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GVSU begins construction on Blue Dot Innovation Lab in Grand Rapids

Leading the Blue Dot Ecosystem initiative

Grand Valley State University started construction Oct. 27 on the Blue Dot Innovation Lab, a $166 million technology hub in downtown Grand Rapids. The 224,000-square-foot building is set to open in summer 2029 and will house the College of Computing. Planned spaces include a cyber range for security training, a driving simulator, a public technology showcase and a prototyping studio.

Updated Oct 30

Notable Quotes

"This is an exciting milestone for a project that goes beyond a new space to the importance of connecting the people, ideas and emerging technologies that will help activate our vision for the Blue Dot Ecosystem."

from GVSU begins construction on Blue Dot Innovation Lab in Grand Rapids · Updated Oct 30

"It is not the tools, those will change through the years. It's the opportunity to understand, shape that and put them to responsible use."

from GVSU begins construction on Blue Dot Innovation Lab in Grand Rapids · Updated Oct 30

"I want you to understand that my priorities right now are for Grand Valley to do everything in our power to provide care to those impacted, serve our community as we all work through this trauma, heal and see that justice is served."

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