RAPIDS Consortium awarded $625K for Technology Development Hub Project

The Resilient & Adaptive Cyber Protection of Industrial Control Devices & Systems (RAPIDS) Consortium, comprised of representatives from Mesa County, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction Economic Partnership, GroupSense, and the Colorado River District, were awarded up to $625,000 through the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Technology Development Hub Program on April 23, 2024. 

The technology hub's model aims to update and secure modern control systems along the Colorado River and establish other ways to protect our water through cybersecurity, workforce, and talent development.

"I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the RAPIDS Consortium with such dedicated partners. This grant from the OEDIT Technology Development Hub Program is an investment in technology and a commitment to safeguarding the Colorado River and enhancing our region's resilience against cyber threats. By strengthening our critical infrastructure, we are ensuring the security of our water resources, which are vital for our community's agricultural and economic prosperity. This project demonstrates our proactive approach to facing national challenges right from Mesa County," said Cody Davis, Mesa County Commissioner.

For more information on this project, visit gjep.org.