Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University is a four-year public university in West Michigan serving more than 22,000 students, with a broad academic portfolio and a student-centered, research-active character. Its Valley Campus in Allendale and City and Health campuses in downtown Grand Rapids place research laboratories, engineering facilities, health-sciences infrastructure, and simulation resources near employers, hospitals, and civic partners. Internships, co-op pathways, and micro-internships give companies structured access to student talent. A central Office of Sponsored Programs supports external awards, including funding from NSF and NIH, while the Technology Commercialization Office helps define partnerships and advance intellectual property toward licensing and commercialization.