Michigan State University’s Innovation Center hosted the highly anticipated 2025 Innovation Celebration on April 1 at the Kellogg Center, honoring the trailblazers advancing research, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the region and beyond.

With more than 460 attendees, the annual event showcased 31 exhibits highlighting cutting-edge research, transformative technologies, and bold startup ventures developed by MSU faculty, students, and partners. Attendees explored a diverse array of innovations — from AI-driven genomics platforms and sustainable agriculture models to next-generation battery research and quantum computing hardware.

Charles Hasemann, associate vice president for Innovation and Economic Development at MSU, opened the evening with remarks that emphasized the university’s dedication to fueling discovery and impact through cross-disciplinary collaboration and real-world application.