Columbia, MO – August 7, 2024 – The Missouri Innovation Center (MIC) is excited to share with our community and stakeholders that the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) has awarded a Physical Infrastructure Grant to MIC. This critical grant program seeks to ensure entrepreneurs throughout the state have access to the physical infrastructure and resources required…
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Columbia, MO – August 6, 2024 – The Missouri Innovation Center (MIC) is honored to be one of the six recipients of the 2024 Regional Node Grant, announced by the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC). This prestigious grant program, designed to bolster innovation and entrepreneurship across Missouri, has allocated a total of $1.3 million to establish…
Call for Applications: June 18, 2024 – July 2, 2024 Apply Now What is AG-POWERUP? AG-POWERUP (Agricultural Growth Powered by Energy Upstarts) is the latest initiative from the Missouri Innovation Center, designed to support energy entrepreneurs and startups developing innovations for the agricultural and renewable energy sectors. This program is intended to address renewable energy…
We are delighted to announce that Syed Barizuddin, Ph.D., has accepted the position of Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Missouri Innovation Center (MIC). Dr. Barizuddin brings with him an extensive background in technical expertise, research, innovation, and strategic leadership across diverse STEM fields in both academia and industry. Dr. Barizuddin is…
The Missouri Innovation Center is searching for our next VP/COO. The primary purpose of this position is to manage two departments, the MU Life Science Business Incubator and the incubation/technology commercialization programs delivered by MIC. Tasks includes operational and fiscal responsibility for a 33,000 sq. ft. lab/office facility and supervision of two full-time staff positions….
Hatching high-growth ventures Mizzou researchers and alumni are working with the Missouri Innovation Center to cultivate and advance their startups. The University of Missouri is fostering high-growth ventures by leveraging the Missouri Innovation Center to support researchers and alumni in transforming their academic discoveries into commercial successes. With a focus on creating startups that bridge…
We are thrilled to announce that the Missouri Innovation Center (MIC) has been awarded the prestigious Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) EPIC Round 3, Phase 1 Award! The EPIC program, funded by the DOE Office of Technology Transitions, recognizes MIC’s dedication to fostering innovation and driving energy technology advancement. MIC was…