Venture Connect: Founder Networking Lunch, 17 September | Event in Grand Rapids | AllEvents

Venture Connect: Founder Networking Lunch

MSU Foundation

Highlights

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm

1 hour

7th Floor Lounge and Rooftop| Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building

Free Tickets Available

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Date & Location

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm (GMT-04:00)

7th Floor Lounge and Rooftop| Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building

109 Michigan Street SW, Grand Rapids, United States

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About the event

Venture Connect: Founder Networking Lunch
Join us during Tech Week Grand Rapids for lunch, networking, and startup growth conversations, sponsored by the MEDC.

About this Event

Event Description:
Join us for a networking lunch designed to connect startup founders with the MSU Research Foundation, Michigan Rise, and other leading venture capital firms.


  • Attending the VC Insights & Innovation Showcase? Stick around to continue the conversation.
  • Attending the Health Tech Showcase? Come early to meet with investors, our team, and fellow founders.


This opportunity to build relationships, share your story, and explore support and investment opportunities is made possible by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).


SPONSOR:

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with more than 100 economic development partners, markets Michigan as the place to do business, assists businesses in their growth strategies, and fosters the growth of vibrant communities across the state.

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


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Ticket Info

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General Admission Free
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Venture Connect: Founder Networking Lunch, 17 September | Event in Grand Rapids | AllEvents
Venture Connect: Founder Networking Lunch
Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Free