The Nexus ofCollaboration and Ingenuity

Artists rendition of the Innovation Center

Innovation Grove

Welcome to the Future of Innovation at Rose-Hulman

Innovation Grove, set to open in 2026, will offer the Rose-Hulman campus and larger Wabash Valley community a vibrant district for entrepreneurship, hands-on learning, and technological advancement.

Throughout construction, check this site for milestones and updates on the project’s progress, showcasing how Innovation Grove will enhance Rose-Hulman's educational and professional opportunities, and strengthen community ties. Follow along as we build a space where students, faculty, and partners come together to shape the future.

About Innovation Grove

Innovation Grove is a transformative, $102.3 million district on Rose-Hulman’s campus dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship, education, and health care. Rose-Hulman Ventures will anchor this vibrant hub, fostering connections among students, faculty, and industry leaders. Developed in partnership with Union Health and the Indiana Joint Replacement Institute (IJRI), and with significant financial support from Lilly Endowment, Inc., the district will feature state-of-the-art labs and spaces that support hands-on learning and collaborative opportunities across sectors.

 

Innovation Grove

Innovation Grove Complex Schematics

A centerpiece of collaboration and creativity, the main complex features state-of-the-art labs, dynamic workspaces, and open areas designed to spark innovation and foster interdisciplinary teamwork.

Innovation Grove

Innovation Grove Complex

The view of the back of the complex highlights its seamless integration with nature, and cutting-edge design that promotes sustainability and collaboration beyond the walls.

Innovation Grove bridge

Innovation Grove Bridge

Spanning U.S. Highway 40, a bridge connects the main Rose-Hulman campus with the south campus and Innovation Grove, symbolizing the connection between tradition and progress. Designed for pedestrians, it ensures safe and seamless access to Rose-Hulman’s newest hub of innovation.

Innovation Trails

Innovation Trails

Designed to encourage healthy and active lifestyles within the Rose-Hulman and local communities, Innovation Trails will connect to the broader Wabash Valley trail system, offering scenic routes for walking, running, and biking.

Innovation Grove Map

Innovation Grove Map

The map from the original proposal illustrates the strategic connections between Rose-Hulman’s main campus, Innovation Grove, and Dobbs Park. Highlighting pathways and shared spaces, it showcases a vision for collaboration, accessibility, and integration with the surrounding community.

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Innovation Grove News

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Innovation Grove groundbreaking.

Rose-Hulman Launches $102.3M Innovation District to Boost Entrepreneurship, Education, and Health Care

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Trails to Innovation Artistic Rendering.

Rose-Hulman Receives Largest-Ever Grant of $30.5 Million from Lilly Endowment to Launch 'Trails to Innovation' Project

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Indiana Joint Replacement Institute Rendering.

Rose-Hulman, Union Health, Indiana Joint Replacement Institute Forge Groundbreaking Partnership

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Innovation Grove District renderings.

New Innovation Grove District to Expand the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem at Rose-Hulman

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