TECH INITIATIVES
Ecosystem
The Right Place Technology Council
The 65 member Technology Council helps build the tech ecosystem throughout Greater Grand Rapids through collaboration and support.
Technology Exchanges
The Tech Council hosted five Technology Exchange events in 2025. These Tech Council-member exclusive events foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exposure to cutting edge technologies.
GVSU Expands Support for High-Tech Startups
Grand Valley State University received a $1.6 million grant to launch an emerging evergreen fund to support high-tech startups, early-stage businesses, and innovation at the GVSU Blue Dot, the university’s new tech hub in downtown Grand Rapids. The grant came from the newly created Michigan Innovation Fund.
MSU Research Foundation Expands Startup Competition
Michigan State University will leverage a $4 million grant to expand PitchMI across the state, including a regional spotlight on Greater Grand Rapids’ healthcare and life sciences industries. The expanded program will offer eight $250k prizes with an additional $1 million grand prize for Michigan-based startups.
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TECH REPORT 2025
TECH INITIATIVES
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