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Lansing is part of the Greater Lansing region, which LEAP defines as Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. The region’s documented innovation activity includes Lansing-based companies as well as university and support organizations serving a broader area. [101454]
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Lansing is part of the Greater Lansing region, which LEAP defines as Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. The region’s documented innovation activity includes Lansing-based companies as well as university and support organizations serving a broader area. [101454]
MEDC identifies Niowave as headquartered in Lansing and reports that it was founded in 2005. The agency describes the company as a producer of medical radioisotopes, including Actinium-225, and links its technology to FRIB and other Department of Energy laboratories. [101455, 101456, 101457, 101458]
MSU reports that Lansing-based Enspired Solutions licensed an MSU patent in 2023–2024 and manufactures PFASigator modules in Lansing. In February 2025, MSU also reported venture funding, without an amount, and an NIEHS small-business innovation grant. [101464, 101465, 101466, 101467]
The region also includes established software and startup-support resources. TechSmith says it was founded in 1987 and describes its screen-capture and video communication tools, including Snagit and Camtasia; its listed mailing address is in East Lansing. The MSU Research Foundation describes Red Cedar Ventures as providing early and follow-on startup capital and Michigan Rise as supporting Michigan technology startups with MEDC. These are regional resources, not evidence of Lansing-only investment activity. [101471, 101472, 101473, 101474, 101477, 101478]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Lansing ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #444 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
7 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Lansing
Investors 4
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What the sources say about Lansing
MSU Research Foundation advertises registration for its October 21, 2026 Data Science + AI Summit in East Lansing.
Source: Data Science + AI Summit 2026LEAP advertises free public attendance at The Hatching in East Lansing on October 8, 2026.
Source: The Hatching 2026TIC offers an inquiry route for workspace and startup support, without establishing current vacancies.
Source: Technology Innovation CenterCapital Area Startup Studio's official page links a Year 3 application, but the destination could not be inspected.
Source: Capital Area Startup StudioConquer's EdTech section shows applications closed as observed October 4, 2026.
Source: Conquer Accelerator current program pageConquer describes its Michigan Pre-Accelerator as operating on an ongoing ad-hoc basis.
Source: Conquer Accelerator current program page
Questions about Lansing
How does Lansing rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #444 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Lansing?
4 investors based in Lansing have a profile here, including Exit Quotient Ventures, Common Wealth Enterprises and Washington Avenue Ventures. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Lansing?
Yes. Lansing has 3 accelerators on record, including MBI (Michigan Biotechnology Institute).
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