Public Notices, Requests for Proposals, Qualifications & Procurement Opportunities

2025 ADVANCE – Statewide Early-Stage Proof of Concept Fund Program

The ADVANCE University Early-Stage Proof-of-Concept Fund (ESPoC) was created pursuant to Section 88o of the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Act, MCL 125.2088o, to: 1) support Michigan's public universities in identifying technologies with commercial potential; 2) reduce early-stage risk through proof-of-concept development; 3) encourage the formation of university-affiliated startup companies; and 4) facilitate applied research translation into market-ready innovations. The program is overseen by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) and administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

Michigan Innovate Capital Fund Program

The Michigan Innovate Capital Fund (MICF) Program will award incentives to multiple non-profit organizations that operate fund programs to invest in pre-seed and start-up stage competitive edge technologies that require capital in the earliest stages of the commercialization process.

Michigan Innovation Fund Program

The Michigan Innovation Fund (MIF) Program is awarding funding designed to strengthen Michigan’s early-stage venture capital infrastructure by supporting non-profit evergreen venture fund models that reinvest returns into Michigan-based startups.

On-Site Security

MEDC is looking for on site security to patrol, stop, and manage access control at Lansing location front desk.