Spartan Innovations
Spartan Innovations is an acceleration firm located in East Lansing, Michigan, and serves as a wholly owned subsidiary of the MSU Foundation. The organization is dedicated to fostering economic development and entrepreneurial activities at Michigan State University and throughout Michigan, particularly in the Greater Lansing Area and Grand Rapids. Spartan Innovations offers a variety of essential resources for entrepreneurs, including the Conquer Accelerator, Entrepreneur-In-Residence, and Mentor-In-Residence programs. In addition to these programs, the firm assists startups with market assessments, commercial development, business plan development, and access to gap funds and grant funding. Startups that emerge from Spartan Innovations have the opportunity to pitch for early-stage funding through associated venture funds. Moreover, in 2021, Spartan Innovations partnered with the Grand Rapids Smartzone and Start Garden to manage the SmartZone Incubator and related high-tech business support services in the region.
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Frich
Seed Round in 2024
Frich is a social finance application aimed at empowering Generation Z to manage their personal finances collaboratively. The platform enables users to set spending goals and participate in savings challenges with friends, integrating elements of gamification and social media to enhance user engagement. By tracking social spending and providing rewards for achieving financial objectives, Frich helps its users make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being. The app fosters a community-driven approach to finance, making the process of managing money more interactive and enjoyable.
Titan Bioplastics
Funding Round in 2022
Titan Bioplastics is a material engineering company specializing in advanced nanotechnology and sustainable material solutions. The firm focuses on developing plant-based composites and products aimed at enhancing the use of recycled plastics and bioplastic composites across various manufacturing sectors, including packaging, construction, and bio-polymers. Titan Bioplastics works to help companies meet global standards for recycled content, implement carbon-negative materials, and reduce landfill waste. Their expertise encompasses areas such as coatings, polymer composite development, and the utilization of innovative materials like Graphene Oxide and Graphene resin composites. The company also engages in various applications, including ballistic projects for military purposes and energy environmental technology initiatives, contributing to advancements in material technology and sustainability.
CLIFTN MOTORS
Grant in 2020
Our mission is to make electric bikes mainstream in the US among millennials by providing high performance, cost effective ebike solutions to consumers, bicycle OEM’s, and bikeshares.
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