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Tech Report
In 2021, The Right Place engaged over 300 area leaders to develop a tech strategy that positions Greater Grand Rapids as a leading tech hub in the Midwest over the next decade. This year's report takes a deeper look into some big wins in tech careers, how venture capital is investing in our region, the state of our tech ecosystem, and much more.
Read our 2025 Tech Report
Take a look at the state of the technology sector across the Greater Grand Rapids Region.
2025 Tech Report Highlights
- 1,312 tech jobs added in the last year
- Named the Number One City on the Rise in 2025 by LinkedIn
- 12 venture capital deals, with $63.5 million in capital raised
- Median tech salary of $90K
Recent News in Tech
Shark Tank stars to co-headline Tech Week GR 2026 Kick-Off
Fifth annual event series runs September 14–19 with stars of ABC’s Shark Tank Daymond John and Robert Herjavec co-headlining Kick-Off event
Applications Are Now Open to Host an Event at Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026
Tech Week Grand Rapids returns September 14–19, 2026, and we're looking for organizations, companies, and community leaders ready to shape what this week becomes.
Manufacturing Spotlight: USAMR
Nick Saur and Shiva Sundaram, co-founders of USAMR, are determined to solve a growing challenge in the automation and mobile robotics market
Upcoming Tech Events
Q3 Technology Exchange: Defense and Aerospace Breakfast | July 29, 2026
This is a member-exclusive event.
Tech Week Kick-Off 2026
Stars of ABC's Shark Tank, Daymond John and Robert Herjavec, will co-headline the Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 Kick-Off Event on Monday, September 14.
2026 Q4 Technology Exchange | October 14
This is a member-exclusive event.