Spartan Innovations (Grand Rapids SmartZone)

University Partner

Spartan Innovations (Grand Rapids SmartZone)
  • SmartZone

Spartan Innovations is a venture development organization turning inventions created at Michigan State University into successful businesses. Programs include Conquer Accelerator, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, Greenlight Business Model Competition, The Hatch, The Hatch Dev Shop, Mentors, Sparta Hack, Venture Fellows, and many more.

Contact

Team

  • David Washburn
    Executive Director, Spartan Innovations, Spartan Innovations (Grand Rapids SmartZone)
  • Andrew McColm
    Managing Director of Venture Creation, Spartan Innovations (Grand Rapids SmartZone)
  • Lori Fischer
    Events and Student Program Manager, Spartan Innovations (Grand Rapids SmartZone)
  • Paul Jaques
    Director of Student and Community Engagement, Spartan Innovations (Grand Rapids SmartZone)
  • Marta Sinclair
    Spartan Innovations (Grand Rapids SmartZone)
  • Tom Stewart
    Accelerator Manager, MSU Conquer Accelerator
  • Jesse Flores
    Entrepreneur-in-Residence, MSU Conquer Accelerator
  • Frank Urban
    Director of Venture Creation - Life Sciences, Spartan Innovations (Grand Rapids SmartZone)
  • Amber Shinn
    University Research Corridor
  • Abdel Diab
    Data Analyst, Red Cedar Ventures (MSU)

Company Stages Served

  • Idea/Pre-Seed
  • Seed

Industry Sectors Served

  • Alternative Energy
  • Business Services
  • Consumer Products
  • Media
  • Mobility
  • Other

Types of Programs Offered

  • Business Acceleration
  • Capital
  • Incubation
  • Talent Attraction/Retention
  • Talent Development

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