Connecting Research and Industry to Fuel Tech Growth

Innovation accelerates when business and academia come together. Join the GVSU College of Computing for an afternoon designed to spark collaboration, showcase cutting-edge research, and open new doors for applied research partnerships during Tech Week.

The program kicks off with a keynote from Samir Iqbal, offering practical insights on funding opportunities for small businesses. Next, Marouane Kessentini and Jonathan Engelsma will introduce a new Hub for Industry–Academia Collaboration, setting the stage for deeper engagement. The event continues with dynamic lightning talks from five of the College of Computing's newest faculty: Paul Fink, Naureen Hoque, Talha Khan, Rahat Rafiq, and Tiehang Duan.

Whether you want to explore research collaborations, gain funding insights, or connect with innovators driving Michigan’s tech ecosystem, this event offers a front-row seat to the next chapter of technology growth at GVSU and the region.