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Michigan Rise
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III is dedicated to helping innovative tech startups move forward towards commercialization
About Michigan Rise
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III invests in Michigan tech startups to help commercialize innovative technologies. We are proud to partner with Michigan’s best and brightest tech entrepreneurs and further economic development in the Mitten State. Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III is made possible with support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Research Foundation.
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Capital & Finance
Michigan Rise announced that each semifinal winner of the 2026–2027 PitchMI Semifinalists will receive $375,000, up from the previously announced $250,000.
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Presence & Recognition
Michigan Rise is hosting a virtual event on Thursday, September 10, at 8:30 AM for Strategic Partners & Pilots: Structuring Deals Without Giving Too Much Away featuring Joe discussing MOUs, pilot agreements, exclusivity traps, corporate partnership risks, and referral partners.
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Presence & Recognition
Michigan Rise introduced the Top 20 PitchMI 2026 Semifinalists including Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, & Outdoors, AI & Software, Defense & Aerospace, and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
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Presence & Recognition
Michigan Rise reached the top 20 of the PitchMI Top 20 ranking
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Presence & Recognition
Michigan Rise team will attend the VC Insights & Innovation Showcase at the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, September 16, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
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