of the Year Award
• MSU Corporate Connector of the Year Award
• Startup of the Year Award
• Student Startup of the Year Award

Hosted by the MSU Innovation Center. To see last year's awards, please visit the Innovation Center's website.