Lansing Regional SmartZone

Name: Lansing Regional SmartZone
Address: Technology Innovation Center (TIC)/325 E Grand River Avenue, Suite 300, East Lansing, MI, 48823, US
Telephone: +15176431564

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Supporting the Lansing region’s tech founders from launch to scale.

06/18/2026

✨We are really getting into the good stuff here as we explore what it means for a startup to be "investor ready" and this week we have fresh news straight from 2026 (which, granted is halfway over, but still...).

This is a fresh perspective on the subject and includes trends being seen, right now.

Hope you have your "boringly efficient, highly scalable economic engine" revved up because we're going for a ride! 🏎️🏁

https://hubs.la/Q04jZ1lP0

06/15/2026

Happening this week: Founders Day!

One part tangible takeaways, the other part networking and resource building.

📅June 17, 2026 | 4PM - 6PM
🏬MSUFCU, Community Room – 2nd Floor, 311 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

⚡Learn how to get your next customer with Claude and other AI-powered tools

⚡Find out how to go from idea to product concept as fast as possible

⚡Hear lessons from other founders; learn what has worked and not worked

⚡Leave with one of your biggest business problems solved

RSVP today! https://hubs.la/Q04hDngT0

06/11/2026

Are you "bootstrapping" but are thinking about getting outside investment?

🏦We're continuing this month to explore what it means for a startup to be "investor ready."

Here's an idea 💡 that you might not think of when considering your readiness: Do you actually need investment?👀

Some companies start ✨ and scale ⚖️ entirely without outside capital.

Not sure where you fall on the spectrum? Take a deep dive with this resource and find out:
👉https://hubs.la/Q04jYmqh0

06/10/2026

The future of tech starts earlier than you think!

Q: Who are Code Coaches?

A: They are high schoolers partnered with MSU Extension to bring hands-on coding workshops to elementary students. They make coding approachable, fun, and real, or as one Code Coach put it, "we laugh, we live, WE CODE!" 🙌

They're inspiring the next generation of engineers, one classroom at a time, while gaining real leadership and teaching experience themselves. That's the kind of innovation pipeline we love to support.

✨ Powered by the SmartZone, in partnership with MSU Extension and Apple's Community Education Initiative.

06/09/2026

You're invited to our biggest workshop of the year: Founders Day!

🗓️Wednesday, June 17 from 4:00–6:00 PM
📍Community room at MSUFCU - 311 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823.

Powered by the Capital Area Startup Studio, this event is all about rolling up your sleeves with other founders. Pick up some AI tools, swap lessons learned, and hopefully leave with one of your biggest business problems a little more solved.

👉Register now! https://hubs.la/Q04jY16w0

06/04/2026

🤔Do you know what your cap table is? How about your customer acquisition cost? Or your burn rate? 🔥Runway? 🛫 Gross margins? 📊 Churn? 🌪️

This month we're exploring the topic of getting your startup ready for investment. Not only is it important to have capital investment in order to grow your venture, it's important to know when and what kind you need.

So let's talk about some things you will need to put together!

https://hubs.la/Q04jY0km0

06/02/2026

We're just 2 weeks out from the year's biggest CASS event: Founders Day!

📅June 17, 2026 | 4PM - 6PM
🏬MSUFCU, Community Room – 2nd Floor, 311 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

One part tangible takeaways, the other part networking and resource building.

⚡Learn how to get your next customer with Claude and other AI-powered tools

⚡Find out how to go from idea to product concept as fast as possible

⚡Hear lessons from other founders; learn what has worked and not worked

⚡Leave with one of your biggest business problems solved

RSVP today! https://hubs.la/Q04hCL520

05/26/2026

🔵Rounding out this month's deep dive into "Lab to Market" with a question: Why does the process of commercializing research matter?

✨"Research commercialization is not just about turning a profit—it plays a critical role in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating jobs. By bringing innovative solutions to market, research commercialization helps address global challenges in healthcare, energy, education, and more."

👉Get the full details over here: https://hubs.la/Q04gl0Fz0

05/23/2026

We are excited announce our upcoming event: Founders Day!

📅June 17, 2026 | 4PM - 6PM
🏬MSUFCU, Community Room – 2nd Floor, 311 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

One part tangible takeaways, the other part networking and resource building.

⚡Learn how to get your next customer with Claude and other AI-powered tools

⚡Find out how to go from idea to product concept as fast as possible

⚡Hear lessons from other founders; learn what has worked and not worked

⚡Leave with one of your biggest business problems solved

RSVP today! https://hubs.la/Q04hCKlk0

05/21/2026

We have big plans for next year so mark your calendars!

April 5-9, 2027 will be the Lansing region's third Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week!

Want to know what 517 E&I Week is all about? Relive the magic of this year's events at our recap page: https://hubs.la/Q04hcDZn0

Make sure to signup for 517 E&I Week Newsletter on the website to stay in the loop!

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Technology Innovation Center (TIC)/325 E Grand River Avenue, Suite 300
East Lansing, MI
48823

Telephone

+15176431564

Website

https://lansingregionalsmartzone.com/

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