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Grand Valley State University (also known as GVSU), is a public , liberal arts university in Allendale, Michigan, United States, . The university is located west of Grand Rapids, MI. Classes are also offered and offers classes at a second campus in downtown Grand Rapids on --GVSU's Pew Campus. The Pew Campus supports houses programs in Engineering, Education, Nursing and Business. There has been a movement through the past several years to improve the innovation and entrepreneurship landscape on GVSU main campuses. This recent push has gained the momentum of numerous courses, clubs, workshops, competitions and other programs involving innovation and entrepreneurship. The infrastructure is slowly growing to empower a greater number of students with the skills and mindset of an entrepeneur and innovator. 

<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">The Faculty at GVSU integrates innovation and entrepreneurship in their courses through hands on projects and assignments. The classes below empathizes offer an emphasis on I&E.&nbsp;</span>

*<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">EGR 301 - Product&nbsp; Design</span>

*<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">EGR 401 - Advanced Product Design</span>

*<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">MKT 450 - Marketing Capstone</span>

*<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">ENT 150/151 - Entrepreneurial Quest/New Venture Feasibility</span>

*<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">ENT 350/351 - Entrepreneurial Business Plan and Project</span>

*<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">HNR 480 - Designing Social Ventures</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;</span>

*<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">LIB 323 - Design Thinking to Meet Real World Needs</span>

<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Not only does Grand Valley State University supports it’s support its students in innovation and entrepreneurship , both in and outside the classroom , but the Grand Rapids community also supports it. There are many organizations that offer funding, advising, space , and much more for small start up companies and businesses. Below is a list of some community organizations and GVSU programs that support innovation and entrepreneurship.&nbsp;</span>

*<span style="font-size:small"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">StartGarden Speakers/Workshops</span></span> (http://startgarden.com/about/) *<span style="font-size:small"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">GRIN - Grand Rapids Inventors Network(https://www.meetup.com/Grand-Rapids-Inventors-Network/?_cookie-check=clEs_1c4xRh8GhS0)</span></span> *<span style="font-size:small"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">GR Current&nbsp;(https://www.linkedin.com/company/gr-current/)</span></span>&nbsp;*<span style="font-size:small">Emerge*<span style="font-size:small">Xcelerate</span> (https://grileadership.org/2017/10/meet-the-emerge-class-of-2018/) (https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/emerge-xcelerate)</span>*<span style="font-size:small">Seamless(http://seamlessiot.com/)</span>

*<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Idea Pitch</span> *<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">CEO Club</span> *<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">MWest&nbsp;</span> *<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Hack Your Campus</span> *<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">5x5 Night GVSU Editionte</span> 

<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Engineering prototyping lab, makerspace, machine shop, wood shop, Tech Showcase.&nbsp;<br/></span> A digital studio is coming soon.&nbsp;