The Midwest spans 750,000 square miles and has a population of 70 million people. It's home to 100+ research universities, private research organizations and federal labs that receive over $20+...

The Midwest's top tier research universities and organizations collaborating to shrink geography and accelerate research commercialization.

MRUN Leadership and Operations

Regional Cooperation for Local Startup Development We are about Midwest Startups. We bring together the people behind the ideas, the talent and the capital that drive research and technology …

We provide six virtual and one in-person, all invitation-only, programs/year and rotate the focus through these verticals: Digital Tech • Energy-Industrial • Food & Ag Tech • Human Health

Benefits of MRUN Membership: Access at no charge to 5 Lakes/MRUN programs designed to better connect our region and drive technology commercialization success, startup investment and more …

ScoutCamp is an invitation-only, virtual program that connects Midwest and Great Lakes region research organizations with venture investors. During one-on-one meetings, participants discuss …

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Midwest Moxie is a radio show/podcast hosted by 5 Lakes Executive Director Kathleen Gallagher that highlights our region’s visionary entrepreneurs and the experiences that shape them. Listen to...

For information on how to sponsor our programs, contact Tim Honaker at thonaker@mrun.us.