Credit: Great Lakes Crystal TechnologiesThat challenge is where Great Lakes Crystal Technologies, or GLCT, an East Lansing–based startup, sees opportunity. Credit: Great Lakes Crystal Technologies“All of the core intellectual property was spun out of Michigan State. From MSU Innovation to real-world impactGreat Lakes Crystal is the kind of company that can make advanced materials feel tangible. GLCT continues to operate within that broader MSU innovation ecosystem through university-connected facilities, research relationships and support from the MSU Research Foundation. Great Lakes Crystal shows how MSU startups can take bold ideas, turn them into real-world solutions and make a meaningful difference far beyond campus.