Iaso Therapeutics Develops Next Generation of Vaccines
A small MedTech startup in East Lansing is quietly developing the next generation of vaccines. Iaso Therapeutics has developed a breakthrough synthetic vaccine platform that will…
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McLaren Shows Why the Future of MedTech Is in Michigan’s Health Core
Collaborative cancer care. Innovative diagnostic medicine. Pioneering robotic surgery. McLaren Health Care demonstrates what’s possible when a major health system, a top-tier research university, and a…
Student-Led Ventures Put Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Global Stage
The wins highlight the quality of local teams and the network behind them. LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Two Michigan State University student-led ventures, BRCĒ and CocoMar, earned top…
11 Demos, One Snowy Night: Inside DemoCamp Lansing
This past week’s DemoCamp Lansing brought together cool people doing cool things in the Lansing area! It was inspiring to see local innovators, creators, and technologists sharing…
517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week Returns to Michigan State University and the Lansing Region
The five-day celebration featuring 20+ events, panels, workshops, and community activations is designed to strengthen mid-Michigan’s innovation ecosystem LANSING, Mich. (December 17, 2025) – 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week (517…
East Lansing/Lansing Regional SmartZone 2025 Impact Report Showcases Record Growth in High-Tech Innovation
$18M raised and 16 new companies formed as region’s tech ecosystem expands LANSING, Mich. — (Oct. 22, 2025) — The East Lansing/Lansing Regional SmartZone (SmartZone) has released…
Jillian Winn, Mission-Driven Leader with Deep Ties to Lansing Tech Ecosystem, Named Director of Lansing Regional SmartZone
Winn brings rare blend of entrepreneurial vision, strategic program management, and collaborative leadership EAST LANSING, Mich.—(October 2, 2025)—Jillian Winn, a mission-driven leader with deep ties to…