AbleVu acquires Autism Travel Club, expanding accessibility information ecosystem East Lansing, Mich. (August 11, 2026) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and the Lansing Regional SmartZone are excited to announce that LEAP and SmartZone-supported East Lansing startup AbleVu has acquired Autism Travel…
Lansing Regional SmartZone-backed program reports six tech-enabled companies now actively selling in the market as it builds Greater Lansing’s reputation as a hub for tech entrepreneurship 5 minute read time EAST LANSING, Mich. — (Aug. 5, 2026) — The Lansing Regional SmartZone and the Lansing Economic Area…
MSU spin-off venture finds success in growth When Dr. Justin Scott began his PhD work, he didn’t know where it would take him. Majoring in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University, he knew he wanted to focus on biomechanics advancements.…
Full Cycle Logistics finds opportunity as service to existing company COVID quarantine became a turning point for many people. Some started new hobbies like baking or needlepoint. Others used the time to start new businesses. It was during this period that Mike Dombrowski began a neighborhood food scraps…
EAST LANSING, Mich. (June 29, 2026) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and the Lansing Regional SmartZone are excited to announce that LEAP and SmartZone-supported East Lansing medical startup Sit Sense has been awarded a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research Fast-Track grant totaling $1.55 million. The funding will support…
Dozens of events to be held across Michigan State University and surrounding areas Lansing, Mich. (April 1, 2026) — 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week (517 E&I Week) will take place April 6–10, 2026, bringing together founders, students, investors, creatives, community members for a five-day, multi-venue…
LANSING, Mich. (March. 5, 2026) — Michigan State University (MSU) student-led venture BRCĒ took to the stage for Season 17 of Shark Tank to pitch their startup’s unique technology. Not only did they pitch, but they were able to secure a Two…
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 improve health and treat a variety of diseases, including cancer and microbial infections. The company…
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 supportive business environment converge in the Lansing region. McLaren is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated…
Discover key insights and practical guidance from John Mashni of Rendios Law, shared with founders at the Capital Area Startup Studio speaker series, on how to protect their brand, ideas, and intellectual property from day one. EAST LANSING, Mich.—(January 28,…